1. The S&P 500 was headed for a higher open this morning, boosted by post-earnings gains in Palantir stock and sharp bounces in gold and silver. This follows yesterday's strong start to February on Wall Street. 2. Palantir shares jumped more than 11% following a fourth-quarter report that beat earnings estimates on rising spending in AI data tools from businesses and government agencies. This is the fastest-growing, most lucrative software and consulting company. High margins and high growth.