Macro factors, including interest rate trends, influence capital flows toward defensive tech plays. Before you buy stock in Palantir Technologies, consider this: As of July 31, the current remaining performance obligation (cRPO) stood at $29.4 billion, up 11% year over year. The company returned $2.6 billion to shareholders, including $2.2 billion in share repurchases and $399 million in dividends, and expanded its repurchase program by $20 billion, bringing total authorization to $50 billion. CRM stock price today records modest gains to $294.35, supported by positive sentiment in the broader enterprise software segment. This aligns with upward revisions in 2024 revenue outlooks across the industry.