target

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Founded in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and funded by the CIA’s venture-capital arm, Palantir sought to target terrorists and defend American interests.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It is also a primary target for a proposed European Space Agency mission planned for the 2040s.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

SBA could be an attractive target for a takeover due to a combination of its large infrastructure portfolio, recent stock underperformance, and the long-term growth potential of 5G infrastructure and AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the brokerage cuts the stock’s target price to HK$45.00 from HK$50.00 to factor in recent weak market sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Dasch, in particular, was a target and often moved from town to town.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple