The data mining and analytics firm is still growing like a weed.It's been a tough year for many tech stocks. As the Trump Administration's unpredictable tariffs, the messy trade war with China, and elevated rates drive investors toward more conservative investments, many high-growth tech plays lost their luster.Yet one stock that bucked that sell-off was Palantir (PLTR 1.64%). At the time of this writing, Palantir has rallied more than 40% year-to-date, while the Nasdaq has declined over 10%. Let's see why ...