Demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) tools propelled the data mining specialist to new heights.Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR -2.34%) were off to the races last month, soaring 16% in July and hitting a new all-time high, compared to just a 2.3% increase for the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The data mining and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist announced several new contract wins, suggesting the adoption of AI continues to gain steam. New deals and ...