Finding the "next big thing" can seem a bit like a cliché, but most of the market's biggest winners have been trailblazers -- companies changing people's lives by helping them do something new or better than before. Swinging for the fences means you'll sometimes strike out, but you won't ever hit a home run if you don't take a swing.

The market's downturn over the past year, especially in growth stocks, has given investors a great opportunity to swing big. Stocks are far less expensive than they used to be, despite some companies continually performing well. Here are three unique businesses that have potential that is worth considering.

Data has become a precious resource, but most organizations and businesses are still figuring out how to use it advantageously. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) uses its software platforms to help solve this problem.

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