Palantir Technologies

Anthropic plans to introduce a new share structure before the planned IPO that would give the seven founders a combined 50.1% of the voting rights. Founders around Dario Amodei would receive a special class of shares; a condition is that at least three founders hold a minimum number of shares; the election of the seven-member board is excluded from this. Employees are also to be granted a special class of shares; the IPO could take place after the US congressional elections. » More on wiwo.de

Palantir stock closed at its highest level of 2026 after strong quarterly results, new government contracts and partnerships (including an FAA launch, a Chipotle pilot and a $48.1M U.S. Army contract). Analysts remain optimistic and the median price target is $201.74, but after the multi-day rally short-term profit-taking set in. Whether this is a temporary pause or the start of a larger consolidation will likely be decided by the quarterly result in November. » More on finanzen.net

Tom Watson has joined Palantir as a senior vice-president, prompting criticism over potential revolving-door access between politics and a firm known for surveillance and military-linked contracts. The appointment highlights concerns about Palantir’s influence on UK public contracts, including NHS and policing bids, and the broader proximity of politicians to private sector interests. The piece calls for stronger legal revolving-door rules, tighter political donation caps, and greater public control over services targeted by firms like Palantir. » More on theguardian.com