Palantir is a data analytics company founded in 2003, named after the magical "seeing-stones" from J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel *The Lord of the Rings*. The company specializes in building software platforms that help large organizations, including government agencies and major corporations, integrate and analyze massive datasets to support decision-making.
The company is notable for its origins in working with U.S. intelligence agencies and for its controversial role in data mining and surveillance. Its powerful software platforms, such as Gotham and Foundry, are used for a wide range of applications, from national security to commercial supply chain optimization, making it a significant player in the big data industry.
Palantir has recently been in the news due to its fluctuating stock performance and ongoing business developments. Financial headlines have covered its share price movements and analyses of its future profitability. Other recent news includes the expansion of its strategic alliance with PwC UK, involving a new multi-million-pound investment, and features on its CEO, Alex Karp, and his perspective on the company's position in the technology landscape.
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