Palantir Shares Rise After Strong Labor Market Report
Shares of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) increased by 6.8% during the afternoon session, recovering alongside major indexes. This spike followed a report from the Bureau of Statistics indicating a robust labor market, with job growth at 139,000 in May 2025—well above the expected 125,000.
A stable labor market typically boosts consumer spending, which is crucial for economic growth. So, this report might help alleviate some recession concerns that have been hanging over the market. Additionally, it supports the idea of a “soft landing,” where the Federal Reserve can keep inflation around a 2% target without severely impacting the economy.
The stock closed at $127.68, marking a 6.5% increase from the day before.
Now, the question on some investors’ minds might be: is it the right time to buy Palantir?
Palantir’s stock has seen significant volatility, with 48 instances of over 5% movement in the previous year. Today’s rise seems to indicate that the market finds this news important, even if it doesn’t drastically change perceptions about the company’s fundamentals.
A recent notable event was the 5.7% rise in stock price reported just a week ago, following news from the New York Times about an extended contract with the U.S. government. This further highlighted the effectiveness of Palantir’s Foundry platform, sparking optimism regarding the company’s government dealings and immediate growth prospects.
Since the beginning of the year, Palantir has surged by 69.9%, reaching $127.72 per share, nearing a 52-week peak of $133.17 recorded in June 2025.
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