Palantir's Stock Gains After Extending Army Contract Worth $619 Million

Key TakeawaysPalantir Technologies shares climbed Thursday after the analytics software provider said it extended a contract with the U.S. Army that could be worth $618.9 million.With Thursday's gains, the stock has more than quadrupled in value since the start of the year.The stock is set to join the Nasdaq 100 Index next Monday. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares gained Thursday after the analytics software provider said it extended a contract with the U.S. Army that could be worth more than half a billi ...