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business29 days ago•2 min saved

Trump crackdown hits Booz Allen as Treasury cancels contracts

The Trump administration canceled all 31 Treasury Department contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton—about $4.8 million in annual outlays and $21 million in long-term commitments—as part of a broader push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. The decision followed concerns over safeguarding sensitive data after a Booz Allen contractor leaked tax returns, and Booz Allen shares fell roughly 11% as investors weighed potential broader cuts to federal contracting.

via Axios|

#booz-allen-hamilton #business #government-contracts

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Treasury severs Booz Allen ties in wake of Trump tax-leak fallout

The U.S. Treasury has terminated its contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton following the leak of Donald Trump’s tax information, signaling heightened scrutiny of contractors handling sensitive data.

via AP News|

#booz-allen-hamilton #contract-termination #government-contracts

government1 month ago•1 min saved

Treasury Axes Booz Allen Contracts After IRS Data Breach

The Treasury canceled all Booz Allen Hamilton contracts after a data-safety lapse linked to an IRS data breach affecting about 406,000 taxpayers; Booz Allen had 31 contracts totaling $4.8M annually and $21M overall, and one employee pled guilty to disclosing confidential tax information: Charles Edward Littlejohn.

via U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)|

#booz-allen-hamilton #data-breach #government

business3 months ago•4 min saved

Palantir's Growth and Future Outlook in AI and Stock Value

Palantir Technologies has become a highly watched AI stock due to its strong quarterly performance, record government and commercial contracts, and impressive growth metrics, leading to a 135% stock increase this year, despite high valuation concerns among analysts.

via Barchart.com|

#ai-stocks #business #government-contracts

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Palantir's True Growth Indicator Amidst AI Hype and Valuation Concerns

Palantir has shifted its growth focus from government contracts to its rapidly expanding commercial AI platform, with revenue from commercial customers surging 73% in Q3 and the customer base growing from 14 to over 500, indicating a promising future driven by AI adoption in the private sector.

via The Motley Fool|

#ai #business #commercial-growth

business3 months ago•6 min saved

Emerging AI and Data Stocks Poised to Surpass Palantir's Market Value

Palantir remains a dominant player in defense AI with strong revenue growth, but its high valuation prompts investors to consider competitors like ServiceNow, C3.ai, IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC, which are also benefiting from government contracts and AI demand, though at different growth and valuation levels.

via TheStreet|

#ai-competition #business #defense-ai

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Salesforce's Controversial Offer to ICE Sparks Backlash

Salesforce, led by CEO Marc Benioff, reportedly pitched a contract to ICE to help expand its workforce using AI, amid broader ties to government agencies, raising concerns about its support for immigration enforcement and political stances. Benioff has publicly supported Trump and made controversial comments about the National Guard in San Francisco, but later apologized, highlighting the complex relationship between corporate interests and politics.

via SFist|

#benioff #government-contracts #ice

business4 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Government Shutdown's Impact on Startups and Tech Innovation

The relationship between startups and the U.S. government is becoming more complex as startups increasingly rely on government contracts, especially in defense, AI, and tech sectors. Recent government shutdowns and increased government ownership stakes in tech and industrial companies highlight the evolving and intertwined nature of this relationship, which now impacts startup growth and innovation more than ever.

via TechCrunch|

#business #defense-tech #government-contracts

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Palantir's Stock: Navigating Volatility and Valuation Challenges

Palantir Technologies' stock rose over 1.8% to nearly $160 amid enthusiasm for its AI platforms and steady government contracts, with investor confidence boosted by its defense and enterprise applications, despite some bearish outlooks and competition for government deals.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-platforms #business #government-contracts

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Controversy Mounts Over Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts and Legal Challenges

MANA Nutrition, a nonprofit providing nutritional aid, faced contract cuts and payment delays due to Trump's foreign aid budget changes, but recent congressional intervention has helped secure its funding and continue its humanitarian work in Nigeria and South Sudan.

via Politico|

#foreign-aid #government-contracts #humanitarian-aid

business6 months ago•2 min saved

SpaceX's Tax Strategies Under Scrutiny Amidst Revenue Growth

A recent investigation reveals that SpaceX has potentially avoided paying billions in federal income taxes over two decades by exploiting tax loss carryforwards, despite its heavy reliance on government contracts and funding, raising concerns about its contribution to public coffers.

via Gizmodo|

#business #elon-musk #federal-taxes

business6 months ago•2 min saved

SpaceX's Tax Strategies Spark Controversy Amidst Its Valuation

SpaceX has reportedly used a tax law signed by President Trump to potentially pay no federal income taxes ever, leveraging indefinite loss rollovers to minimize tax payments, aided by government contracts and its satellite internet service Starlink, raising concerns about tax law abuse.

via The Daily Beast|

#business #elon-musk #government-contracts

business6 months ago•2 min saved

Palantir's Surge Amid Defense Deals and Market Hype

Palantir Technologies' stock approaches a 52-week high as President Trump's $175 billion missile defense plan, through the SHIELD initiative, could lead to significant new contracts for the company, supporting missile tracking, cybersecurity, and data integration. The company's stock has surged over 147% year-to-date, driven by strong government and commercial sector growth, including expanded partnerships and large defense deals, positioning it to benefit from increased defense spending and AI integration.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai #business #government-contracts

business6 months ago•5 min saved

Palantir's Rise: From Washington Wins to Meme-Stock Phenomenon

Palantir, a secretive data analytics company with a $420 billion valuation, has become one of Wall Street's hottest stocks after reporting its first $1 billion quarter and securing a $10 billion US Army contract, despite being largely unknown outside tech and finance circles. The company's technology is used for large-scale data visualization and surveillance, raising ethical concerns about privacy and civil liberties, while its leadership remains controversial for their outspoken and mission-driven approach.

via CNN|

#business #data-analytics #government-contracts

business6 months ago•0 min saved

Palantir's Growing Influence and Stock Outlook in Washington and Beyond

Palantir, a Silicon Valley data analytics company, has secured over $300 million in new government contracts during Trump's second term, becoming the top-performing stock of 2025, with deals at agencies like FAA, CDC, and Fannie Mae.

via The Washington Post|

#business #data-analytics #government-contracts