Palantir delivers $2-billion revenue in 9M 2024
Revenue for the first nine months of 2024 climbed to $2.04 billion, up from $1.62 billion) in the prior year period.
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African-American billionaire Alex Karp's Palantir secures $99.8-million contract expansion with U.S. Army
Enhanced expansion to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven technologies in the U.S. defense and intelligence operations.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp's Palantir partners with Nebraska Medicine in multimillion-dollar healthcare deal
This builds on earlier collaboration which started in January 2024 sharing a mission to solve critical healthcare problems rapidly.
Michael Jordan sells mansion for $14.85 million after 12 years on the market
The sale comes 12 years after the sprawling, custom-built estate was first listed for $29 million in 2012.
Palantir led by African-American billionaire Alex Karp wins $480 million Pentagon AI contract
The Maven Smart System aligns with the Pentagon’s CJADC2 initiative, aimed at improving decision-making and operational efficiency within the U.S. military’s Central Command area.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp makes $200 million in 20 days
With the surge in Palantir shares and the recent boost in his net worth, Karp has reinforced his standing among the world’s Black billionaires.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp’s loses $100 million in 16 days
The decline in Karp’s fortune comes despite Palantir achieving impressive milestones under his leadership.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp’s fortune drops $100 million in 19 days
The pullback coincides with a recent downgrade of Palantir Technologies (PLTR), the data analytics software firm Karp co-founded.
Palantir led by African-American billionaire Alex Karp lands $178-million U.S. Army contract
The recent contract with the U.S. Army builds upon Palantir’s established relationship with the Department of Defense (DoD).
African-American billionaire Alex Karp gains $100 million in just 8 days
The surge in Karp’s fortune, equivalent to an average daily gain of $12.5 million since Jan. 16, is linked to the performance of his 2.63-percent stake in Palantir Technologies.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp faces $100-million loss in early 2024
The revaluation of his private investments and a single-digit decline in Palantir’s shares have contributed to a $100-million decrease in his net worth.
5 companies owned by Cathy Hughes, first Black woman to lead a publicly traded company
Billionaires.Africa has observed Hughes’ impact on five companies, showcasing her exceptional business prowess and her role as a trailblazer in the corporate world.
Michael Jordan becomes first professional athlete to join America’s top 400 richest
Jordan’s billion-dollar fortune can be primarily attributed to his lucrative endorsements and business ventures.
AI company, led by Black billionaire Alex Karp, wins $250 million U.S. Army deal
Under Alex Karp, Palantir has witnessed an impressive surge in performance, harnessing the power of large language models
7 companies owned by America’s seventh-richest Black woman, Emma Grede
In the world of fashion and business, Grede stands as an inspiration and a testament to vision, determination, and innovation.