On July 9, Palantir Technologies declined 3.65% in regular trading, trading at approximately $127.06 per share, with turnover reaching $689 million. The drop was driven by news that London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office refused to approve a two-year, 50 million British pound AI automation contract between Palantir and the Metropolitan Police.
The Mayor's office cited concerns that Palantir's values and ethics did not align with London's values, and noted the force did not hold an open competition for the contract. Palantir has filed a lawsuit at London's High Court, accusing the Mayor's office of wrongly putting politics above public safety.
Adding to the pressure, the broader software sector experienced a sharp selloff, with Salesforce falling over 4.5%, Adobe and Workday declining more than 3%, and multiple software names trading lower. Additionally, options market activity showed bearish institutional sentiment, with a notable $3.7 million in-the-money put purchase on Palantir signaling defensive positioning for the near term.
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