00:00Palantir stock is moving again and Congress owns it.
00:03Palantir was one of the most searched tickers on Benzinga Pro to end 2025,
00:07and it's drawing fresh attention in early 2026 as markets react to U.S. military action in Venezuela.
00:13There's no confirmed link between Palantir and the operation,
00:16but because Palantir is a major government contractor,
00:19some investors believe the stock is worth watching during geopolitical events.
00:23Mizuho analysts noted that a surge in social media discussion around Palantir
00:27made it a name to monitor according to Barron's.
00:30At the same time, public disclosures showed that multiple members of Congress
00:34bought or sold Palantir stock throughout 2025.
00:38These were trades reported through required filings
00:40and tracked by Benzinga's government traders database.
00:43Some lawmakers who traded the stock also serve on committees tied to defense or government oversight,
00:48which has raised transparency questions in the past,
00:51including late disclosures flagged under the Stock Act.
00:54This isn't about accusations, it's about visibility.
00:57And when global events move markets, investors watch who's already positioned.
01:02And that's why...
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