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Elon Musk's DOGE Boosts Palantir, Sparks Market Surge

5/7/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is shaking up the stock market, with Palantir soaring 42% this year after landing lucrative government contracts. Financial giants like Wells Fargo and Discover Financial Services are also reaping rewards as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces cuts, highlighting a transformative moment in the industry.

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Story summary

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is shaking up the stock market, with Palantir soaring 42% this year after landing lucrative government contracts. Financial giants like Wells Fargo and Discover Financial Services are also reaping rewards as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces cuts, highlighting a transformative moment in the industry.