Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) is seeing its stock surge Friday. Here’s what you need to know. What To Know: Palantir’s shares have been gaining traction this week, following the company’s strong second-quarter earnings report released on Monday. The company posted better-than-expected financial results, with total revenue increasing by 27% year-over-year, bolstered by a 55% surge in U.S. commercial revenue. Additionally, Palantir’s customer base grew by 41% year-over-year. CEOAlex Karp expressed optimism about the company’s future, noting that the growth of the business has been stead…