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Salesforce, Inc. has announced a new partnership with a key cloud communications provider.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has publicly pushed back against the notion that artificial intelligence is the primary cause of widespread white-collar layoffs, suggesting it's an oversimplification and sometimes a "lazy way out" for CEOs.

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has significantly reduced his stake in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. This move by Dalio, known for his macro-economic insights and founding Bridgewater Associates, has drawn attention from market watchers.

An explanation of Salesforce's stock split history is provided, addressing whether the company has recently split its stock.

An analysis delves into Salesforce's numbers to determine if the current market conditions present an opportune moment for investors to buy the stock.

The Adecco Group has selected Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) for its Agentforce initiative, building on a prior agreement with Nvidia.

Salesforce (CRM) stock experienced a decline due to concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, though it is noted to remain a mission-critical enterprise platform.

This article provides an overview of Salesforce, explaining its core functions, its user base, and how the company has significantly influenced the technology landscape.

Salesforce and Adobe stocks are reportedly facing a potential 'SaaSpocalypse', with warnings of a 2008-style collapse for the software-as-a-service giants.

An analysis delves into the ownership structure of Salesforce in 2026, examining its largest shareholders and the stake held by its leadership.

Salesforce is strategically utilizing a combination of software innovation and debt financing to navigate current market trends and offset unhelpful economic effects.

Salesforce has initiated its largest-ever accelerated share repurchase program, valued at $25 billion, signaling a significant move in its capital allocation strategy.

The CEO of Salesforce (CRM) has expressed confidence that artificial intelligence will be a significant driver of strong company performance in the future.

Salesforce stock performed strongly on Thursday, topping the market, with analysts examining the reasons behind its significant rise.

The software giant will conduct $25 billion worth of accelerated share repurchases after management previously signaled that the stock is too cheap.

Software group sold debt at significant premium in borrowing costs in sign of Wall Street jitters over AI disruption

Salesforce's recent earnings report contained a key metric that is reportedly shifting the narrative around artificial intelligence in the market.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff dismissed Block's massive layoffs as company-specific issues, not an AI-driven jobs apocalypse. He argued AI boosts productivity without wholesale cuts, citing Salesforce's growth. Skeptics, however, suggest Block's cuts are due to pandemic-era bloat rather than AI advancements.

Phillip Securities has maintained a Buy rating on Salesforce (CRM), indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated that Block's recent staff reductions are due to unique issues, not a sign of broader mass layoffs, and noted that AI now performs up to 50% of work at Salesforce.

Piper Sandler has lowered its price target for Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) from $280 to $250.

Truist has lowered its target price on Salesforce (CRM) to $280, citing sector-wide valuation compression.

Jim Cramer offers his opinions and analysis on various companies including Imax, J. M. Smucker, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, NVIDIA, Caterpillar, and Crowdstrike, discussing their performance and market outlook.

An analysis questions whether Salesforce stock is a buy following a strong earnings report.

Salesforce has announced a significant $50 billion stock buyback program, prompting investors to consider whether to also buy the company's stock.

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Salesforce announced its fourth-quarter financial results, with net income climbing 14% to $1.94 billion.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated that the current challenging business environment is not the company's first 'SaaSpocalypse'.

Salesforce reported Q4 earnings that surpassed analyst estimates, but its shares faced pressure due to a more conservative revenue guidance for the upcoming period.

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Investors and analysts are anticipating Salesforce's fourth-quarter earnings report, with expectations set for the company's financial performance and future outlook.

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This article provides a summary of significant corporate deals and transactions that occurred this week, featuring companies such as Visa, Hims & Hers Health, and Salesforce.

Jim Cramer offered his insights on several companies, including Broadcom, NVIDIA, Crowdstrike, GE Vernova, Salesforce, Gartner, and Advanced Micro Devices, often linking them to broader market trends or specific industry developments.

Salesforce stock has fallen 30% this year, prompting questions about its investment viability.

Parker Harris addressed Marc Benioff's controversial jokes about ICE. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff made jokes about ICE during an employee event. Salesforce cofounder and CTO Parker Harris addressed the controversy in an internal meeting. "Marc made a very bad joke," he said. "I'm not okay with it personally." Salesforce cofounder Parker Harris addressed the controversy over CEO Marc Benioff's ICE jokes in an internal meeting, saying he was "not OK with it," Business Insider has learned. "Marc made a very bad joke," Harris, who is the company's chief technical officer, said. "But that's something that Marc did, and I'm not gonna call him out in public out on the internet." A transcript of Harris' remarks at a meeting of the product and tech team last week was posted by an employee to a Slack channel. Business Insider verified that the transcript was accurate. Salesforce did not respond to a request for comment. Benioff has not spoken about the jokes or the company's reaction to them. In his meeting, Harris began by addressing a question about why many company leaders had not addressed Benioff's comments at Salesforce's employee-only company kickoff in Las Vegas last Tuesday. "So I'll start by saying that somebody already has, and it was immediately leaked," Harris said, referring to a Business Insider story about another executive who criticized Benioff's jokes. "Let's talk about it with each other and not out to Business Insider and other places because it doesn't do us any good," he said, adding. "It's a violation of the Code of Conduct, and it's a fireable offense. And if we do catch you, we will fire you." At the kickoff, Benioff made "multiple" jokes about ICE, including one about agents surveilling Salesforce employee travel, employees told Business Insider at the time. Workers reacted with anger on Slack, which is owned by Salesforce. Slack General Manager Rob Seaman posted a comment saying he could not "defend or explain" his boss' comments. "They do not align with my personal values and I know this to be the case for many of you as well," he wrote. Craig Broscow, a Salesforce VP, acknowledged the "deep disappointment" in his own Slack message after the kickoff remarks. "It would be a step in the right direction and for Marc to acknowledge as soon as possible — ideally publicly — that his attempted joke was extremely upsetting to large segments of his employee base," Broscow said. Speaking to his team, Harris said Seaman got in hot water for his post. "I'll tell you personally, and this is what Rob said as well, and I respect Rob for saying that, but he got in big trouble 'cause it went out on the internet," Harris said. "Personally, I'm not OK with that joke. Harris went on to say that "it's hard right now with what is going on [in] the US" and "what's going in, like, Minneapolis is not about our software. Our software is not being used there." Harris said Salesforce is "not a political organization" and encouraged employees to make their views known at the ballot box. "I'm going to use my democratic right to vote, and that's how I'm gonna take action against some of the things that I'm not okay with," he said. He closed with saying, "So that's my statement. It may not make you feel better. So I'm sorry if it doesn't make you feel better. I think we should keep talking about it. I'm totally fine talking about it more. Please keep it confidential." Have a tip? Contact this reporter via email at astewart@businessinsider.com or Signal at +1-425-344-8242. Use a personal email address and a nonwork device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider

Financial analyst Jim Cramer provides his opinions and detailed discussions on the stock performance and outlook for several major companies, including Disney, General Motors, CVS Health, Salesforce, and Corning.

Despite potential risks, many analysts remain bullish on Salesforce, suggesting the company will not be discarded in the AI boom, though what companies seek from it is changing.

An article explains Salesforce's dividend policy, detailing its yield and payout structure for investors.

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus has signed an agreement with NetU Consultants Ltd to develop and implement a new integrated grants management platform utilizing Salesforce technology.

Jim Cramer offered his perspective on Salesforce (CRM) and its strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence, discussing the company's future outlook.

Stifel reiterates its 'Buy' rating for Salesforce (CRM) stock after holding meetings with the company's executives, indicating continued confidence in its performance.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has announced that Slack's revenue is projected to hit $3 billion this year, highlighting the platform's continued growth.

The US Department of Labor is implementing Salesforce's AI agents to manage millions of worker queries and applications at its national call center, aiming to enhance service delivery.

Analysts are bullish on Salesforce (CRM) after the company's recent artificial intelligence launches and reports of insider purchases.

Salesforce is withholding salary increases for senior employees, including directors and above, this year, opting instead to provide larger stock grants and performance-contingent bonuses as a strategic shift to manage cash flow.

Salesforce's stock experienced another significant drop today, raising questions about the reasons behind its continued decline.

Salesforce, Inc. has outlined its strategy for fiscal year 2027, providing insights into the company's long-term plans and market positioning.

Salesforce has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to integrate AI agents into enterprise business workflows, aiming to enhance automation and intelligence in corporate operations.

Salesforce stock is being closely watched due to a significant $25 billion catalyst that could influence its market performance.

Salesforce is aggressively buying back a significant amount of its own stock, a move that has implications for the company and its investors.

An analysis explores the investment potential of Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) for prospective stock purchasers.

Analysts are evaluating Salesforce (CRM) following the release of its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results. Their assessments cover the company's performance and future prospects based on the latest financial data.

Salesforce's recent debt sale reportedly experienced weak demand from investors.

Salesforce has announced the pricing of a significant $25 billion offering of senior notes, indicating a move to raise capital through debt financing.

Salesforce (CRM) delivered a presentation at Morgan Stanley’s conference, providing key updates and insights for investors and attendees.

Salesforce is reportedly planning to raise up to $25 billion in capital, which will be used to fund share buybacks.

Formula 1 and Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) have announced an expansion of their existing partnership, aiming to enhance their collaborative efforts.

IBM is leading the Dow Jones movers, while Sherwin-Williams is dragging the index down. Analysts are also divided on the outlook for Salesforce, contributing to market volatility.

Salesforce leadership addressed internal unrest following CEO Marc Benioff's controversial jokes about ICE targeting international employees. Company president Robin Washington acknowledged employee feedback, assuring them their concerns were heard and adjustments are being made. Co-founder Parker Harris also publicly condemned the remarks, emphasizing the company's commitment to its employees.

Salesforce Inc. is utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance fan and customer engagement strategies.

The CEO of Salesforce has emphasized the company's resilience in the face of a general downturn in the software industry.

Jim Cramer reports on Salesforce CEO's conviction that sellers of the company's stock are making a mistake, indicating strong internal belief in Salesforce's future performance.

Analysts have provided insights and expressed conflicted opinions on various technology companies, including Asure, Block, Dell Technologies, Arrow Electronics, Manhattan Associates, Shift4 Payments, Salesforce, Ibotta, Lsi Industries, Payoneer, and D-Wave Quantum.

Multiple analyst reports have been released for individual companies including L3Harris Technologies, Suburban Propane Partners, Salesforce, Occidental Petroleum, and Elanco Animal Health.

Here are the biggest movers in midday trading.

Salesforce reported earnings that surpassed expectations by 25%, yet the company continues to struggle with gaining market confidence and respect.

Jim Cramer provides his top 10 things to watch in the stock market for Thursday, including commentary on Nvidia and Salesforce.

Salesforce has increased its dividend by 5.8%, raising it to $0.44 per share.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Salesforce's stock declined after a mixed earnings forecast and a $50 billion share buyback announcement, as investors remained focused on the potential disruption from AI.

Salesforce has issued a disappointing sales outlook, forecasting annual revenue below market estimates, which has led to a fall in its shares and fueled concerns about AI's impact.

Forbes provides an analysis of Salesforce stock, discussing what investors might be overlooking.

Financial commentator Jim Cramer shares his latest opinions on various companies, including Microsoft, CrowdStrike, QuantumScape, Chevron, Salesforce, Palo Alto Networks, GE Vernova, and Workday, offering insights on their performance and investment potential.

Salesforce has initiated its 'Agents for Impact' program in India, providing Rs 6.8 crore in funding and expert support to four nonprofits. The initiative aims to help these organizations build AI agents to automate tasks like donor outreach and application processing.

Marc Benioff said that the promise of AGI was a "TK" Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu via Getty Images Business Insider obtained the results of Salesforce's annual employee survey. Most employees felt AI made them more productive. Fewer felt it had decreased their workloads. Salesforce says the survey shows big gains in AI use and enthusiasm. Salesforce says it's at the vanguard of the AI revolution and has even toyed with renaming itself Agentforce in honor of its bet on AI agents. The company is rapidly adopting AI internally as well, and a survey obtained by Business Insider reveals how that's actually playing out behind the scenes. The results — which were broadly positive — show that most employees feel AI is increasing their productivity, although fewer say it's lightening their workloads. Salesforce's annual "Great Insights" survey, which is not public, was conducted in November 2025 and released inside the software company the following month. It surveyed about 80% of the 76,000-person workforce. Most questions about AI received high favorability ratings: In addition to the 81% of employees who said AI tools boost productivity, 83% said they feel equipped to handle AI risks such as bias, and 81% said they felt encouraged to experiment with AI. More than half of employees — 57% — said AI tools helped their team identify opportunities that would have been impossible otherwise. And 62% said their workload is more manageable because they use AI tools. Both of these were among the lowest results in the survey. Salesforce told Business Insider in a statement that the survey showed significant gains in AI use and strong enthusiasm. A composite it creates called the AI Readiness score was at 85% enterprise-wide, an 18% gain year-over-year. "We're thrilled that our employees have moved on from adoption and are seeing AI tools make a meaningful impact in their daily work," a Salesforce spokesperson said. The results suggest that Salesforce is ahead of the pack on encouraging AI adoption, said Jason Schloetzer, an associate professor at Georgetown University's business school who has interviewed dozens of executives about AI adoption. The results also show that, for some employees, AI intensifies their workload rather than reducing it. "The gaps suggest people believe AI is enabling them to do more work, but it's not making their work easier," he said. Salesforce, which sells customer relationship management software, has garnered attention for an intense AI push led by CEO Marc Benioff. Last August, he said half of the work at Salesforce was being done by AI and that the company had eliminated 4,000 support roles because of AI agents. Salesforce's website says the company uses a mix of internal AI tools, including an AI from Salesforce-owned Slack that can quickly find old project templates, and Career Connect, which analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to help them move within the company. Salesforce is facing challenges despite its embrace of the AI revolution. Its stock is down over 40% in the past year as concerns mount about the fate of legacy software companies amid the arrival of AI tools from OpenAI and Anthropic. The company has also struggled to deliver on promises made in demos of its AI product Agentforce, Business Insider previously reported. Read the original article on Business Insider

DigitalOcean's growth trajectory could accelerate significantly, attributed to its strategic collaboration with Salesforce.

Salesforce is under scrutiny as UBS reports an uptick in its Agentforce product while noting muted growth in its core business.

Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Salesforce, projecting significant upside even after recent concerns in the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector.

Salesforce stock fans are being advised to mark February 25 on their calendars, suggesting an upcoming significant event for the company.

The ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Strategy has divested its position in PayPal, citing ongoing challenges in the company's turnaround efforts.

Analysts are presenting conflicting views on the future performance of several technology companies, including Salesforce (CRM), MongoDB (MDB), and Diodes (DIOD). This divergence in opinion reflects varied outlooks on their market positions and growth prospects.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated that AI is not replacing his 15,000 engineers but rather reshaping their roles, noting that coding agents from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Cursor have made Salesforce's engineering organization over 30% more productive.

Financial analyst Jim Cramer commented on Salesforce, stating that the company 'is putting its money where its mouth is.' This suggests a positive outlook on Salesforce's financial strategies and investments.

Salesforce, Inc. has announced an acceleration of its $25 billion share buyback program. The company asserts strong growth and cash trajectory, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.

Salesforce has unveiled the latest version of Slack, featuring a host of new AI functions designed to analyze user workflows, expanding its growing catalog of artificial intelligence capabilities.

BNP Paribas is examining potential catalysts to turn around Salesforce shares, questioning if the stock has reached its lowest point.

Despite the Nasdaq entering correction territory, shares of major software companies like Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Figma concluded the trading session with gains, demonstrating resilience on a challenging day for the tech sector.

An internal memo reveals that Salesforce will not be giving raises to employees at the director level and above this year, opting instead to increase stock and bonus pools.

ServiceNow and Salesforce shares both experienced a 5% decline, prompting discussions on whether the market is accurately pricing the stocks of both companies.

Northland has lowered its price target for Salesforce (CRM) stock.

Salesforce and Broadcom are highlighted among companies reporting notable insider trading activity this week.

Salesforce (CRM) has announced the commencement of its largest-ever accelerated share repurchase program, totaling $25 billion.

A former Salesforce AI CEO warns that the primary risk of artificial intelligence for workers may be pay cuts rather than outright job losses, as technology often impacts wages more commonly.

BNP analysts note bullish takeaways on agentic AI and report growth in meetings with major tech companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Snowflake.

According to Biel, Salesforce's extensive transaction data offers the company a significant competitive advantage and protection in the market.

An article explores the hypothetical returns of investing $1,000 in Oracle or Salesforce a decade ago, providing a retrospective analysis of their long-term performance.

Salesforce's attempt to sell $25 billion in debt has drawn weak demand from investors, reportedly due to concerns surrounding the company's focus on AI.

German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence, with Salesforce Germany CEO Alexander Wallner noting that businesses realize they are at a disadvantage without AI, despite new challenges arising from this enthusiasm.

DA Davidson has reduced its price target for Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) stock, reflecting a revised outlook on the company's valuation.

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, revealed that a viewer named Colin solved the hidden $1 million puzzle from his Salesforce Super Bowl commercial.

A week after its earnings report, Salesforce's market performance is being analyzed, indicating how investors have reacted to the results.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff speaks to thousands at the Moscone South Hall during Dreamforce in San Francisco on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. "This is the most exciting and most important Dreamforce," said Benioff. "Talking about the emergence of AI and how it is a critical part of the future." (Photo by Brontë Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Brontë Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Last month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff made jokes about ICE during an employee ...

Elon Musk has responded to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's statement at Dreamforce 2025, where Benioff admitted using Musk's Grok over ChatGPT for an image edit, citing ChatGPT's limitations.

An article explores whether it is an opportune time for investors to consider buying shares of Salesforce (CRM) given its recent performance.

Baird has lowered its price target for Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) from $315 to $250, providing reasons for the revised outlook.

Despite Salesforce's announcement of a $50 billion stock buyback program, the company's stock price did not see the expected positive impact.

Analysts remained mixed across the board in their long-term stances toward Salesforce.

Salesforce has provided a strong financial outlook and announced significant share buybacks, aiming to alleviate investor concerns regarding its AI strategy and market position.

Mizuho analyst Moskowitz suggests that Salesforce stock has significant potential for growth, indicating a positive outlook for the company's shares.

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Salesforce has set an ambitious target of $63 billion in revenue by fiscal year 2030, alongside plans to expand its Agentforce initiative and execute a $50 billion share buyback program.

GoDaddy Inc. has announced an integration with Salesforce’s AI Agents Discovering Software, enhancing its service offerings through artificial intelligence.

Salesforce is reportedly facing an 'AI reckoning' this Wednesday, but Wedbush analysts view the situation as a potential buying opportunity for investors.

Salesforce Inc. is enhancing its artificial intelligence offerings through the acquisition of Momentum, aiming to boost its AI capabilities.

Investors are closely watching the stock market this week, with key AI and software companies Nvidia and Salesforce set to report their earnings.

Mizuho has reiterated its 'Outperform' rating on Salesforce (CRM), indicating continued confidence in the company's stock.

Salesforce has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Momentum, a move expected to expand its offerings.

Eminence Capital made significant changes to its portfolio in Q4, cutting stakes in Advanced Micro Devices and Amazon while adding to Meta and Salesforce.

Dan Ives, a prominent analyst, has labeled the recent selloff in AI-driven software stocks as the 'most disconnected trade,' highlighting Salesforce and ServiceNow as historic buying opportunities.

Salesforce Inc is strengthening its business outlook, driven by strategic integration of AI technologies and the securing of significant new deals.

Salesforce has reportedly increased its dividend payout in a quiet move aimed at pacifying activist investment funds. The decision comes amidst pressure from shareholders.