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US stocks today: US stocks hold near records even as crude oil prices rise again

U.S. stocks hover near record highs despite economic pressures from the conflict with Iran. While oil prices rebound, strong corporate profits from companies like Dollar Tree and Snowflake are bolstering the market. Investors remain cautious amid conflicting reports on a potential U.S.-Iran deal.

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Salesforce turbocharges $25 billion stock buying spree with debt, cuts cash flow guidance in half

Salesforce turbocharges $25 billion stock buying spree with debt, cuts cash flow guidance in half

In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Salesforce returned $27.5 billion to shareholders.

'It's gonna be awesome': Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has high hopes for using AI in its products, says 'it's impossible to describe what we're gonna be able to do for customers'

'It's gonna be awesome': Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has high hopes for using AI in its products, says 'it's impossible to describe what we're gonna be able to do for customers'

"Everything's gonna be cheaper to make, it's more efficient", says Salesforce CEO.

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Salesforce Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) reported what executives described as an “outstanding” fiscal 2027 first quarter, highlighting double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion, strong cash flow and accelerating adoption of its Agentforce artificial intelligence products. Chair and CEO Marc Benioff said Salesfor

Charter Communications confirms data breach — ShinyHunters blamed after threat to leak user info online

ShinyHunters claims 40 million stolen records, including names, but Chartered says no PII taken.

Stock Index Futures Climb on AI Optimism and U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.36%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.56% this morning as optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosted sentiment.

After receiving backlash, the CEO of Standard Chartered apologizes for hurt over saying ‘lower value human capital’ will be automated by AI

Bill Winters, the CEO of Standard Chartered, says about 15% of “back office” corporate function roles will be reduced in the next four years.

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Option Volatility And Earnings Report For May 25-29

Option Volatility And Earnings Report For May 25-29

Earnings season is winding down, but we still have a couple of big name companies reporting. This week we have Dell Technologies, Marvell Technology, Snowflake, Salesforce and Costco all reporting.

GDP, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

GDP, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter the final week of May with a holiday-shortened trading schedule following Memorial Day Monday closure, compressing important economic data and high-profile earnings into four sessions.

Bridgewater Associates Is Trading the Software Apocalypse as It Sells Workday, Salesforce, Other Key SaaS Stocks

Bridgewater Associates Is Trading the Software Apocalypse as It Sells Workday, Salesforce, Other Key SaaS Stocks

Bridgewater’s massive exit from top SaaS stocks is fueling fears that AI could upend the traditional software business model and reshape the next era of tech investing.

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up

US stocks face potential headwinds as a strong earnings season concludes. Investors are shifting focus to rising inflation and bond yields, with the PCE price index due Thursday. Futures now price in a potential Fed rate hike later in 2026, a stark contrast to earlier expectations. Key reports from Salesforce…

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The Great Cloud Divide: How AI Is Reshuffling the Software Deck

The Great Cloud Divide: How AI Is Reshuffling the Software Deck

ServiceNow and Salesforce are charting divergent paths in the AI revolution, with one building core infrastructure and the other leveraging its massive scale.

US software stocks attempt a rebound as investors reassess AI risks

US software stocks attempt a rebound as investors reassess AI risks

The beleaguered sector's rebound coincided with a slide in chipmakers, which began to cool off following a blistering rally ‌that took ⁠the Philadelphia ⁠SE Semiconductor Index to a record high earlier this month.

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Salesforce India employees expand to 17,000

Salesforce India employees expand to 17,000

Salesforce has grown its India workforce to over 17,000 employees. The company's revenue has surged by more than 47 percent, reaching USD 1.5 billion. Salesforce has also introduced Agentforce voice in Hindi to enhance customer experiences. Efforts are underway to support other Indian languages. Tata Realty is a new client…

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Exclusive: AI startup Viktor raises $75 million to put a virtual ‘coworker’ in Slack and Teams

The former Meta engineers behind Viktor say their AI agent has hit a $15 million revenue run rate in about 10 weeks.

7-Eleven confirms cyberattack, says 'personal information' may have been hit

A new filing with the Maine AG confirms what was known for weeks now - that ShinyHunters broke in to 7-Eleven and stole data.

AusNet rolls out unified customer connections platform to fast‑track services as grid demand rises

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AusNet, Australia's largest diversified energy network business, has collaborated with IBM Consulting (NYSE: IBM) and Salesforce to transform how customers and electricians request and manage electricity connections. The new single, unified platform gives AusNet the ability to deliver faster, more transparent services for…

How a book convinced Arundhati Bhattacharya, one of India's most powerful bankers, to try working for a U.S. tech company

Under Arundhati Bhattacharya, Salesforce’s South Asia headcount grew from 2,500 to over 18,000; India is now one of Salesforce’s fastest growing markets.

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Salesforce not building AI to displace humans: Vala Afshar

Salesforce is developing digital labor platforms using AI. The company emphasizes that these AI tools are designed to enhance human capabilities, not replace them. By automating repetitive tasks, Salesforce aims to free up employees for more creative and strategic work. This approach has already led to internal reskilling and growth…

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Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to India

Dara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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Salesforce to spend $300 million on Anthropic tokens in 2026: CEO Marc Benioff

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed the company anticipates spending nearly $300 million on Anthropic tokens by 2026, primarily for AI-powered software development and coding assistance. Benioff emphasised that AI tools enhance engineer productivity and efficiency, rather than replacing them, as Salesforce continues to invest heavily in AI across its operations.

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Salesforce planning a future without new engineers? CEO Marc Benioff’s AI strategy sparks industry buzz

Salesforce is halting software engineer hiring in 2025, anticipating a significant productivity boost from AI tools like Agentforce. CEO Marc Benioff projects hundreds of millions in spending on AI tokens, particularly for coding tasks, indicating a strategic shift towards AI investment over team expansion. Engineers will work alongside AI, not…

Salesforce Received a New $72 Million Contract From the U.S. Air Force. It’s Exciting, But Not a Game-Changer for CRM Stock.

Salesforce's government win adds credibility to its AI push, yet CRM stock still hinges on whether enterprise demand accelerates.

Meet the California cheese mogul who turned to AI agents to save his iconic $50 million business

When the pandemic pushed a 113-year-old California institution to the brink of collapse, Larry Peter called his cousin.

Salesforce for Manufacturing: Better Decisions From Better Customer Data

Manufacturing sales don’t usually move in a clean line. A customer agrees to planned volumes in January, changes their order mix in April, asks for delivery adjustments in June, then opens three service cases before renewal talks begin. Each one of those moments can affect revenue, production planning, inventory, account…

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