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Salesforce faces two activist investors amid layoffs, slowing growth

Salesforce faces two activist investors amid layoffs, slowing growth

Already under siege from Wall Street analysts amid slowing growth, Salesforce execs have returned from schmoozing clients in the Swiss Alps at The World Economic Forum only to be greeted by one of the most feared activist investors in the game. Elliott Management has taken a multi-billion dollar position in Salesforce, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Yahoo Finance, adding that the investment management behemoth may push for a board seat. “Salesforce is one of the preeminent… Source link

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Why Salesforce layoffs may actually be a problem for the stock

Why Salesforce layoffs may actually be a problem for the stock

In the wake of Salesforce’s (CRM) mass layoff announcement last week, Wall Street may have overlooked one key element in its haste to predict better profit margins from the tech giant. According to Bernstein analyst Mark Moerdler, who published a critical client note on Salesforce Wednesday, mass firings may actually hinder sales growth and, as a result, profit margins. “Salesforce recently announced a ~10% employee reduction, in addition to comments on other cuts, which will only drive… Source link

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Salesforce layoffs suggest ‘continued trimming’ to come for Big Tech: analyst

Salesforce layoffs suggest ‘continued trimming’ to come for Big Tech: analyst

The layoff axe swinging at Salesforce may be yet another sign that Big Tech still remains too bloated after years of aggressive hiring into a potential sharp 2023 economic slowdown. “I think we will see more layoffs,” Independent Wealth Solutions Management portfolio manager Paul Meeks said on Yahoo Finance Live (video above), adding that “these companies have probably gotten fat over the years, so I expect continued trimming.” Tree trimming contractors work to cut down a large tree stump… Source link

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Cathie Wood thinks former Salesforce CEO Bret Taylor should run Twitter next

Cathie Wood thinks former Salesforce CEO Bret Taylor should run Twitter next

Elon Musk has been running Twitter since being forced to go through with his purchase of the social-media company in October. But Musk’s current post is not a permanent position, with the billionaire saying last month he intends to find someone else to run Twitter. And noted Elon Musk booster Cathie Wood has a potential candidate: ex-Twitter chairman Bret Taylor, who stepped down last week as co-CEO of Salesforce. Taylor “certainly understands” Twitter, Wood, the CEO and chief investment… Source link

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