Nvidia and Salesforce are both scheduled to release earnings after the close. (Photo by Patrick T. ... More Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Key Takeaways Stocks staged a broad rally on Tuesday following a long holiday weekend. The S&P 500 gained 2%. Both the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 were higher by 2.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a gain of 1.8%. The rally came after a whirlwind of trade and tariff activity. However, I want to ...

Salesforce (CRM) announced on May 27, 2025, that it will acquire Informatica (INFA) in a deal valued at approximately $8 billion. This strategic move marks Salesforce’s return to major acquisitions as it seeks to enhance its competitive position in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) space.Salesforce has agreed to pay $25 per Informatica share, representing a 30% premium over Informatica's closing price on May 22, 2025 the day before news of renewed negotiations surfaced. Following the announce ...

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Core Viewpoint - Salesforce is acquiring Informatica for approximately $8 billion, enhancing its data management capabilities in the AI sector [3][5][6] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition deal values Informatica at $25 per share, representing an 11% premium over its last closing price of $22.55 [3][6] - The transaction is expected to close early in Salesforce's fiscal 2027, with both companies' boards having approved the deal [6] Group 2: Strategic Implications - Informatica's CEO emphasized the partnership's potential to empower businesses by leveraging their data in the AI era [5] - Salesforce aims to utilize Informatica's capabilities in sectors such as public services, life sciences, healthcare, and financial services [5] Group 3: Market Reaction - Following the announcement, Salesforce's shares saw a slight increase, while Informatica's stock rose by 5.7% [6] Group 4: Company Background - Informatica was previously taken private in 2015 for about $5.3 billion and went public again in 2021 [4]

Salesforce has acquired cloud data management firm Informatica in an $8 billion equity deal, marking a major move in its push to strengthen its AI and data infrastructure capabilities.The announcement, made Tuesday, comes about a year after early rumors of the acquisition sent both companies’ stock prices sliding. At the time, Informatica denied it was for sale, but a lot can change in a year. Under the terms of the deal, Salesforce will pay $25 in cash per share for Informatica’s Class A and Class B-1 co ...

The shares of Informatica Inc (NYSE:INFA) are up 5.3% to trade at $23.75 at last glance, after the data management concern agreed to be bought by Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) in a deal valued at $8 billion. In response, CRM was last seen 1.1% higher to trade at $276.10.Despite its 8.5% year-to-date deficit, INFA has added 35.9% so far this quarter. The stock is now eyeing its third-straight daily gain, after on Friday marking its best day since November 2023, hitting its highest level since February, and breaking ...

Salesforce announced on Tuesday that it is buying data-management software firm Informatica in a deal valued at $8 billion. Under the agreement, Salesforce will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Informatica that it does not already own. Informatica's shareholders will receive $25 in cash per share, the companies said. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Salesforce and Informatica, is expected to close in fiscal year 2027. Salesforce shares rose Tuesday ...

Salesforce plans to acquire Informatica in an $8 billion deal, saying Informatica’s cloud data management capabilities will enhance the agentic artificial intelligence features of Salesforce’s customer relationship management platform.The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors and is expected to close early in Salesforce’s fiscal year 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, Salesforce said in a Tuesday (May 27) press release.“Bringing together Informatica’s cloud-native ...

Core Insights - Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) is expected to announce earnings on May 28, 2025, with analysts predicting earnings of $2.55 per share and revenues of $9.75 billion, an increase from $2.44 per share and $9.13 billion in the same quarter last year [3] - The company's market capitalization stands at $262 billion, with a total revenue of $38 billion over the last twelve months, indicating strong operational profitability with operating profits of $7.7 billion and net income of $6.2 billion [3] Historical Performance - Over the past five years, Salesforce's stock has shown a 50% chance of a positive one-day return post-earnings, with a median increase of 7.4%, while the other 50% resulted in a median decrease of 5.5% [5] - The historical data indicates that the correlation between one-day (1D) and five-day (5D) returns can guide traders in positioning themselves effectively after earnings announcements [4][5] Trading Strategies - Event-driven traders can utilize historical probabilities to make informed decisions, either by taking positions before earnings announcements or by adjusting their positions based on immediate and medium-term returns after earnings are disclosed [2] - A less risky approach involves understanding the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns, allowing traders to execute relevant trades based on the highest correlation observed [4] Peer Performance - The performance of peers can influence Salesforce's stock reaction post-earnings, with historical data showing that peer stock returns can affect pricing even before earnings are announced [6]

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