Salesforce shares jump on earnings beat and strong AI deals pipeline

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, appears on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18, 2024.Shares of Salesforce popped more than 8% Wednesday, a day after the company reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts' estimates for revenue and guidance and showed strong promise for its artificial intelligence offerings.Salesforce's revenue grew 8% year over year to $9.44 billion in its third quarter, up from the$9.34 billion expected by LSEG. The company's net income was $1 ...