Snowflake(US:SNOW) Investors·2025-12-24 12:37Company Developments - Snowflake is in talks to acquire startup Observe for approximately $1 billion, which would enhance its position in the artificial intelligence market [5] - Snowflake's stock has increased by 46% in 2025, despite experiencing a significant pullback since early November [5] - The acquisition of Observe would place Snowflake in competition with companies like Datadog, Dynatrace, and Cisco Systems [5] Market Trends - Rival Databricks has raised new funds, achieving a valuation of $134 billion, which positively impacted Snowflake's stock performance [6] - Snowflake's stock faced challenges due to an underwhelming outlook, despite receiving a composite rating upgrade [8] - The stock market is showing signs of recovery, with Snowflake, Acuity Brands, and TSMC being focal points for investors [10]