Shares of Salesforce surged on Friday as activist hedge fund Starboard Value increased its stake by 47% during the second quarter, now holding a position worth $341.5 million. This move signals potential positive influence on the company’s direction, with analysts upgrading the stock to a hold-equivalent rating. Salesforce stock has faced challenges, including concerns about AI impacting enterprise software. Despite recent struggles, the company’s upcoming events, such as the fiscal 2026 second quarter report and annual Dreamforce conference, will shape future decisions for investors.

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1. Apple announces record-breaking quarterly earnings with revenue of $111.4 billion, fueled by strong iPhone sales and growth in services and wearables.

2. Tesla reports a 74% increase in revenue in the fourth quarter, driven by a surge in electric vehicle deliveries and increased profit margins.

3. The U.S. economy adds 49,000 jobs in January, falling short of expectations, while the unemployment rate drops to 6.3% as more workers leave the labor force.

4. GameStop stock continues to surge, closing at $325 per share as retail investors rally against short-selling hedge funds, sparking market volatility.: Is the activist heat on Salesforce ramping back up? The market sure thinks so