Salesforce

Patent Drop

Salesforce Patent Highlights Alternatives to Third-Party Cookies

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The tech highlights the ongoing privacy conversation surrounding these bite-sized trackers.

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Patent Drop

Salesforce’s Model Tester Adds to Firm’s DIY AI Toolkit

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Salesforce wants chatbots to expect the unexpected with the latest patent for it’s DIY AI toolkit.

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M&A

Saks-Neiman Marcus Merger Lures Amazon, Salesforce Into Luxury

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The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue reached a deal to acquire rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion, the companies announced Thursday.

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Blockchain

Crypto’s Revival Has Been a Boon for Startups

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In this year’s first quarter, venture investments rose to $2.4 billion, up from $1.9 billion raised in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Markets

Midday Market Brief: Slugged by Salesforce

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The Dow is lower because of a rough outlook from the business-software giant, but the broader market is hanging tough.

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Real Estate

Big Tech Offloads Office Space, Putting Commercial Landlords in Flux

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Some of the more reliable office building tenants are reversing course by letting leases expire or subleasing space across major cities.

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Big Tech

Google Mulls HubSpot Acquisition

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Google has engaged bankers about a possible acquisition of HubSpot, a popular online marketing software company valued at $32 billion.

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Technology

Twilio CEO Resigns Amid Activist Push

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Twilio CEO and co-founder Jeff Lawson says he’s step down following a protracted battle with a pair of persnickety activist investors.

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