Salesforce shares advance on strong results and optimistic forecast

1. Salesforce reported strong fiscal Q1 earnings and guidance. 2. Company plans to acquire Informatica for $8 billion, its largest since Slack. 3. Salesforce initiated layoffs and enhanced dividend program following activist investor pressures. 4. Future revenue growth forecast raised, indicating operational optimism. 5. Salesforce's stock declined 18% in 2025, underperforming the S&P index.