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Salesforce begins new layoffs tied to AI and Marketing Cloud, underscoring a push toward usage-based software

The latest reduction in headcount at Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) is reaching at least 86 employees, according to reporting, with affected teams concentrated in California and abroad. The move comes as the CRM giant continues to reorganize around artificial intelligence products and a broader shift toward pricing and business models that scale with customer usage.

The Apex Times / Jun 12, 2:42 AM EDT / 1 min read

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Salesforce begins new layoffs tied to AI and Marketing Cloud, underscoring a push toward usage-based software

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Hitachi expands partnerships with Google Cloud and Intel as it pushes industrial AI and security

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Microsoft shares lag, but analysts say its AI and cloud buildout keeps it positioned for 2026

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Adobe (ADBE) reports strong top-line momentum and highlights AI product push during Q2 earnings call

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Amazon outlines more than €10 billion in planned Europe investment, indicating renewed push on growth

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Amazon outlines more than €10 billion in planned Europe investment, indicating renewed push on growth

The company said it plans to invest over €10 billion to expand and strengthen its presence in Europe, according to a report citing the announcement.

Jun 11, 11:43 PM EDT

SK Telecom leans on NVIDIA DSX platform to accelerate enterprise AI in Korea, reinforcing NVIDIA’s expanding ecosystem

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SK Telecom leans on NVIDIA DSX platform to accelerate enterprise AI in Korea, reinforcing NVIDIA’s expanding ecosystem

South Korea’s SK Telecom said it will use NVIDIA’s DSX platform as it builds new capabilities for enterprises, a move that highlights how NVIDIA’s software stack is being pulled into more telecom and industry projects.

Jun 11, 11:43 PM EDT

Alphabet’s Planned Capital Raise Draws Credit-Agency Attention, While Analysts Keep Calling the Stock a Long-Term Hold

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Alphabet’s Planned Capital Raise Draws Credit-Agency Attention, While Analysts Keep Calling the Stock a Long-Term Hold

A Moody’s Ratings note highlighted Alphabet’s move to raise roughly $84.75 billion, a development referenced in market coverage that also frames the shares as a durable, long-horizon investment.

Jun 11, 11:43 PM EDT

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TD Cowen reiterates a Buy rating on Microsoft, pointing to continued upside

A fresh analyst note renewed bullish sentiment on Microsoft as it trades under the MSFT ticker, with TD Cowen keeping its Buy rating and reiterating a $540 price target.

Jun 11, 11:43 PM EDT

Analyst Ties Apple’s Next Leg to AI Integration and iPhone Momentum, Reaffirming Long-Term Bull Case

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Analyst Ties Apple’s Next Leg to AI Integration and iPhone Momentum, Reaffirming Long-Term Bull Case

Deep Asset Management’s Gene Munster reiterated his upbeat stance on Apple, arguing the company is positioned for higher results as artificial-intelligence features deepen and iPhone demand holds up.

Jun 11, 11:43 PM EDT

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak reiterates Meta as a “best forever stock,” saying Wall Street is overlooking the company

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Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak reiterates Meta as a “best forever stock,” saying Wall Street is overlooking the company

A Yahoo Finance report cites Morgan Stanley’s Brian Nowak reiterating a long-term bullish view on Meta Platforms, arguing investors are not fully capturing the company’s opportunity set.

Jun 11, 11:43 PM EDT

Netflix appoints Jay Hoag as board chair, indicating renewed push into advertising and live programming

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Netflix appoints Jay Hoag as board chair, indicating renewed push into advertising and live programming

The streaming company named venture capitalist Jay Hoag as chairman, replacing co-founder Reed Hastings as Netflix continues to expand revenue beyond subscriptions through ads and live events.

Jun 11, 11:42 PM EDT

Podcast episode flags AI volatility and spotlights Palantir as one of several “growth hockey sticks”

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Podcast episode flags AI volatility and spotlights Palantir as one of several “growth hockey sticks”

In a MoneyMasters Podcast segment, Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy, argued that the artificial intelligence sector is moving through a period of volatility while investors look for the next durable growth inflection points. Palantir was discussed alongside semiconductor maker Marvell.

Jun 11, 11:12 PM EDT