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Google (GOOG) Could Be salesforce.com's (CRM) Rumored Suitor, Says Pivotal Research

May 1, 2015 7:22 AM EDT

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) could be salesforce.com's (NYSE: CRM) rumored suitor, according to Pivotal Research analyst Brian Wieser. Shares of salesforce surged this week after Bloomberg sources said salesforce.com is working with financial advisors to help... More

Analyst Points to Further Evidence salesforce (CRM) is 'In Play'

April 30, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

After jumping 11.6% yesterday on takeover reports, salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) is lower by over 3% Thursday as many are saying a deal is "unlikely." However, on the other side of the trade, MKM Partners analyst Kevin Buttigieg views yesterday's reports about the sale from Bloomberg as "credible."

"Not only is Bloomberg reputable, but also note that weeks ago, on April 1, CRM noted in an 8k filing that former CFO Graham Smith was delaying his retirement beyond the March 31 expected... More

salesforce.com (CRM) Takeover Appears 'Unlikely' - CNBC's Faber

April 30, 2015 9:12 AM EDT

Takeover of salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) appears "unlikely", CNBC's Faber said.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Not in Talks with salesforce.com (CRM) - DealReporter

April 30, 2015 8:47 AM EDT

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) isn't in talks with salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), according to DealReporter. Rumors yesterday said the company hired bankers to field takeover inquires.

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CLSA Downgrades salesforce.com (CRM) to Outperform

April 30, 2015 8:26 AM EDT

CLSA downgraded salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) from Buy to Outperform.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on salesforce.com click here. For more ratings news on salesforce.com click here.

Shares of salesforce.com closed at $74.65 yesterday.

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Market Wrap: Fed Keeps Rate Hike in Sights; Q1 GDP Growth Lags Views; The Teva/Perrigo/Mylan Shuffle Continues

April 29, 2015 5:54 PM EDT

Market wrap for April 29th

End of the Day: S&P 500 down 7.9 to 2,106.85; Dow Jones down 74.6 to 18,035.53; Nasdaq down 31.8 to 5,023.64

Market Brief: Markets slumped today as the advanced reading of U.S. GDP for Q1 showed 0.2 percent growth, which came in well below expectations.

The FOMC saw winter as a transitory period, leaving room for a rate hike later this year.

Mylan proposed a better deal for Perrigo, which was rebuked, while Teva reaffirmed its plans to acquire Mylan.

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salesforce.com (CRM) Could Get $110/Share in Takeover - Oppenheimer

April 29, 2015 3:14 PM EDT

Oppenheimer sees salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) garnering $110 per share in a takeover. The firm believes CRM is the best SaaS asset out there.

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Smaller salesforce Peers Gain on Takeover Report (WDAY) (NOW) (QLIK) (SPLK)

April 29, 2015 3:00 PM EDT

Smaller cloud software stocks are gaining on salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) takeover report (+14%)

Workday, Inc. (NYSE: WDAY) (+6.2%)Servicenow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) (+4%)Qlik Tech (NASDAQ: QLIK) (+1.6%)Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK) (+3.1%)
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salesforce.com (CRM) Resume Trading; Shares up 12%

April 29, 2015 2:48 PM EDT

salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) resumes trading; shares up 12% following takeover reports.

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Oracle (ORCL) Active Amid salesforce.com (CRM) Rumors

April 29, 2015 2:46 PM EDT

Shares of Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) were volatile Wednesday after Bloomberg reported salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) hired bankers to field takeover inquires. The stock initially spiked, but has since given up gains.

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Oracle (ORCL) Gains on salesforce.com Takeover Chatter

April 29, 2015 2:44 PM EDT

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) gaining on talk salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) said to hire bakers to field takeover inquiries.

ORCL would appear to be a natural suitor. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) may also be mentioned.

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salesforce.com (CRM) halted for volatility

April 29, 2015 2:42 PM EDT

salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) halted for volatility.

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salesforce.com (CRM) Paused for Volatility

April 29, 2015 2:42 PM EDT

salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) Paused for Volatility

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salesforce.com (CRM) Said to Hire Bankers to Field Takeover Inquires - Bloomberg

April 29, 2015 2:41 PM EDT

salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) Said to Hire Bankers to Field Takeover Inquires - Bloomberg

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salesforce.com (CRM) Said to Hire Bankers to Field Takeover Inquiries (ORCL) (SAP)

April 29, 2015 2:41 PM EDT

(Updated - April 29, 2015 2:51 PM EDT)

salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) popped higher Wednesday afternoon following news that it might have tapped bankers to handle potential takeover inquiries.

Bloomberg noted that the takeover of CRM, which sports a market cap around... More