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Salesforce catches a break

Salesforce reported better than expected earnings on Wednesday amid a fight with activist investors, Bridgewater Associates is set to cut about eight per cent of its workforce, and Chinese factories are on a charm offensive.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Salesforce earnings provide some respite amid activist fight

Elliott Management nominates several directors for Salesforce board

Bridgewater to cut jobs and cap flagship fund in post-Dalio overhaul

Chinese factories launch charm offensive for buyers after Covid isolation

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