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Activist investor Elliott ditches director nomination plans for Salesforce

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management won’t be proceeding with plans to nominate its own directors to Salesforce’s board, citing improved performance and a clearer “focus on value creation” from the enterprise software company. Elliott is one of five activist investors within Salesforce’s ranks, after it bought a multi-billion dollar stake in the company at the turn of the year. Ahead of Salesforce’s recent Q4 earnings, Elliott announced that it was pushing several of its own candidates toward the board after a turbulent 2022 for Salesforce  — but after a return to financial form for Salesforce, beating growth forecasts and announcing more shareholder returns, it seems this has been enough to convince Elliott that Salesforce has corrected course. In a joint statement today , the companies said that in light of Salesforce’s recently announced “profitable growth framework” dubbed “ New Day ,” alongside its strong fiscal year 2023 and a slew of additional “transformation i

First Citizens to acquire Silicon Valley Bank

First Citizens BankShares has agreed to buy Silicon Valley Bank, the California lender that served as lifeblood of thousands of startups and whose collapse sent shockwaves through the financial sector, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said on Monday. The deal includes the purchase of about $72 billion assets of Silicon Valley Bank at a discount of $16.5 billion. About $90 billion in securities and other assets of the California-based lenders will remain “in receivership of disposition” by the FDIC. The announcement comes weeks after the FDIC seized control of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 after a run on deposits made the lender insolvent. The 17 former branches of Silicon Valley Bank will open as First Citizens Bank on Monday, the FDIC said. “In addition, the FDIC received equity appreciation rights in First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, common stock with a potential value of up to $500 million,” the FDIC said in a statement. Before the colla

How to watch the Masters 2023 livestream online for free

SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can access the Masters for free. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.52 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off. Subscribers also get a money-back guarantee that can be used to stream for free. Golf fans are a seriously dedicated bunch, so the wait for the first major championship of 2023 will have been tough to handle. We know you've suffered greatly, so we're pleased to announce that the wait is almost over. The Augusta National just around the corner, and you can follow every shot on a range of streaming services. The only thing that could get in your way is travel and those dreaded geo-restrictions. If you're faced with this unnerving prospect, you should consider subscribing to a streaming-friendly VPN . When is the Masters 2023? The Masters begins in the Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, with the final round on April 9. ESPN and CBS are hosting coverage of the tournament for viewers in the U.S. Full

'Succession' Season 4: What's the real meaning of the final scene with Logan in episode 1?

We've had a recent hit of apocalyptic heartbreak with The Last of Us , we're currently getting our fix of survival-based scares with Yellowjackets , and here to round off the holy trinity of misery with some good old fashioned psychological-trauma-mixed-with-familial-dread is the return of Succession . But as well as the sharp barbs and familiarly diabolical moments , Season 4's first episode also came armed with the script's usual multi-layers. A perfect example of this? The very last scene with Logan (Brian Cox) watching an ATN news show, which seemed almost like a throwaway moment but was filled with hidden meaning. SEE ALSO: 'Succession' Season 4 review: Are you ready to say farewell to the Roys? What happens in the final scene of episode 1? After being outbid on the purchase of media conglomerate PGM by his own children during his own birthday party, the ending of Season 4, episode 1 sees Logan slumped on the couch on his own, presumably drunk a

Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 27

Yikes, it's Monday again. Hopefully, a brand new Wordle can brighten your day. If you're struggling, don't worry — we're here with our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for March 27's Wordle solution to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans have even sprung up, including battle royale Squabble , music identification game Heardle , and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once .  Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times , and

20 best dramas on Netflix for when you want to feel something

Drama can hit hard and hurt so good. You gotta love that gut punch of tragedy backed by a swelling orchestral score and how it can be a ruthless rush. Sometimes a tearjerker — one that invites us to cry along with the characters — feels better than therapy. Other times, watching a protagonist persevere through hellish hardship can give us the hope we need to persevere. Whatever kind of drama you’re craving, Netflix ’s library of film and TV awaits you. Whether you want poignant period pieces, provocative performances, memorable melodramas, unique crime narratives , acclaimed coming-of-age tales, or a curious case of a dismembered hand on a mission, we've got you covered. Here are the best dramas on Netflix streaming now. 1. The Power of the Dog Benedict Cumberbatch in his Academy Award-nominated role. Credit: Kirsty Griffin / Netflix Among our favorites of 2021 is Jane Campion's slow-burn thriller with the gritty grandeur of a Western. Academy Award-nominee Benedict

The best web hosting providers for ecommerce

Just as they do with a physical shop, first impressions matter when it comes to online stores. It's vital to purchase the best web hosting for your ecommerce website to ensure that your customers get the best service and you benefit from the most sales for your business. A good quality web host ensures that your website loads speedily and safely while giving you plenty of tools to make your site look great. Web hosting for ecommerce is a little different from regular web hosting , in that there are more things to consider and more features you'll want. It tends to include features like an SSL certificate and other security features so that you're able to sell directly through your website. A good ecommerce host appreciates those challenges and makes such features simple for you to implement while also offering easy-to-use web builder tools. Read on as we check out the best providers for ecommerce hosting and explain precisely what to look for when finding the best ecomm