"Salesforce's Potential Acquisition of Informatica: Boosting Data Capabilities and Stock Impact"

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is in talks to acquire Informatica Inc. in a move to enhance the company's data integration and management capabilities. The potential deal, one of Salesforce's largest-ever, could lead to further consolidation in the software-as-a-service industry and attract regulatory scrutiny. Salesforce, which has been focusing on sales growth, is seeking to bolster its data capabilities amid slowing software spending by corporations. If the deal goes through, it could rival Salesforce's previous major acquisitions and mark a significant expansion of its portfolio.