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The Billionaire Move Nobody Saw Coming: Why Starboard Value Abandoned CRM For These 2 Stocks

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Starboard Value fully exited its positions in Salesforce and Autodesk in Q1 2026, according to a 13F filed May 15, 2026. The disclosure signals a change in activist hedge fund positioning rather than a direct operating update for either company. Market impact is likely limited, though the exits may be read as a mild negative signal on confidence in the names.

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Starboard Value fully exited its positions in Salesforce and Autodesk in Q1 2026, according to a 13F filed May 15, 2026. The disclosure signals a change in activist hedge fund positioning rather than a direct operating update for either company. Market impact is likely limited, though the exits may be read as a mild negative signal on confidence in the names.

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