Snowflake Sales Grow 35% as Salesforce Revenue Hits Record

Key Takeaways

• Snowflake sales grew 35% to $1.6 billion and remaining performance obligations reached $9 billion; Salesforce revenue hit a record $11.3 billion, with Agentforce and Data 360 ARR nearing $3.9 billion.
• Celestica raised its 2026 sales outlook to US$21 billion and set an initial US$40 billion target for next year; Super Micro raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to $72 billion–$82 billion.
• Innodata raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to at least 42% after record third-quarter revenue of $95.6 million, while flagging an expected $12 million fourth-quarter impact from an ending customer program.
• Evolv raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $182 million–$185 million as annual recurring revenue rose 20% to $140.5 million, despite a wider quarterly net loss.
• Note inc. posted record Q3 FY2026 net sales of ¥1,453 million, citing AI-related business revenue and productivity gains from company-wide AI use.
• Singles’ Day e-commerce sales reached 1.679 trillion renminbi, up 3.7%; examples included AI-run livestreams, automated luxury checks and chatbot links driving about 5% of October purchases.
• UPWARD’s AI captures field sales activity and connects it to CRM systems; about 450 companies use the platform, which integrates with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• A study used 23 years of data from 602 districts across 23 Indian states to develop rice-price forecasts using quantum-inspired optimization, machine learning and time-series methods.
• AWS’s Health Impact Initiative offers cloud credits of up to $10,000 to help health projects move from prototype to production; Clemson’s workshops cover ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and responsible evaluation of AI outputs.
• Remote AI financial-model review contracts typically pay about $100 an hour, with some roles paying $130–$180; the supplied TIME article on AI and insurance appeals contains no reporting details beyond its headline and publication information.

Three Undervalued AI Infrastructure Stocks Draw Zacks Attention

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Super Micro Computer, Jabil and Flex as undervalued AI infrastructure stocks with top Zacks ranks. Super Micro expects second-quarter fiscal 2027 sales of $19.5 billion to $21.5 billion and raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to $72 billion to $82 billion. Jabil expects first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $10.6 billion to $11.4 billion. The article says demand for AI infrastructure and the companies’ business strengths support their growth outlooks.

Innodata Raises 2026 Revenue Growth Outlook to at Least 42%

Innodata raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast to at least 42% from at least 40%, after third-quarter revenue climbed 53% year over year to a record $95.6 million. The company reported a $29 million pretraining data contract with its newest largest customer and an additional $18 million program in the fourth quarter. It also won five programs with another hyperscaler, which management expects could bring in more than $20 million in 2027. A major customer program ending is expected to cut fourth-quarter revenue by about $12 million, though management expects replacement programs by early 2027.

Nebius, Snowflake and Salesforce Report Strong AI-Related Growth

Nebius Group, Snowflake and Salesforce recently reported strong results and each has a Zacks Rank of #2, or Buy. Nebius revenue rose 571% year over year to $981 million, and management expects 2027 sales of $12 billion to $13 billion. Snowflake sales grew 35% to $1.6 billion, while remaining performance obligations reached $9 billion. Salesforce revenue rose 11% to a record $11.3 billion, and its Agentforce and Data 360 annual recurring revenue reached nearly $3.9 billion, up more than 210%.

Evolv Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook as Recurring Revenue Grows

Evolv reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $47.3 million, up 10% from a year earlier, while annual recurring revenue rose 20% to $140.5 million. Subscription revenue increased to $24.5 million from $22.7 million, and product revenue grew to $12.3 million from $9.2 million. Its net loss widened to $15.6 million from $1.8 million, while operating cash flow was $18.0 million and free cash flow was $3.2 million. Evolv raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $182 million to $185 million and expects adjusted EBITDA of $15.5 million to $16.5 million.

note inc. Sets Quarterly Sales Record With Help From AI Business

note inc. reported record quarterly net sales of ¥1,453 million in Q3 FY2026, up 35.1% from a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA rose 193.4% to ¥338 million, operating profit increased 199.5% to ¥310 million, and profit grew 135.9% to ¥334 million. The company credited growth in its core businesses and revenue from its AI-related business, while company-wide AI use helped improve productivity and control personnel-cost increases. For the first nine months, net sales reached ¥4,058 million, and the company left its full-year forecast unchanged.

Celestica lifts sales outlook as AI hardware demand grows

Celestica reported third quarter revenue of US$5.83 billion and raised its 2026 sales outlook to US$21 billion. It also set an initial revenue target of US$40 billion for next year. Its adjusted operating margin was 8.5%, supported by its Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment, which serves AI and data center hardware needs. The company is expanding its role as a manufacturing and hardware partner for hyperscalers and defense customers, with work in AI data center racks, networking platforms, and aerospace and military electronics.

Quantum methods improve forecasts for rice prices in India

A study published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence describes a forecasting system that combines quantum-inspired optimization with traditional time-series methods. The system uses machine learning to forecast rice prices and aims to help farmers, procurement agencies, and policymakers plan around changes in weather, harvests, trade rules, and exports. Researchers used 23 years of data, from 2001 through 2023, covering wholesale rice prices in 602 districts across 23 Indian states, along with climate and agricultural production information. The study found strong differences between regional markets, with average prices ranging from 707 rupees per quintal in Arunachal Pradesh to 2,893 rupees in Nagaland. Most regional price series were not stationary, meaning their patterns changed over time and required adjustment for forecasting.

Finance experts can earn money training AI models remotely

Finance professionals can take remote, part-time contract jobs to review and improve AI-generated financial models. Tasks can include checking investment recommendations and forecasts, testing how models handle missing information, and reviewing financial accuracy. Many roles offer flexible hours, though some require a set minimum, such as 20 hours per week for certain OpenTrain AI jobs. Typical pay is about $100 per hour, and some specialized roles listed by Mercor pay $130 to $180 per hour; a Corpshore AI role reviewing and labeling financial content pays $25 to $60 per hour. These jobs generally supplement income rather than replace full-time work, and some do not require a degree or certification.

Singles’ Day sales in China turn to AI and livestreams

E-commerce sales on platforms including Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin reached 1.679 trillion renminbi during Singles’ Day, up 3.7 percent, according to Syntun. Livestreams helped brands engage shoppers, and Tmall womenswear label Unica recorded 42 million renminbi in sales during a six-hour show. Muji used Alibaba’s AI tool to run 24-hour livestreams with digital humans, while Zhuanzhuan said its AI tool checks luxury goods in seconds with 99.99% accuracy. WPIC data showed AI chatbot links drove about 5 percent of purchases in October. Jacob Cooke of WPIC said chatbots could become a larger shopping and product discovery channel as their use grows in China.

UPWARD uses AI to turn field sales visits into customer insights

Tokyo-based technology company UPWARD uses mobile technology, location data, and AI to help field sales teams record customer visits and other frontline activity. Its mobile AI agent automatically captures this information, connects it with customer relationship management systems, and helps organizations use field data to guide sales decisions. Founded in 2016, the company says about 450 companies have adopted its platform, including major Japanese corporations. It also supports integration with platforms such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Clemson offers hands on AI workshops throughout November

Clemson is offering November workshops for students, faculty and staff to build AI skills and explore tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Sessions cover checking AI generated claims and sources, comparing how AI uses library collections, web searches and uploaded documents, and using AI thoughtfully for study and work. Virtual AI office hours on November 13 let people ask Clemson AI experts practical questions. Other sessions run November 12, 16, 17 and 18, with online and in person options.

AWS offers $100 million in credits for health AI projects

AWS says its Health Impact Initiative will provide credits to help health projects move from prototype to production, with applications reviewed weekly. The company says it has supported more than 600 health organizations in over 80 countries since 2021, following a $60 million Health Equity Initiative for more than 400 awardees. AWS highlighted projects involving women’s health data, genomic sequencing and meals for children, and named women’s health, children’s health and nutrition as focus areas. The support is cloud credits, not a managed product, and teams can receive up to $10,000 to start; credits expire after 12 months but may be extended to 24 months.

AI tools may help patients appeal health insurance denials

A TIME article by Senior Correspondent Alana Semuels, published November 12, 2026, is titled “How AI Can Help You Appeal Health Insurance Denials.” The provided article text includes the headline, author information and publication time, but does not describe how AI might help with an appeal.

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• Innodata Lifts 2026 Sales Growth Outlook to 42%: What's Next?
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• Evolv's recurring revenue rises 20% to $140 million as AI weapons-screening sales grow 10%
• note inc. Reports Record Quarterly Sales as AI Business Adds Revenue
• Celestica Stock Gains Attention After Raised AI Revenue Guidance
• Quantum Optimization Refines Hybrid Machine Learning Forecasts for Indian Rice Prices
• Finance Jobs Training AI (Remote)
• China's Singles' Day Trades Discounts for AI, Livestream Innovation
• UPWARD Turns Field Sales Data Into AI-Powered Customer Intelligence
• November AI workshops offer hands-on learning
• AWS $100M health AI bet is about access
• How AI Can Help You Appeal Health Insurance Denials