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ServiceNow reports the income of the first quarter up 19% in annual shift to 3.09 billion dollars and gives an optimistic forecast; His CEO says he had “very positive” discussions with Doge; Jump now 14% +– The ServiceNow shares jumped 15% on stronger than expected results in the first quarter and an optimistic forecast despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment.
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