Workday shares jump as Silver Lake enters acquisition talks

Workday shares jump as Silver Lake enters acquisition talks

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Workday Inc.'s shares rose on August 14, 2026 after Investor's Business Daily reported that private-equity firm Silver Lake was in acquisition talks with the human-resources software company in the United States. The price surge followed a report by CNBC on August 13, 2026 that the stock had jumped nearly 18% after similar reports, while the company continued to address concerns about AI's impact on its business.

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August 14, 2026
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Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks
Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks

Investor's Business Daily • 14 Aug 12:22

Workday's stock increased after reports that private-equity firm Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire the human-resources software company.

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Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks
Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks

Investor's Business Daily • 14 Aug 03:14

Workday's stock increased after reports that private-equity firm Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire the human-resources software company.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
August 13, 2026
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Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks
Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks

Investor's Business Daily • 13 Aug 21:24

Workday's stock increased after reports that private-equity firm Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire the human-resources software company.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks
Workday shares rise as Silver Lake reportedly enters acquisition talks

Investor's Business Daily • 13 Aug 19:37

Workday's stock increased after reports that private-equity firm Silver Lake is in discussions to acquire the human-resources software company.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
Workday shares surge 18% after report of Silver Lake acquisition talks
Workday shares surge 18% after report of Silver Lake acquisition talks

CNBC • 13 Aug 18:47

Workday stock jumped nearly 18% following reports that private-equity firm Silver Lake is negotiating a purchase, while the company continues to address concerns about AI's impact on its business.

Credibility 73% Manip. 5% Center

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