NASDAQ:SONM 24 July 2025

Smartphone Industry Shake-Up: Massive Launches, Leaks, and a Global Tech Showdown (July 23–24, 2025)

Xiaomi’s Redmi marked 11 years in India by unveiling two new smartphones on July 23–24, teasing a 7,000mAh+ battery and 144Hz display but withholding full specs. Sonim launched its XP Pro 5G ultra-rugged phone on T-Mobile July 23, targeting first responders with MIL-STD-810H durability, IP68/IPX9K rating, and a 5,000mAh battery. Apple’s iOS 26 public beta is expected around July 23; Google’s Android 16 nears completion.

24 July 2025

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Salesforce raises $25 billion debt for stock buyback, raising financial concerns
March 20, 2026, 2:25 PM EDT. Salesforce Inc. has initiated a $25 billion stock buyback financed through debt, half of its $50 billion buyback authorization. CEO Marc Benioff cited confidence in the company's future and attractive stock prices after recent AI-related sell-offs. The decision to issue debt instead of using cash reflects a strategic choice between the cost of debt (interest payments) and the cost of equity (expected investor returns). While buybacks can signal strength, relying on debt increases financial risk, especially if Salesforce faces cash flow issues. Analysts warn debt-funded buybacks should be monitored as debt obligations carry legal risks absent in dividends.