Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) stock jumped 10.1% on Monday, handily outperforming both the broader market and the technology sector. The Nasdaq gained 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, and the Technology sector advanced 2.3%.

Salesforce’s rally also coincides with strength across software stocks after NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) introduced new AI tools for autonomous driving, humanoid robots and AI factories, reinforcing investor optimism around AI-driven demand across the broader technology sector.

Investor sentiment may also be benefiting from Salesforce’s growing exposure to artificial intelligence through its stake in Anthropic. Bloomberg reported Monday that Salesforce’s investment in the AI startup is now worth about $5 billion.

Salesforce To Invest $2 Billion In France

Separately, Salesforce announced Monday that it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030, expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities and strengthening its presence in one of its largest European markets.

The investment includes a new AI Innovation Hub in Paris, workforce training initiatives and continued ecosystem expansion.

The company said Paris will host its first European Union AI Innovation Hub, supporting AI development, ...