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Boosted by news of Silver Lake Partners' acquisition of Workday, the company's stock price rose nearly 30% during intraday trading on Thursday, triggering several temporary trading halts. According to insiders, the two parties have been in contact for some time. After the news broke, Workday's market capitalization surpassed $50 billion. Previously, concerns about how artificial intelligence would reshape the software industry had kept Workday's stock price under pressure for an extended period. If this acquisition is finalized, it may indicate a renewed interest in software assets from investors. Jefferies analyst Tyll believes that Workday's current CEO, Aneel Bhusri, has a close relationship with Silver Lake, making the deal more feasible. On a fundamental level, Workday's earnings report in May exceeded expectations and the company raised its guidance, stating that trends related to artificial intelligence are bringing substantial benefits.