Salesforce (CRM.N) signed a definitive agreement to acquire M3ter; the deal is expected to close in Salesforce's fiscal 2027 Q2.

Hong Kong stocks closed lower: HSI down 1.22%, Hang Seng Tech Index down 2.71%. Oil & gas equipment and services, heavy machinery and PCB names outperformed; semiconductors, optical communications, OLED and precious metals lagged. MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) and Shenghong Technology (02476.HK) fell more than 8%.

Israel's Home Front Command ordered new nationwide civil‑defense measures after Iran resumed missile launches toward Israel. Measures, effective 22:00 on the 7th through 20:00 on the 8th local time, suspend all education nationwide — schools, kindergartens, day‑care and special‑education institutions — cap outdoor gatherings at 200 and indoor gatherings at 500, provided attendees can reach standard protected spaces within the required time. Authorities said people may attend workplaces only if they can reach shelters in time. The Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip is closed from the 8th and transfers of goods to Gaza have been suspended.