ADOBE'S STOCK GAINS AS ITS AI INVESTMENTS START BEARING FRUIT

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Adobe's stock rose in after-hours trading following third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with earnings of $5.31 per share and revenue of $5.99 billion. The company's AI investments are generating significant returns, with annual recurring revenue from AI products reaching over $5 billion and "AI-first" ARR surpassing the $250 million target. Adobe raised its full-year revenue forecast to $23.65-23.7 billion, demonstrating strong momentum despite facing competition from AI-native startups like Canva and Figma.