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Salesforce.com Inc. is scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter earnings after the market closes Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.

EARNINGS FORECAST: Analysts surveyed by S&P Global Market Intelligence expect Salesforce to report adjusted earnings of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended April 30. Adjusted results exclude items such as amortization and stock-based compensation. A year ago, the company posted a $9.2 million loss.

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