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When the going gets tough, activist investors pile on.

Salesforce, hit hard by this year's tech rout, drew the eye of activist hedge fund Starboard Value on Tuesday. Meanwhile, hedge fund Third Point announced a significant stake in Colgate, and wants the toothpaste maker to ramp up its pet food division.

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Source Fool.com