IBM
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is one of the world’s oldest and most influential technology companies. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Armonk, New York, IBM has played a major role in shaping modern computing and business technology.
IBM is best known for its work in areas like:
- Cloud computing
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Enterprise software
- Cybersecurity
- IT consulting
- Quantum computing
The company’s AI platform, IBM Watson, is widely recognized for helping businesses use data and automation more effectively. IBM also supports organizations across industries such as finance, healthcare, government, and retail by providing advanced digital solutions.
With a strong focus on innovation and research, IBM continues to be a global leader in technology transformation and enterprise services.
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IBM recently dropped over 25% after announcing 2026 second quarter results that failed to meet expectations. The disappointing performance is because many of its business customers are shifting their spending on technology to products, such as servers and memory chips, to handle artificial intelligence (AI) programs. As a result, they spent less on IBM’s mainframe computers.
In addition, IBM customers fear AI software will make it easier for criminals to access their sensitive data and are now spending more on cybersecurity instead of the company’s consulting services.
In addition, IBM customers fear AI software will make it easier for criminals to access their sensitive data and are now spending more on cybersecurity instead of the company’s consulting services.
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All of them continue to earmark large sums for developing new products. While that hurts their current earnings, the outlays help them stay ahead of rapidly changing technologies, including AI.
For your new buying, we prefer Cisco and IBM over Intel, which is in the middle of a multi-year turnaround plan.
All of them continue to earmark large sums for developing new products. While that hurts their current earnings, the outlays help them stay ahead of rapidly changing technologies, including AI.
For your new buying, we prefer Cisco and IBM over Intel, which is in the middle of a multi-year turnaround plan.
IBM, $305.63, has jumped 36% on news that it is one of nine firms developing quantum computing technologies that will receive financial support from the U.S. federal government.
IBM will now transfer its quantum operations to a new business called Anderon, which will get $1 billion from the government to help build a chipmaking facility. It aims to start selling quantum computers to commercial clients by 2029.
IBM will now transfer its quantum operations to a new business called Anderon, which will get $1 billion from the government to help build a chipmaking facility. It aims to start selling quantum computers to commercial clients by 2029.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. $255 is one of nine firms developing quantum computing technologies that will receive financial support from the U.S. federal government.
IBM will now transfer its quantum operations to a new business called Anderon, which will receive $1 billion from the government to help build a chipmaking facility. The company aims to start selling quantum computers for commercial clients by 2029.
IBM will now transfer its quantum operations to a new business called Anderon, which will receive $1 billion from the government to help build a chipmaking facility. The company aims to start selling quantum computers for commercial clients by 2029.
IBM, $227.10, is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 939.9 million; Market cap: $213.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 3.0%; www.ibm.com) reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results on April 22. However, the stock fell on fears that new artificial intelligence (AI) tools are able to modernize legacy code in IBM’s mainframe computers and will hurt demand for the company’s services.
In the quarter ended March 31, 2026, IBM’s overall revenue rose 9.5%, to $15.92 billion from $14.54 billion a year earlier. That topped the consensus forecast of $15.62 billion.
In the quarter ended March 31, 2026, IBM’s overall revenue rose 9.5%, to $15.92 billion from $14.54 billion a year earlier. That topped the consensus forecast of $15.62 billion.
IBM, $250 06, is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 938.0 million; Market cap: $230.1 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 2.7%; www.ibm.com) has secured a five-year contract, worth up to $112 million, with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) of the U.S. Department of War (DoW). The DoW operates commissaries worldwide. These American military general stores sell groceries and household goods to active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and retired military members from all eight uniformed services of the United States. Shoppers, which include eligible family members, pay just cost plus surcharge for anything they buy.
IBM’s shares have fallen 27% from their November 2025 peak of $325. The drop reflects investor concerns that new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline legacy computer code could hurt IBM’s mainframe and consulting businesses. However, the company is already employing AI and other value-added services that will help it hang onto clients focused on cutting costs and boosting efficiency. In fact, its AI-related backlog more than doubled from $6 billion in March 2025 to $12.5 billion by the end of the year.
That impressive order book bodes well for investors, as it lets IBM keep raising your dividend. The company has, in fact, increased the annual dividend rate each of the past 30 years.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. $238 is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM, Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 938.0 million; Market cap: $223.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.ibm.com) is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.
That impressive order book bodes well for investors, as it lets IBM keep raising your dividend. The company has, in fact, increased the annual dividend rate each of the past 30 years.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. $238 is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM, Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 938.0 million; Market cap: $223.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.ibm.com) is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.
IBM, $289.05, is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares o/s: 934.7 million; Market cap: $294.2 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 2.3%; www.ibm.com) is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.