IBM
IBM $118.54, is a buy. The stock (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 887.9 million; Market cap: $105.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.5%) gives investors exposure to one of the world’s largest computer firms....
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. $116 is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Conservative-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 887.9 million; Market cap: $103.0 billion; Divd. yield: 5.6%; Divd....
These three technology stocks, like Microsoft (see page 61), have held up well during the COVID-19 crisis. We feel IBM and Intel will continue to gain from the current work-from-home trend. Apple will, too. Still, its reliance on consumer sales raises its risk if a second wave of the virus forces it to shut down stores.
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IBM $128.69, is a buy. The stock (New York symbol IBM; Shares o/s: 887.9 million; Market cap: $114.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Yield: 5.1%) gives investors exposure to one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.
Despite new operations, IBM’s revenue in the quarter ended March 31, 2020, fell 3.4%, to $17.57 billion from $18.18 billion a year earlier....
COVID-19 has prompted many businesses to cut costs, including on new computer hardware and software purchases. However, investors can expect orders for IBM and Cisco to pick up later this year as their products help clients keep operating during disruptions like the pandemic.
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MTS SYSTEMS CORP. $17 (www.mts.com) remains a hold. The company makes equipment and software that manufacturers use to test the behaviour of materials, machines and structures. Investors also tap its production of sensors for industrial equipment....
As our subscriber, you know that ACI Worldwide and Broadridge are not household names. Still, you also know that does nothing to diminish the vital role they play for corporations relying on their back-office supports.
In addition, you should know that both of these service providers have business models that will let them prosper despite COVID-19’s huge economic and social impact.
That’s why we continue to see both ACI Worldwide and Broadridge as buys for your future gains.
ACI WORLDWIDE, $24.32, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.aciworldwide.com; Shares outstanding: 116.1 million; Market cap: $2.9 billion; No dividends paid) makes software for processing transactions by credit cards, debit cards, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals and interbank systems....
In addition, you should know that both of these service providers have business models that will let them prosper despite COVID-19’s huge economic and social impact.
That’s why we continue to see both ACI Worldwide and Broadridge as buys for your future gains.
ACI WORLDWIDE, $24.32, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.aciworldwide.com; Shares outstanding: 116.1 million; Market cap: $2.9 billion; No dividends paid) makes software for processing transactions by credit cards, debit cards, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals and interbank systems....
Our two top Canadian insurance recommendations will be slowed by the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly their Asian operations. Much of that drop stems from the global stock market downturn; it hurts their wealth management fees as their clients’ stock portfolios drop in value....
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. $105 (www.iff.com) is still a buy. The company plans to merge with the nutition and biosciences business of DuPont (New York symbol DD). DuPont shareholders will own 55.4% of the combined company, with IFF shareholders owning the rest....