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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YUM! BRANDS INC., $137.21, New York symbol YUM, is still a buy for aggressive investors.
The company operates over 60,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries. Its main banners are KFC (fried chicken), Pizza Hut and Taco Bell (Mexican food)....
The company operates over 60,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries. Its main banners are KFC (fried chicken), Pizza Hut and Taco Bell (Mexican food)....
KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC. $24 is still a hold. The company (New York symbol KD; Conservative Growth, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 230.5 million; Market cap: $5.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.4; No dividend paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.kyndryl.com) helps corporate and government clients manage their datacentres....
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an example of an investment idea that could boost your investment returns, or, more likely, end up costing you money. All in all, we think that the biggest, surest gains from AI will come from investing in established businesses that are already profitable and growing, and that can gain all the more by applying AI to their operations.
Here are two companies that are already profitably taking advantage of AI, and they should be among the leaders in the push to extend AI’s use:
BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, $219.23, is a buy. The company (New York symbol BR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.broadridge.com; Shares o/s: 116.9 million; Market cap: $25.6 billion; Yield: 1.6%) is now using AI to improve its software products....
IBM, $219.73, is still a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 921.1 million; Market cap: $202.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 3.0%) often buys other companies to enhance its expertise....
We see IBM as a great way for investors to successfully tap the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) field. This legacy tech firm was in fact an early pioneer in AI. In 2011, and representing an AI milestone, IBM’s Watson supercomputer beat human contestants on the Jeopardy game show.
Rising client demand for AI services has lifted the stock by 50% in the past year....
Rising client demand for AI services has lifted the stock by 50% in the past year....
BECTON DICKINSON & CO. $235 is a buy. The medical device maker (New York symbol BDX; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 289.0 million; Market cap: $67.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.5; Dividend yield: 1.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.bd.com) recently acquired the Critical Care product group of Edwards Lifesciences Corp....
TC ENERGY INC., $62.65, Toronto symbol TRP, is a buy.
TC generates steady cash flow for investors mainly through a 93,300-kilometre pipeline network that pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S. Its other operations include 4,900 kilometres of crude oil pipelines and seven power plants.
On October 1, 2024, the company will complete the spinoff of its oil pipeline business as separate company South Bow Corp....
TC generates steady cash flow for investors mainly through a 93,300-kilometre pipeline network that pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S. Its other operations include 4,900 kilometres of crude oil pipelines and seven power plants.
On October 1, 2024, the company will complete the spinoff of its oil pipeline business as separate company South Bow Corp....
The demand for healthcare products and services has been growing for decades. That trend should only continue as the population of the developed world grows older and medical services expand in the developing world.
Meanwhile, significant new developments in the field of medical technology, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), should add to the outlook for suppliers of healthcare products and services.
In the next section, we summarize some of the main developments in the field of AI, and its usefulness for the healthcare sector.
Artificial intelligence comes to healthcare
The data-processing and predictive capabilities of AI let health professionals better manage their resources and take a more proactive approach to various aspects of healthcare.
With these technologies, doctors can make quicker and more accurate diagnoses, patients can receive more timely and personalized treatments, and scientists can speed up drug discoveries....
Meanwhile, significant new developments in the field of medical technology, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), should add to the outlook for suppliers of healthcare products and services.
In the next section, we summarize some of the main developments in the field of AI, and its usefulness for the healthcare sector.
Artificial intelligence comes to healthcare
The data-processing and predictive capabilities of AI let health professionals better manage their resources and take a more proactive approach to various aspects of healthcare.
With these technologies, doctors can make quicker and more accurate diagnoses, patients can receive more timely and personalized treatments, and scientists can speed up drug discoveries....
C3.AI Inc., $27.73, symbol AI on New York, makes software for corporations to speed up their deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
The company was founded in 2009 by Thomas Siebel. Prior to founding C3.ai, he created Siebel Systems in 1993....
The company was founded in 2009 by Thomas Siebel. Prior to founding C3.ai, he created Siebel Systems in 1993....
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, $14.21, is a top pick for 2024.
Choice is Canada’s biggest REIT, with 702 retail, industrial and residential properties totalling 65.9 million square feet of gross leasable area. Its occupancy rate is a high 98.0%....
Choice is Canada’s biggest REIT, with 702 retail, industrial and residential properties totalling 65.9 million square feet of gross leasable area. Its occupancy rate is a high 98.0%....