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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In the past few years, IBM has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses. It now gets over 75% of its revenue from software and consulting services. The shift has paid off, with the stock recently hitting an all-time high....
On November 3, 2021, IBM spun off its legacy business focused on helping corporate and government clients manage their datacentres. Investors received one Kyndryl share for every five IBM shares they held.
We still prefer IBM for your new buying, due to its ability to tap into rising client demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence software....
We still prefer IBM for your new buying, due to its ability to tap into rising client demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence software....
Top pick IBM expects rising revenues and cash flow to support a solid 3.6% yield even as the shares have returned an impressive 43.4% over the last year.
As we’ve often pointed out, IPOs (initial public offerings) tend to come to market when it’s a good time for the company or its insiders to sell. That may not be, and often isn’t, a good time for you to buy.
One common problem is that the IPO sales process drums up a temporary wave of buying that can push up the stock’s price....
One common problem is that the IPO sales process drums up a temporary wave of buying that can push up the stock’s price....
IBM, $183.66, is still a buy. The stock (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 913.1 million; Market cap: $171.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 3.6%) is near new highs after releasing its latest results.
In the past few years, IBM has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses....
In the past few years, IBM has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses....
CANADIAN TIRE CORP., $148.00, Toronto symbol CTC.A, is a top pick for 2024.
Investors benefit from the company’s 502 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations....
Investors benefit from the company’s 502 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations....
For 2024, we’ve selected Canadian Tire, IBM and Choice Properties REIT as our top three picks for dividend investors.
All three are market leaders and have a long history of regular income payments, even during economic downturns. That cuts your risk....
All three are market leaders and have a long history of regular income payments, even during economic downturns. That cuts your risk....
IMPERIAL OIL LTD., $78.60, Toronto symbol IMO, is a buy.
The company gets over 90% of its production from oil sands operations in Alberta. Imperial also has conventional oil and natural gas operations in the West and holds stakes in offshore projects in Atlantic Canada.
Its other operations include three refineries (one in Alberta, two in Ontario) and a petrochemical plant in Sarnia, Ontario.
With the July 2023 payment, the company raised your quarterly dividend by 13.6%, to $0.50 a share from $0.44....
The company gets over 90% of its production from oil sands operations in Alberta. Imperial also has conventional oil and natural gas operations in the West and holds stakes in offshore projects in Atlantic Canada.
Its other operations include three refineries (one in Alberta, two in Ontario) and a petrochemical plant in Sarnia, Ontario.
With the July 2023 payment, the company raised your quarterly dividend by 13.6%, to $0.50 a share from $0.44....
IBM, $160.10, is still a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 913.1 million; Market cap: $147.5 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 4.2%) in the past few years has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses....
ALPHABET INC., Nasdaq symbols GOOG $142.80 [class C: non-voting] and GOOGL $141.51 [class A: one vote per share], is your #1 Aggressive buy for 2023.
The company is the parent of Google, the world’s leading Internet search engine—it handles over 80% of global search requests....
The company is the parent of Google, the world’s leading Internet search engine—it handles over 80% of global search requests....