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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Unlike many technology companies, IBM is consistently profitable—its high, sustainable dividend also helps support its stock price. Meanwhile, in response to slowing demand for its traditional mainframe computers and consulting services, the company has shifted its focus to the faster-growing field of cloud computing.


IBM, $123.45, is still a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 908.0 million; Market cap: $113.7 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.4%) is one of the world’s largest computer companies, with operations in over 175 countries.


In the past few years, IBM has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses....
These technology companies have a long history of regular dividend increases, which helps cut their cyclical risk.


INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. $126 is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM, Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 904.1 million; Market cap: $113.9 billion; Dividend yield: 5.3%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.ibm.com) is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.


With the June 2023 payment, IBM will raise your quarterly dividend by 0.6%, to $1.66 a share from $1.65....

NCR CORP. $21 (www.ncr.com) is still a buy. The company plans to break itself up into two separate companies—one will focus on ATMs, and the other will focus on digital commerce businesses....
KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC. $14 is a hold. The company (New York symbol KD; Conservative Growth Portfolio; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 226.8 million; Market cap: $3.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.2; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.kyndryl.com) took its current form on November 3, 2021, when International Business Machines Corp....
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP., $125.73, New York symbol IBM, is a buy.

The company is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.

In the past few years, IBM has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses....
NEWMONT CORP. $52.07, remains a buy for long-term growth and as a hedge against inflation. The company (New York symbol NEM; Shares o/s: 793.8 million; Market cap: $34.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 3.1%; www.newmont.com) has completed the sale of its common shares of Triple Flag Precious Metal Corp....
Technology stocks fared poorly in 2022 on investor fears that rising inflation and interest rates would dramatically slow spending on new computers and services. However, we still like the long-term prospects for these three legacy names, and feel IBM and Intel are currently top choices for your new buying....
CISCO SYSTEMS INC., $50.77, Nasdaq symbol CSCO, remains a buy for long-term gains.

Through the stock, investors tap a global producer of hardware and software that links and manages computer networks.

Cisco reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue for its latest quarter and increased its forecast for the current fiscal year....
IBM, $135.09, is still a buy. Last year, the company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 904.1 million; Market cap: $121.8 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 4.9%) spun off Kyndryl Holdings Inc....
MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO. $53 (www.molsoncoors.com) is a hold. The company is the world’s fifth-largest brewer. Like other food and beverage makers, Molson has raised its selling prices to offset higher costs....