Split spurred IBM and soon Kyndryl

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On November 3, 2021, IBM completed the spinoff of Kyndryl. That firm helps corporate and government clients manage their data centres. Investors received one Kyndryl share for every five IBM shares they hold. The spinoff let IBM focus on its faster-growing cloud computing operations. That’s why the stock is up 26% since the split. However, due to its own focus on legacy businesses, Kyndryl is down 65%. We feel Kyndryl’s new strategy of concentrating on higher-margin contracts will lift its earnings and stock price. Savings from its cost-cutting efforts will also contribute to that growth. Still, all and all, we feel IBM remains the better pick for your new buying. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. $150 is a buy. The company (New York symbol IBM, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 904.1 million; Market cap: $135.6 billion; Dividend yield: 4.4%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.ibm.com) 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…