Five years ago, IBM (IBM 0.41%) was little more than a fading memory for most people. The end of the mainframe computer era and the rise of cloud computing left the aging company behind. The revenue decline that began all the way back in 2012 was still well underway as of 2019. Many investors left it for dead.What a difference five years makes! While IBM is still much smaller than it was then -- as measured by sales as well as profits -- the future looks promising. The organization has finally figured out h ...

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play a role in a stock's success after rising to prominence last year. Plenty of tech companies have trumpeted the use of AI, but many didn't even exist when International Business Machines (IBM 0.41%) started working on the technology back in the 1950s.IBM's deep expertise in this area allowed the company's AI book of business to double between the third and fourth quarters of last year. This rapid AI growth is one of the reasons why IBM shares jumped to a ...

“Never confuse brains with a bull market.”Roughly 75% of all stocks follow the general direction of the major market indices such as the Nasdaq 100 ETF ((QQQ) or the S&P 500 Index ETF ((SPY) ). As such, more stocks rise in a bull market, especially a robust one like the one investors enjoy currently. However, a bull market results in excesses and can cause laziness among investors. Stocks that generally wouldn’t perform well can spike rapidly on rumors or gossip.This phenomenon occurs to different degrees; ...

Shares of International Business Machines (IBM -1.32%) are finally trading at multiyear highs after a long and painful period in the doldrums. Big Blue started shifting its business strategy in 2012 under then-CEO Ginni Rometty, but many investors were uncomfortable with sacrificing revenue growth in order to refocus on future growth markets such as cloud computing, data security, and artificial intelligence (AI).So here we are in 2024, those exact target markets are the hottest areas of the digital arena, ...

New comprehensive training program on Coursera provides individuals with hands-on cybersecurity experience and in-demand skills to kickstart cybersecurity careers ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC2 – the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced a partnership with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to launch the IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate. The new entry-level program, available exclusively via the Coursera platform, is designe ...

IBM (IBM) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this technology and consulting company have returned +12.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.8% change. The Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry, to which IBM belongs, has gained 13.3% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in t ...

1 Great Technology Dividend Stock For Passive Income Investors rodenkoff / iStock via Getty Images Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable income and give investors a great opportunity for solid total return. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over time. In other words, the total return on an investment or a portfolio consists of income and stock appreciation.Investors also love technology stocks as the Magnificent Seven has helped d ...

Stock returns can happen fast when narratives change. International Business Machines (IBM) (IBM 0.18%) languished for years as a dinosaur technology company struggling to find its footing in a cloud-driven market.After declining steadily for the past decade, IBM has come alive due to its potential with artificial intelligence (AI). Shares are up 36% over the past year alone. There is legitimacy to IBM's revival, but investors must be careful not to overpay because there might be more hype than substance.Is ...

Quantum computing is a scientific field that uses quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than traditional computers. It’s a lesser-known are of technology that is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, consulting firm McKinsey & Co. forecasts that the market for quantum computing could reach $1.3 trillion by 2035. Industries within automotive, chemicals, financial services, and life sciences would be the main beneficiaries of the technological advances. Given the huge, largely untapped market, it ...

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) recently unveiled IBM LinuxONE 4 Express, an advanced data center solution designed to provide cybersecurity, scalability and AI inferencing for hybrid cloud environments. The solution’s cutting-edge features make it suitable for a multitude of use cases for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises.With built-in hardware-based security technology and confidential computing capabilities, the solution effectively shields sensitive data and digital asset ...