Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former NEC director and Goldman Sachs president, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the market's optimism following Trump's election victory, the potential negative impact of tariffs, and Cohn's expectations on an extension of the first round of Trump tax cuts.
IBM shares have risen 20% since the last time I wrote on them, driven by market recognition of their key role in the AI revolution as an AI model implementer. Strategic partnerships with Amazon Web Services and AMD, focusing on AI and GPU technologies, position IBM for significant growth. IBM's 2025 outlook is strong due to their integration of AI technologies and open-source models, despite conservative Wall Street growth estimates.
International Business Machines forms a collaboration with defense and security intelligence provider Janes to support AI integration in defense applications.
IBM is expected to outperform the S&P 500 in 2024, driven by its GenAI advancements and strong management decisions. The Software segment, particularly through Red Hat and automation tools, is achieving rare double-digit growth, boosting overall company performance. Despite conservative guidance, IBM's free cash flow projections for 2024 are optimistic, potentially reaching $13 billion, indicating further upside.
IBM (IBM) closed at $234.75 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.54% move from the prior day.
IBM (IBM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
IBM appears to be treading in the middle of the road and new investors could be better off if they trade with caution.
C3.ai (AI 0.08%) went public at $42 on Dec. 9, 2020, started trading at $100, and soared to an all-time high of $177.47 just two weeks later. Investors were initially impressed by its enterprise AI algorithms -- which could be plugged into a large organization's existing software to automate and accelerate certain tasks -- and its rapid growth rates.
Technology veteran IBM (IBM -0.83%) is catching some tailwinds nowadays. The stock has gained more than 45% over the last year, boosted by the market frenzy for artificial intelligence (AI) experts.
Tech stocks, excluding semiconductors, have surged, with IBM benefiting from AI trends, but valuation concerns prompt a downgrade to a hold. IBM's Q3 results were mixed, with strong software growth but weak infrastructure performance, causing a significant stock drop despite a bottom-line beat. IBM's financial outlook includes solid free cash flow and potential EPS growth, but competition and debt sensitivity pose risks.
IBM (IBM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Kyndryl Holdings Inc. KD is boosting investor confidence with the announcement of its first-ever share repurchase program, worth $300 million.