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IBM Earnings Today: Red Hat, Confluent and AI Risk Put a $15.6 Billion Quarter in Focus

IBM Earnings Today: Red Hat, Confluent and AI Risk Put a $15.6 Billion Quarter in Focus

International Business Machines Corp. is set to report first-quarter results on Wednesday. This time, the Street isn’t so focused on revenue growth itself—attention is shifting to software performance and whether the early completion of its $11 billion Confluent acquisition will be enough to lift guidance for 2026.
Confluent Stock Price Caps at $31 as IBM Closes $11 Billion Buyout and CFLT Trading Ends

Confluent Stock Price Caps at $31 as IBM Closes $11 Billion Buyout and CFLT Trading Ends

Confluent Inc wrapped up its public-market stint at $31 per share, the figure set after IBM finalized its $11 billion acquisition ahead of the opening bell on March 17. Nasdaq reported CFLT trading was halted following after-hours moves on March 16, with suspension kicking in on March 18. Final market prints landed at $30.99, just shy of the $31.00 mark hit earlier.
IBM and Meta bring AI Alliance to Indonesia as IBM shares rise; Australia reviews Confluent deal

IBM and Meta bring AI Alliance to Indonesia as IBM shares rise; Australia reviews Confluent deal

IBM and Meta are bringing their AI Alliance to Indonesia, ramping up efforts to promote open-source artificial intelligence—where anyone can see and tweak the code. The alliance’s reach is now 29 countries, 195 members. According to a recent IBM CEO Study, 61% of Indonesian firms are using “AI agents,” tools built to handle tasks and planning. Still, just 27% reported their latest AI systems hit the ROI they were aiming for, Tech in Asia said.
Confluent stock edges higher as IBM deal vote nears after fresh merger filing

Confluent stock edges higher as IBM deal vote nears after fresh merger filing

Confluent ticked up Friday—shares were up 0.7% at roughly $30.57 by 2:30 p.m. EST—after the company released fresh merger disclosures related to its pending IBM acquisition. The update followed increased investor pressure and two lawsuits aimed at the proxy. According to the latest filing, Confluent’s board faced 17 demand letters along with two legal actions in New York state court. The company said it will update its proxy materials before the Feb. 12 shareholder vote.
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IBM stock drops 3% as Confluent deal clears key U.S. antitrust step ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock drops 3% as Confluent deal clears key U.S. antitrust step ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Confluent confirmed that the U.S. antitrust waiting period for International Business Machines’ $11 billion acquisition has lapsed, marking a key regulatory milestone. The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act’s waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 12. IBM shares closed Tuesday down 2.9% at $303.16. Confluent also announced a shareholder meeting scheduled for Feb. 12 but noted that additional regulatory approvals remain pending.
Confluent scraps earnings call ahead of IBM takeover — what it means for CFLT stock

Confluent scraps earnings call ahead of IBM takeover — what it means for CFLT stock

Confluent said on Monday it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11, but it will not hold an earnings conference call or provide a financial outlook because of its pending sale to IBM. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260112152645/en/Confluent-to-Announce-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Financial-Results-on-February-11-2026
Confluent (CFLT) stock slips to $30 as IBM’s $31 deal caps upside — what investors watch next

Confluent (CFLT) stock slips to $30 as IBM’s $31 deal caps upside — what investors watch next

Confluent, Inc. shares closed down 0.4% at $30.11 on Friday, ending the first trading day of 2026 just under IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. IBM has said the all-cash acquisition values Confluent at an enterprise value of $11 billion, is expected to close by mid-2026, and has support agreements from investors controlling about 62% of Confluent’s voting power. Yahoo Finance
IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

As of 9:19 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. stock markets have finished a quiet, post-Christmas session—and International Business Machines Corporation is heading into the final trading days of the year with investors focused on one dominant theme: whether IBM’s hybrid cloud + AI strategy can keep delivering growth that justifies a premium valuation. Reuters
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