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IBM stock price dives after Anthropic’s COBOL AI tool rattles Wall Street — what to watch next

IBM stock price dives after Anthropic’s COBOL AI tool rattles Wall Street — what to watch next

IBM shares fell 13% to $223.35 in after-hours trading Monday after Anthropic launched an AI tool to speed up COBOL code modernization. Accenture and Cognizant shares also dropped about 6%. Investors are watching for IBM’s response and upcoming tech earnings. Broader markets declined as AI-driven automation fears hit consulting and legacy software stocks.
IBM stock price slides 6.5% as AI disruption jitters hit software — what investors watch next

IBM stock price slides 6.5% as AI disruption jitters hit software — what investors watch next

IBM shares fell 6.5% to $272.81 Wednesday, the biggest drop on the Dow, before edging up 0.2% after hours. The decline followed a strong U.S. jobs report that dampened hopes for quick Fed rate cuts and hit software stocks amid fresh AI disruption concerns. IBM had just announced a new FlashSystem storage lineup using AI agents. Confluent, which IBM is acquiring for $11 billion, reported 21% revenue growth.
Nebius (NBIS) stock rises after Tavily acquisition, with February 12 earnings next

Nebius (NBIS) stock rises after Tavily acquisition, with February 12 earnings next

Nebius Group shares rose about 1% after the company agreed to acquire AI search provider Tavily for an undisclosed sum, with cash upfront and a performance-based earn-out. The deal was announced two days before Nebius reports quarterly results. Tavily’s software will be integrated into Nebius’s Token Factory platform. Investors await Thursday’s earnings for more details on demand and spending.
IBM stock dips on ex-dividend day as it rolls out agentic AI FlashSystem storage

IBM stock dips on ex-dividend day as it rolls out agentic AI FlashSystem storage

IBM shares fell 1.4% to $292.19 Tuesday, underperforming a flat market after trading ex-dividend and launching new FlashSystem storage products built around “agentic AI.” The company said the new systems, available March 6, can cut manual storage work by up to 90% and detect ransomware in under a minute. IBM’s board approved a $1.68 per share dividend, payable March 10.
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 have expanded their AI Alliance to Indonesia, aiming to boost open-source AI adoption and training. The alliance now includes 195 members in 29 countries. IBM’s $11 billion acquisition of Confluent remains under review by Australia’s competition regulator, with public submissions due by Feb. 12. Many Indonesian firms report unclear returns from new AI systems despite rising adoption.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
7 February 2026
Confluent stock stays pinned below IBM’s $31 bid as vote nears and SEC filing flags lawsuits

Confluent stock stays pinned below IBM’s $31 bid as vote nears and SEC filing flags lawsuits

Confluent shares traded near $30.36 premarket Friday, just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, after the company filed new merger disclosures with the SEC in response to shareholder demand letters and lawsuits. Confluent will report earnings Feb. 11 but will not hold a call or forecast while the IBM deal remains pending. The shareholder vote is set for Feb. 12.
6 February 2026
Confluent stock (CFLT) sits under IBM’s $31 bid after fresh merger filing flags shareholder lawsuits

Confluent stock (CFLT) sits under IBM’s $31 bid after fresh merger filing flags shareholder lawsuits

Confluent shares traded at $30.36 after hours Thursday, just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. The company filed additional merger disclosures following 17 shareholder demand letters and two lawsuits alleging proxy omissions. A shareholder vote on the IBM acquisition is set for Feb. 12. The stock’s narrow spread reflects market focus on deal completion risk.
6 February 2026
Confluent stock holds near $31 IBM bid as new SEC filing details shareholder suits, Feb. 12 vote

Confluent stock holds near $31 IBM bid as new SEC filing details shareholder suits, Feb. 12 vote

Confluent shares edged up 0.1% to $30.37 Thursday after the company disclosed new details on shareholder litigation tied to its pending $11 billion IBM acquisition. The stock traded about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share offer as investors watched for the Feb. 12 shareholder vote and Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11.
IBM stock slides again as AI disruption fears grip software; Confluent vote nears

IBM stock slides again as AI disruption fears grip software; Confluent vote nears

IBM shares fell 1.8% to $289.05 Wednesday, extending an 8% slide since Monday amid a global software selloff tied to AI disruption fears. Confluent, which IBM plans to acquire, disclosed lawsuits and shareholder demands over its merger proxy, but said it will issue supplemental disclosures. IBM declared a $1.68 per share dividend, payable March 10. Confluent shareholders will vote on the deal February 12.
Confluent stock price today: CFLT stays just under IBM’s $31 offer as February deadlines near

Confluent stock price today: CFLT stays just under IBM’s $31 offer as February deadlines near

Confluent shares traded at $30.42 Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as investors await a February 12 shareholder vote on the $11 billion deal. The U.S. antitrust waiting period expired January 12, but the merger still needs shareholder and further regulatory approval. Confluent will report earnings February 11 without a call or outlook. Trading volume surged to 53 million shares ahead of key dates.
Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent shares closed at $30.34 on Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as software stocks fell and IBM dropped 4%. Heavy trading volume followed ahead of Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11 and a shareholder vote on Feb. 12. The spread to IBM’s bid now signals deal risk and timing. U.S. antitrust review ended Jan. 12, but other approvals remain pending.
4 February 2026
IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM shares fell $9.19, or 3.1%, to $285.12 Wednesday amid heightened concerns over AI competition and a weak outlook from Gartner. The selloff followed Anthropic’s launch of new AI tools and a sharp drop in Gartner’s consulting revenue. Investors are watching IBM’s upcoming earnings and February dividend record date. U.S. equities also declined Tuesday as tech sector worries spread.

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3 May 2026
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AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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