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NYSE:IBM 3 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

IBM stock price jumps on Sovereign Core push as traders eye earnings week ahead

IBM stock price jumps on Sovereign Core push as traders eye earnings week ahead

IBM shares rose 2.6% to $305.67 Friday after unveiling its new Sovereign Core software for regulated AI and cloud workloads. Trading volume reached 6.2 million shares. The company plans a tech preview in February and aims for full release by mid-2026. Investors are also watching IBM’s pending $11 billion Confluent acquisition, with a key shareholder vote set for Feb. 12.
17 January 2026
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IBM stock jumps Friday, then steadies after-hours as Sovereign Core launch and earnings date come into focus

IBM stock jumps Friday, then steadies after-hours as Sovereign Core launch and earnings date come into focus

IBM shares rose 2.6% to $305.67 Friday, outperforming a flat U.S. market after the company launched its new “Sovereign Core” software for regulated AI and data users. Trading volume topped the 50-day average. IBM will report quarterly results and outlook on January 28. The stock remains about 6% below its 52-week high.
17 January 2026
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IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM shares fell 3.6% to $297.95 Thursday, diverging from a broader U.S. market rally. The drop comes ahead of IBM’s fourth-quarter earnings report and call set for Jan. 28. The company also announced “Sovereign Core,” a software product for customers seeking more control over data and AI, with a tech preview in February and general release expected mid-2026.
16 January 2026
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IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 2.7% to $300.56 in afternoon trading Thursday after a volatile session. The company launched “Sovereign Core,” new software aimed at enterprises and governments needing local control over cloud and AI workloads. A tech preview begins in February, with general release planned for mid-2026. Investors await IBM’s quarterly results on January 28 for further guidance.
15 January 2026
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IBM stock drops 3% even after BofA lifts target — what to watch before earnings

IBM stock drops 3% even after BofA lifts target — what to watch before earnings

IBM shares fell about 3% Tuesday, underperforming a weaker U.S. market after Bank of America raised its price target but warned of a tougher 2026 setup. BofA expects $400 million in restructuring costs to weigh on fourth-quarter margins. Investors await IBM’s January 28 earnings for signals on software growth and cash flow. IBM’s $11 billion Confluent deal remains pending.
13 January 2026
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IBM stock in focus: new edge-AI rollout, CPI next week and Jan. 28 earnings ahead

IBM stock in focus: new edge-AI rollout, CPI next week and Jan. 28 earnings ahead

IBM shares closed Friday up 0.5% at $304.22 after trading between $301.14 and $306.90. Datavault AI said it will expand its partnership with IBM to launch an edge AI network in New York and Philadelphia using IBM’s watsonx. Investors await U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 and IBM’s quarterly results on Jan. 28. IBM’s 52-week range is $214.50 to $324.90.
10 January 2026
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Cisco (CSCO) stock in focus as Supreme Court takes up Falun Gong lawsuit appeal

Cisco (CSCO) stock in focus as Supreme Court takes up Falun Gong lawsuit appeal

Cisco Systems shares slipped 0.1% to $73.88 after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear its appeal in a lawsuit alleging the company aided China’s surveillance of Falun Gong practitioners. The case centers on whether U.S. law allows “aiding and abetting” claims against corporations for overseas abuses. Cisco denies wrongdoing and welcomed the court’s review. The company will report quarterly earnings on Feb. 11.
10 January 2026
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Accenture stock jumps 4% on fresh AI moves: Profitmind deal, Faculty buy plan

Accenture stock jumps 4% on fresh AI moves: Profitmind deal, Faculty buy plan

Accenture shares climbed 4.1% to $285.18 Thursday after the company announced a new AI partnership with Profitmind and a deal to buy UK-based Faculty. The Faculty acquisition, which adds over 400 staff, aims to expand Accenture’s “safe AI” offerings. Analyst Surinder Thind raised his price target to $290. General counsel Joel Unruch sold 1,332 shares at $275 each in a prearranged trade.
8 January 2026
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Adobe stock slips on Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff questioned — what to watch next

Adobe stock slips on Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff questioned — what to watch next

Jefferies downgraded Adobe to “hold” from “buy” and cut its price target to $400, citing no clear AI-driven growth. Adobe shares closed down 0.5% at $331.56 after hitting $327.51 intraday. The firm warned of rising competition from cheaper AI tools for casual users. Investors await the U.S. December jobs report on Jan. 9 and Adobe’s Q1 earnings call on March 12.
6 January 2026
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IBM stock slips below $300 as Wall Street braces for jobs data and Big Blue earnings

IBM stock slips below $300 as Wall Street braces for jobs data and Big Blue earnings

IBM shares closed down 1.6% at $291.50 Friday, falling below $300 after touching $289.00 intraday. The move comes ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and IBM’s preliminary fourth-quarter earnings set for Jan. 28. Directors Michael Miebach and Peter R. Voser deferred fees into stock units, according to SEC filings. IBM sits about 10% below its 52-week high of $324.90.
5 January 2026
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IBM stock today: Shares slip to $291.50 as 2026 begins — what investors watch next

IBM stock today: Shares slip to $291.50 as 2026 begins — what investors watch next

IBM shares closed down 1.7% at $291.50 Friday, with about 4.7 million shares traded. A regulatory filing showed director Peter R. Voser deferred board fees into 338 Promised Fee Shares tied to IBM stock. The stock has fallen three straight sessions and is about 10% below its 52-week high. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and IBM’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
3 January 2026
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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 shares closed at $30.11, 0.4% lower and just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. IBM expects to complete the $11 billion acquisition by mid-2026, with support from holders of about 62% of Confluent’s voting power. Investors are watching U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and CPI on Jan. 13 for signals that could affect deal spreads.
3 January 2026
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    March 21, 2026, 6:38 AM EDT. Dalal Street experienced a sharp sell-off wiping out Rs 12.87 lakh crore in a day due to escalating Middle East conflicts, with total losses over Rs 37 lakh crore since the crisis began. Harish K Ahuja of NSE urges retail investors to resist panic amid a global 7-10% market correction. He emphasizes that India's strong economic fundamentals-GDP growth, inflation control, and industrial indicators-remain intact despite turmoil. Ahuja highlights the robust capital market activity, including a record number of IPOs and unique investors. He advises focusing on long-term investment horizons of 5-10 years rather than reacting to short-term fluctuations, stressing patience and confidence in macroeconomic stability as essential to weathering current volatility.
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