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NYSE:IBM News 14 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
21 January 2026
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IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM shares fell 4.8% to $291.35 Tuesday, dragging the Dow about 150 points lower. The drop followed IBM’s rollout of new “agentic AI” services and partnerships, and came as investors reacted to renewed tariff threats from President Trump. Evercore ISI raised its IBM price target to $330 ahead of the Jan. 28 earnings report. Accenture shares also slid 4.7% in the broader tech selloff.
21 January 2026
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IBM, Expedia and AIG land on new “avoid” lists as S&P 500 jitters return

IBM, Expedia and AIG land on new “avoid” lists as S&P 500 jitters return

U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday after new tariff threats tied to a Greenland dispute, with the S&P 500 down 1.29% at 9:39 a.m. ET. StockStory flagged Expedia, United Rentals, IBM, J.M. Smucker, Masco, and AIG as S&P 500 stocks to avoid, citing slowing growth and weak margins. Benzinga last week named Tesla, GE HealthCare, and UnitedHealth as “sell” picks for 2026.
20 January 2026
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IBM stock price jumps 2.6% — what to watch before the next trading session

IBM stock price jumps 2.6% — what to watch before the next trading session

IBM shares rose 2.6% Friday to $305.67, outperforming a broader market dip ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. IBM previewed a new AI business outlook as the World Economic Forum opens in Davos. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. IBM reports fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28.
18 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks stir again as IonQ jumps; what investors watch into Tuesday

Quantum computing stocks stir again as IonQ jumps; what investors watch into Tuesday

IonQ surged 6.8% to $50.80 as quantum computing stocks outperformed a flat Wall Street ahead of the holiday weekend. D-Wave rose 0.5% and announced a $550 million deal to acquire Quantum Circuits. Rigetti said its 108-qubit system will be ready by late Q1 2026. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both slipped 0.06%.
18 January 2026
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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

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 21:25 EST — Market closed International Business Machines (IBM) shares fell $11.08, or 3.6%, to $297.95 at Thursday’s close, snapping out of step with a market that finished higher. (MarketWatch) The slide lands with IBM heading into Friday’s session with investors counting down to the company’s fourth-quarter report on Jan. 28 and a 5 p.m. ET conference call, set after the market close. (IBM Newsroom) Positioning has been lopsided in places. Hazeltree, which tracks crowded hedge-fund trades, said short bets in IBM stayed among the persistent “crowded” shorts in 2025 — meaning many funds were
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

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 15:05 ET — Regular session. Shares of International Business Machines Corp dropped roughly 2.7% to $300.56 in Thursday afternoon trading. The stock opened close to Wednesday’s close and fluctuated between $299.86 and $311.81 before settling. It had ended the previous session at $309.03. This shift raises a familiar challenge for Big Blue: whether it can convert compliance-driven tech purchases into more consistent growth, particularly as AI adoption accelerates in businesses. “Digital sovereignty” rules—meaning the need to keep data and system control within a specific country or region—are now running into the complex realities of AI
15 January 2026
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IBM stock rises against tech slump as BofA lifts target and Jan. 28 earnings date nears

IBM stock rises against tech slump as BofA lifts target and Jan. 28 earnings date nears

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 14:17 EST — Regular session International Business Machines Corp. shares climbed roughly 1% on Wednesday, defying a broader U.S. equity retreat. The company scheduled its quarterly results call for Jan. 28 and received a new price-target boost from Bank of America Securities. IBM gained 1.0% to $306.34, even as the tech-focused Invesco QQQ Trust slipped about 1.5%. This shift is crucial as IBM approaches a major earnings report during the peak of U.S. earnings season, a time when portfolio managers often react swiftly to guidance and cash flow signals. Investors want clear insight into whether
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Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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