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NYSE:IBM News 5 August 2025 - 8 December 2025

Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Most Active Stocks Today: Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and SoFi Lead US Market Action (Dec. 8, 2025)

Fed meeting jitters, a $72–$108 billion streaming war, and an $11 billion AI data deal put Nvidia, Tesla, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, SoFi, IBM and Confluent among the most active stocks on the US market today. Quick Snapshot: What’s Driving Today’s Most Active US Stocks? As Wall Street opens the second week of December, US indices are hovering just below record highs while traders brace for the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of 2025. The S&P 500 is trading near 5,278, within touching distance of the 5,300 resistance zone, with the Nasdaq 100 also pushing toward fresh highs and the
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Biotech Breakouts and IBM–Confluent Deal Lead U.S. Market Movers (December 8, 2025)

U.S. stocks traded mostly flat on Monday as Wall Street headed into a crucial Federal Reserve meeting, but under the surface the tape was anything but quiet. While the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered around unchanged and the Nasdaq 100 eked out a small gain, small‑cap and high‑beta names ripped higher, led by a wave of biotech catalysts and a blockbuster AI‑data takeover. According to StockAnalysis.com’s real‑time “Gainers Today” screen, Cemtrex, Structure Therapeutics, Wave Life Sciences, Fulcrum Therapeutics and iBio sat atop the leaderboard by early afternoon, each posting gains of nearly 50% or more. Many of
8 December 2025
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IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in All‑Cash Deal to Power Enterprise AI Data Streaming

IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in All‑Cash Deal to Power Enterprise AI Data Streaming

December 8, 2025 International Business Machines (IBM) has agreed to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at $11 billion, the latest sign that Big Tech’s AI arms race is shifting from models to the real‑time data infrastructure that feeds them. Under a definitive agreement announced on Monday, IBM will buy all of Confluent’s outstanding common shares for $31 per share in cash, implying an enterprise value of $11 billion.IBM Newsroom+1 The companies expect the deal to close by mid‑2026, pending Confluent shareholder and regulatory approvals.IBM Newsroom+1 IBM says the acquisition will allow it to build a “smart
8 December 2025
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IBM Stock After the $11 Billion Confluent Deal: Price, Forecasts and AI Strategy in December 2025

IBM Stock After the $11 Billion Confluent Deal: Price, Forecasts and AI Strategy in December 2025

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is back in the M&A headlines. On December 8, 2025, IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) in an all‑cash transaction valued at about $11 billion, or $31 per share.IBM Newsroom The deal lands after a year in which IBM shares have climbed a little over 40% year‑to‑date and are trading near record highs, powered by a renewed focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and mainframe cycles.Investing.com UK+1 Here’s a comprehensive look at where IBM stock stands today, what the Confluent acquisition means strategically and financially, and how Wall
8 December 2025
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IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Acquisition: How Real‑Time Data Supercharges Its AI and Cloud Strategy

IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Acquisition: How Real‑Time Data Supercharges Its AI and Cloud Strategy

IBM has agreed to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash deal valued at $11 billion, in what is shaping up to be one of the defining AI and cloud infrastructure deals of 2025. The transaction, announced on December 8, 2025, will see IBM pay $31 per share for all outstanding Confluent stock, implying an enterprise value of around $11 billion and marking its largest software acquisition since Red Hat in 2019. IBM Newsroom+1 The move is central to IBM’s pitch that the next phase of enterprise AI will be won not just with large models, but with the plumbing
8 December 2025
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IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

Published December 8, 2025 International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is moving ahead with one of its largest software deals in years, agreeing to acquire data-streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at about $11 billion, following a wave of reports that it was “close to a deal” over the weekend.Reuters+1 The purchase, priced at $31 per share in cash, gives IBM control of one of the leading platforms for real‑time data streaming—technology increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure for enterprise AI and cloud applications.IBM Newsroom+1 From “close to a deal” to signed agreement On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal and others reported that IBM
8 December 2025
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2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software: Workday, OneStream and Board Front an AI Arms Race in FP&A

2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software: Workday, OneStream and Board Front an AI Arms Race in FP&A

The financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software market just hit a major checkpoint. Gartner has published its 2025 Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, and within hours a wave of vendors — including Workday, OneStream and Board — announced fresh leadership positions, all leaning heavily into AI, agents and unified enterprise planning. PR Newswire+2PR Newswire+2 For CFOs and FP&A leaders, these announcements on and around December 4–5, 2025, are more than marketing. They provide a snapshot of who Gartner sees as shaping the next era of planning, forecasting and performance management across 14 evaluated vendors. Anaplan Inc What the 2025
5 December 2025
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IBM Stock Price Outlook Before the Market Opens on December 1, 2025: AI, Quantum and Dividends Drive NYSE:IBM Near Its Highs

IBM Stock Price Outlook Before the Market Opens on December 1, 2025: AI, Quantum and Dividends Drive NYSE:IBM Near Its Highs

As U.S. markets head into the first trading session of December 2025, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is positioned just below its 52‑week high after a powerful multi‑month rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, mainframe upgrades and a rising quantum computing story. This article compiles the key IBM stock price moves, news, analyses and forecasts published between November 28–30, 2025, and sets the scene for traders and investors looking at IBM before the bell on Monday, December 1, 2025. All prices and metrics are as of the close on Friday, November 28, 2025, and public research available
30 November 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on November 30, 2025: Chronosphere Deal, Quantum-Safe Push and CyberArk Merger Drive a Volatile Repricing

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock on November 30, 2025: Chronosphere Deal, Quantum-Safe Push and CyberArk Merger Drive a Volatile Repricing

As of November 30, 2025, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) heads into December as one of the most closely watched names in cybersecurity, AI infrastructure and now observability. Yet its stock price is still digesting a month packed with earnings, mega-deals and new product announcements. Palo Alto Networks last closed at $190.13 per share on November 28, 2025, up about 2.6% on the day and roughly 3% over the past week, but still around 15–17% below its 52‑week high of $223.61. MacroTrends+1 The company’s market capitalization sits in the low‑$130 billion range, with the stock trading on a rich
30 November 2025
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IBM Stock Soars on AI, Quantum, and Cloud Hype – Is the Rally Sustainable?

IBM Stock Today (11/11/2025): Price Action, Fresh AI Partnerships, and Design Win Put IBM in Focus

Updated November 11, 2025 Summary: IBM (NYSE: IBM) finished Tuesday higher as investors digested a trio of same‑day headlines—from a new watsonx deployment at Italy’s Unipol Assicurazioni, to IBM joining the OpenSearch Software Foundation as a Premier Member, to a Red Dot design award for watsonx Orchestrate—alongside continued technical strength flagged by Investor’s Business Daily. Together, the news reinforced IBM’s AI‑led pivot and helped keep shares within striking distance of 52‑week highs. Investors+3IBM Newsroom+3PR Newswire+3 IBM stock snapshot for November 11, 2025 IBM ended the session at $313.72, up about 1.5%, with an intraday high near $317.9 and low around $308.4. Volume ran roughly 4.38 million shares, modest versus
11 November 2025
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IBM Stock Soars on Quantum Breakthrough and AI Revival – Key Updates (Sept 25, 2025)

IBM layoffs today (Nov. 5, 2025): Big Blue to cut ‘thousands’ of roles as focus shifts to software and AI

IBM said it will reduce a “low single‑digit percentage” of its ~270,000 global workforce in 4Q 2025. Here’s everything confirmed today, what remains uncertain, and how it may affect employees, customers, and investors. Key takeaways (as of Nov. 5, 2025) What’s new today, Nov. 5 How many jobs, and where? Why now? The strategy behind the cuts Timeline of reporting What this means if you’re an IBM employee or customer The open questions Short quote for context “In the fourth quarter we are executing an action that will impact a low single‑digit percentage of our global workforce.” — IBM spokesperson.
5 November 2025
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IBM Slashes Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Boom – Why Big Blue Is Cutting Staff Now

IBM Slashes Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Boom – Why Big Blue Is Cutting Staff Now

IBM’s AI-Era Layoffs and Strategic Shift IBM’s decision to cut thousands of jobs by year-end comes at a paradoxical moment when artificial intelligence is booming across the tech sector. The company announced that a “low single-digit percentage” of its global workforce will be impacted in Q4 2025 Newsweek. In practice, this means on the order of three to eight thousand employees could lose their jobs in the coming weeks. An IBM spokesperson framed the move as a routine workforce adjustment, saying IBM continually reviews its staff mix and will “at times rebalance accordingly” to align with business priorities Gvwire. What’s
5 November 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Are Booming: Top 5 to Buy Now (October 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Are Booming: Top 5 to Buy Now (October 2025)

1. IonQ (IONQ) – Trapped-Ion Trailblazer with Big Backing IonQ is widely regarded as the frontrunner among pure-play quantum computing companies. Founded in 2015, the Maryland-based firm uses trapped-ion technology for its quantum processors – a method praised for high qubit fidelity and easy networking. IonQ was the first quantum hardware startup to go public (via SPAC in 2021), and it has rapidly scaled up both its technology and its valuation in 2025. Stock Surge & Outlook: IonQ’s stock price has exploded this year, rising roughly 600–700% year-to-datets2.techts2.tech. Shares hit an all-time high around $75–$82 in mid-October after a parabolic
21 October 2025
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Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Deal & AI Hype – Is the 400% Rally Sustainable?

Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Deal & AI Hype – Is the 400% Rally Sustainable?

What to Know Before Markets Open on October 20, 2025 Market Reaction: Wild Swings and Heavy Trading Datavault AI’s stock has been on a wild roller-coaster in recent days as investors react to the company’s bold moves. After steadily climbing above $1 through early October – a threshold that allowed DVLT to regain Nasdaq compliance on Oct. 10, removing prior delisting risk ts2.tech – the stock went into overdrive. News of the massive Bitcoin-funded investment and optimistic guidance ignited a retail trading frenzy. Shares that traded at about $0.50 a month ago suddenly spiked to an intraday peak near $2.70–$3.00
19 October 2025
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Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Deal & AI Hype – Is the 400% Rally Sustainable?

Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Deal & AI Hype – Is the 400% Rally Sustainable?

DVLT Stock Soars on AI & Bitcoin Buzz Datavault AI’s stock has been on a gravity-defying run in recent weeks. On October 14, DVLT surged +28.8% in a single session to close at $2.19marketbeat.com. That capped an astonishing rally – shares are up roughly 400% from mid-September levels, when they traded around 50 cents. The tiny Nasdaq-listed company (formerly known as WiSA Technologies) rebranded this year to focus on AI-driven data monetization, and it has suddenly become a retail trader favorite amid 2025’s AI stock frenzy. For context, DVLT’s 52-week range spans from a mere $0.25 up to about $3.10marketbeat.com.
15 October 2025
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IBM Stock Soars on Quantum Breakthrough and AI Revival – Key Updates (Sept 25, 2025)

IBM’s AI Revolution Sends Stock Soaring as Big Blue Takes on Tech Giants

Stock Performance: Riding High into October IBM’s stock has been on a steady upswing and enters October 2025 trading near its highest levels in years. The stock closed at $288.37 on Friday, Oct 3markets.financialcontent.com, essentially flat to slightly up over the past few days. It’s hovering just shy of its 52-week peak (around $296) after a late-September jump. In fact, IBM briefly hit an intraday high near $296 in late September when news of a quantum computing breakthrough with HSBC sparked a rally of over 5% in a single dayts2.tech. As of the first week of October, shares are within ~3%
6 October 2025
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Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Set to Soar: 2025’s Next Tech Investment Boom

Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Tech Investing Quantum computing concept illustration. 2025 has seen quantum technology leap from labs toward commercial viability, fueling a wave of investor interest and stock gains. After the AI frenzy, quantum computing is emerging as the next big tech investment trendnasdaq.com. Quantum computers leverage bizarre physics to solve problems vastly faster than classical machines, promising breakthroughs in drug discovery, finance, AI, logistics, and cybersecurity. In 2025, this once-experimental field is rapidly moving from concept to reality – and Wall Street has taken notice. Many companies agree that around 2030 will be a turning point
5 October 2025
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IBM Stock Soars on Quantum Breakthrough and AI Revival – Key Updates (Sept 25, 2025)

IBM’s 2025 Surge: AI Boom, Quantum Breakthrough & Stock Soars to New Heights

Stock Performance & Valuation:IBM stock has been on a tear in 2025. After underperforming for years, it rallied ~28% through late Sept (vs. S&P +13%) marketsmojo.com. The shares briefly hit a 52-week high near $296 investing.com. (On Sept 25, 2025, IBM jumped over 5% intraday marketsmojo.com, fueled by a quantum computing breakthrough with HSBC reuters.com.) Over three years the stock is up ~130% marketsmojo.com. Valuation metrics are relatively stretched: P/E stands at ~45.7 investing.com, well above long-term norms. (By contrast, Oracle trades near a ~66 P/E companiesmarketcap.com, Microsoft ~30–35, Amazon ~33 macrotrends.net.) IBM’s price/book ~9.6, reflecting investors pricing in high
29 September 2025
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The Great AI Job Takeover: How Robots and Algorithms Are Replacing Workers Worldwide

The Great AI Job Takeover: How Robots and Algorithms Are Replacing Workers Worldwide

Introduction: A New Wave of Automation Artificial intelligence has kicked off a revolution in workplaces around the world. Recent advances – especially in generative AI like large language models and image generators – enable machines to perform tasks once thought to be uniquely human. From drafting reports to driving vehicles, AI systems are now capable of cognitive and creative work, not just rote factory tasks. This is driving a new wave of automation that is transforming jobs across all sectors, white-collar and blue-collar alike. The impact is already being felt. Layoff statistics and hiring trends suggest AI is beginning to displace workers in significant numbers. In
31 August 2025
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Quantum Showdown: Superconducting vs Trapped Ion vs Photonic – Who Will Rule Quantum Computing?

Quantum Showdown: Superconducting vs Trapped Ion vs Photonic – Who Will Rule Quantum Computing?

IBM unveiled Condor in 2023 as the first quantum processor with 1,121 superconducting qubits, with a roadmap to over 4,000 qubits by 2025. Google released the Willow superconducting chip with 105 qubits in 2024, where adding qubits produced an exponential reduction in the error rate and crossed the fault-tolerance threshold for quantum error correction. IonQ’s Harmony, Aria, and Forte devices offer up to 29–36 algorithmic qubits on 20+ Ba+ ions, with Forte reaching 35 effective qubits in 2024 and a 64-physical-qubit target by 2025. Quantinuum demonstrated 12 fully error-corrected logical qubits in 2024 in partnership with Microsoft, and by mid-2025
5 August 2025
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T-Mobile stock price slides into the weekend as Feb. 11 earnings update looms

T-Mobile stock price slides into the weekend as Feb. 11 earnings update looms

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 16:46 EST — Market closed. T-Mobile US shares fell 2.2% on Friday to close at $197.39, snapping a three-session rise and lagging telecom peers in a broad market rebound. The stock traded about 5.1 million shares, a bit below its 50-day average, and ended roughly 29% below its 52-week high. (MarketWatch) The drop leaves investors staring at a tight calendar: T-Mobile plans to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11 and pair the call with a capital markets day update — a briefing where executives lay out targets and priorities. The company said
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