Good MorningEquity markets rebounded on Monday to snap a 6-day losing streak. The rebound may extend into mid-week but is likely short-lived due to the expected economic data. The PCE price index is due on Friday and is unlikely to allow the FOMC to cut rates soon. The risk is that inflation will persist at current levels or accelerate, leading the FOMC to keep the base interest rate at its present levels through year's end. The S&P 500 advanced more than 1.0% at the session's high.
With May fast approaching, the question becomes whether this is a good year to sell in May and go away. Because the reality of inflation, interest rate cuts, and earnings growth does not align with the expectations at the start of the year, it is likely a good year to sit out the summer and wait until fall to reposition or add new money. The market may not sell off further, but there is little reason to think new highs will be sustained if reached or that volatility will subside. Featured: [No Brainer Gold Play]: “Show me a better investment.” (Ad) 
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The U.S. stock market indexes, such as the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, reached all-time high levels this year due to growing hype around the technology sector. At the center of this hype, investors chose to chase stocks in the semiconductor space, with a minor in artificial intelligence, though no... Read the Full Story |
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After the U.S. stock market pushed to all-time highs, a new level attributed to the hype born off the technology sector, few other stocks became as interesting as semiconductor players and artificial intelligence names. Far from being a Nvidia Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA), a consumer staples – known f... Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | Asian benchmarks extended gains Tuesday after U.S. stocks clawed back a chunk of their losses from last week, which was the worst for the S&P 500 in more than a year, while the yen weakened further to fresh 34-year lows.U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices rose.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edg... Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | Asian shares rose on Wednesday, led by an 2% gain in Japan’s Nikkei 225 after U.S. stocks rallied for a second straight day Tuesday, blunting the blow from what’s been a rough April.U.S. futures rose while oil prices edged lower.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.1% in morning trading to 38,337.2... Read the Full Story |
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Results from Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) set the semiconductor market up to fall, and all it took was a slim bit of news from Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) to spark the sell-off. Taiwan Semiconductor set it up by reducing its outlook for semiconductor growth this year, a fact that plays... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.California's investor-owned utilities can't use money from customers to pay for things like advertising their brand or lobbying for legislation. Instead, the... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter on strong international demand for its snacks and beverages.The Purchase, New York-based company said revenue rose 2% to $18.3 billion for the January-April period. That was higher than the $18 billion Wall Street forecast, according... Read the Full Story |
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IMAX Co. (NYSE: IMAX) owns and operates a technology platform that specializes in enhancing cinematic experiences. Contrary to popular belief, IMAX doesn't operate cinemas or movie theaters. However, they do profit from the movie production and theater business. This is in contrast to the largest ... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Credit card giant American Express posted a 34% jump in its first quarter profits on Friday, helped by more customers spending on its namesake cards as well as more customers keeping a balance on the cards Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services worldwide. The company operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers a hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allows clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment focuses on skills integration for strategy, experience, technology, and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment provides on-premises and cloud based server, and storage solutions, as well as life-cycle services for hybrid cloud infrastructure deployment. The Financing segment offers client and commercial financing, facilitates IBM clients' acquisition of hardware, software, and services. The company has a strategic partnership to various companies including hyperscalers, service providers, global system integrators, and software and hardware vendors that includes Adobe, Amazon Web services, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Samsung Electronics and SAP, and others. The company was formerly known as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. International Business Machines Corporation was incorporated in 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, New York. | Should I Buy International Business Machines Stock? IBM Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of International Business Machines was last updated on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 at 6:04 PM.
International Business Machines Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $290, which reflects a strong market capitalization of approximately $269 billion, indicating robust investor confidence.
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International Business Machines Co. recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, showcasing its ability to generate revenue effectively, with a quarterly revenue increase of 0.5% year-over-year.
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The company has a solid return on equity of 37.43%, which suggests that it is efficient in generating profits from its equity investments.
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International Business Machines Co. has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.68 per share, representing a yield of 2.32%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
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Analysts have given the stock a consensus rating of "Hold," with several firms issuing "buy" ratings, indicating potential for future growth and stability in the stock price.
International Business Machines Bear Case -
Despite recent earnings growth, the company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 49.87, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
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The dividend payout ratio is currently at 115.66%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
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One analyst has rated the stock with a "sell" rating, which may indicate concerns about the company's future performance.
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The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $296.16 and a low of $174.45, suggesting volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
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Recent downgrades from some analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," may reflect a cautious outlook on the company's growth prospects.
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