Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) Leads The Day Higher, International Business Machines (IBM) Lags
at The Street - 51 mins ago
The Dow component that led the way higher today was Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT), which sported a 67-cent gain (+0.8%) bringing the stock to $90.02. Holding the Dow back today was International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), which lagged the broader Dow...
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), WMT: 90.02 (+0.67)
IBM slides following 2015 estimate cuts
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - 2 hrs 47 mins ago
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Mon Jan 12, 12:23PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are down at 1 p.m.:
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76), LXK: 40.70 (+0.05)
Accenture's Navitaire Technologies Chosen by HK Express - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 12, 12:20PM CST
HK Express has implemented Accenture's (ACN) Navitaire-hosted New Skies passenger reservation and SkyLedger revenue accounting services.
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), FC: 17.76 (-0.74), STN: 24.90 (-1.05), ACN: 89.51 (-0.27)
3 IBM Proof Tech ETFs for 2015 - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 12, 12:00PM CST
These ETFs do not have IBM in their roster and could be solid picks for investors seeking to remain invested in the growing tech space.
FXL: 33.79 (-0.49), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), QTEC: 42.74 (-0.67), PSCT: 48.41 (-0.33)
Best Stock 2015: IBM
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 12, 11:15AM CST
This article is part of the series Top Tech Stocks 2015. Click here to read other installments of this series. Each December and January, many investors re-balance their portfolios, which means fresh stock ideas are at a premium this...
AMZN: 291.41 (-5.52), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62)
You Won't Believe What Warren Buffett Is Doing Now
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 12, 11:00AM CST
Warren Buffett's next move may be his biggest and most surprising yet. The history With a fortune of more than $70 billion and a nearly unparalleled track record of success in business and investing, Buffett is one of the world's few investors...
KO: 42.64 (-0.39), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
Can Infosys Fend Off Accenture in Enterprise Consulting Race?
at The Street - Mon Jan 12, 10:40AM CST
Infosys' strong guidance points to how viable the consulting space has become, especially after a subpar 2014.
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), INFY: 33.52 (-0.04), CTSH: 54.15 (+0.03), ACN: 89.51 (-0.27)
Early Glance: Computer companies
AP - Mon Jan 12, 9:45AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are down at 10 a.m.:
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76), LXK: 40.70 (+0.05)
Application Performance Management Market 2014-2019: Platform (Software and Services), Deployment Mode (On-premise, Cloud and Hybrid) & Access type (Web and Mobile)
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 9:14AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vxk8mx/application) has announced the addition of the "Application Performance Management Market by Platform (Software and Services), by Deployment Mode, by Access type, & by User Type - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The Application performance management market size is expected to grow from $2.72 billion in 2014 to $ 4.98 billion by 2019, at an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.86%. This study is done to understand the Application performance management market structure and is intended to help the enterprises in this segment. The overall APM market size in this study has been defined by considering the revenues generated by the use of APM software. Various APM services include implementation, training and support, and consulting. This market size has been further segmented into access types such as web and mobile users. The APM market also comprises segmentation by vertical which include various industries. The global market has been divided into North America (NA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Latin America (LA) regions for a region-specific analysis which has been provided in the report. Each regional market has been further segmented by software, services, platform, and access type; also, market size forecasts of various sub-segments have been included in the report. Furthermore, the report also includes an extensive analysis of the key players in the Application performance management market with their profiles, strategies, and developments. IBM, HP, CA Technology, Compuware, Dell, Riverbed Technology, Microsoft, AppDynamics, and New Relic are some of the major players in this market. These players along with the others present in the market are expected to develop more advanced and user-friendly solutions to combat the increasing need of APM, and thus create notable market traction during the forecast period from 2014 to 2019. The report also provides insights about the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, global adoption trends, and key issues of the APM market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 APM Market Analysis, By Platform Type 8 APM Market Analysis, By Deployment Type 9 APM Market Analysis, By User Type 10 APM Market Analysis, By Access Type 11 APM Market Analysis, By Vertical 12 Geographic Analysis 13 Competitive Landscape 14 Company Profiles - Appdynamics - BMC Software - CA Technologies - Compuware Corporation - Dell Software - Hewlett-Packard (HP) - International Business Machines (IBM) - Microsoft Corporation - New Relic - Riverbed Technology For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vx...pplication
NEWR: 34.34 (+0.48), RVBD: 20.55 (-0.01), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), CPWR: 10.35 (+0.01), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), HPQ: 39.92 (-0.75)
Technical Roundup on IT Services Equities - International Business Machines, Infosys, Teradata, Xerox, and Sabre
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 12, 8:15AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), Infosys Ltd (NYSE: INFY), Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. The US markets on Friday, January 09, 2015, ended on a negative note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 17,737.37, down 0.95% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,704.07, down 0.68%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.84% lower at 2,044.81. During the trading session, all the ten sectors finished on a lower note. The S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index ended the day at 689.64, down 0.28%, whereas the index has gained 9.96% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), SABR: 19.53 (-0.30), XRX: 13.59 (-0.14), INFY: 33.52 (-0.04), TDC: 42.63 (-0.80)
Will This Price Target Decrease Hurt IBM Stock Today?
at The Street - Mon Jan 12, 8:03AM CST
Jefferies lowers its price target for IBM (IBM) to $130 from $144, lowering EPS estimates through 2015.
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)
IBM Breaks U.S. Patent Record in 2014
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 12, 8:00AM CST
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it received a record 7,534 patents in 2014 -- marking the 22nd consecutive year that the company topped the annual list of U.S. patent recipients.
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)
Best Stocks 2015: Why These 5 Tech Names Could Soar This Year
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 12, 7:44AM CST
If your New Year's resolution was to overhaul your portfolio, you're by no means alone. Every year when December fades to January, many investors rebalance their portfolios, which means investors are on the prowl for new stock picks poised to...
AMZN: 291.41 (-5.52), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), QCOM: 73.57 (-0.85), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76), YNDX: 17.66 (-0.58)
401(k) Reconstructed: 2014 Portfolio Review
Eric Landis - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 12, 7:19AM CST
COH: 38.57 (+0.37), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), TAL: 40.96 (+0.25), OXY: 74.95 (-2.59)
Research and Markets: United States Defence Logistics Information Systems Market 2015-2019 with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP & Siemens PLM Software Dominating
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 5:51AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pwdk6w/dlis_market_in) has announced the addition of the "DLIS Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering.
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)
Research and Markets: United States Federal IT (Hardware, Software, Services) Market 2015-2019 with Accenture, CSC, Dell, HP & IBM Dominating
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 5:40AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tgbg6m/federal_it_market) has announced the addition of the "Federal IT Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering.
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)
United States Federal IT (Hardware, Software, Services) Market 2015-2019 with Accenture, CSC, Dell, HP & IBM Dominating
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 5:37AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6zs4g/federal_it_market) has announced the addition of the "Federal IT Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Federal IT market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 1.67% over the period 2014-2019. The Federal information technology has evolved rapidly to provide a new platform with the advances in virtualization technology, cloud computing, and mobile devices to enhance IT infrastructure and security aspects. Such developments offer opportunities to increase the value and accessibility of government resources and encourage greater internal and external collaboration. The US federal government has been trying to adopt IT solutions that can help defense agencies and departments to improve their processes leading to efficiency. Increased collaboration and information sharing is one of the key trends emerging in the market. The Department of Homeland Security launched the vUSA to encourage the state and local governments in collaboration and information sharing. vUSA builds on the efforts of local and state agencies to acquire and share critical information on demand, visualize the information and provide fast analysis, and support critical decision making. According to the report, increased need for cybersecurity is one of the major drivers in the market because of the increased complexity and number of cyber-attacks in the US. The US Federal Government has started to focus more toward formulation of policies and procedures to reduce information security risk. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges faced by the market is the increased number of security threats. With the evolution of web technology, adoption of web-based applications and services by the US Federal Government has increased. On the other hand, the severity of security threats including APTs is also increasing. The Federal IT market in US can be segmented into three divisions: - Hardware - Software - Services Key Vendors - Accenture - CSC - Dell - HP - IBM Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Products - Market Segmentation by End Users - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6..._it_market
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)
United States Defence Logistics Information Systems Market 2015-2019 with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP & Siemens PLM Software Dominating
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 5:37AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rchmhq/dlis_market_in) has announced the addition of the "DLIS Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the DLIS market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 3.56% over the period 2014-2019 DLIS are sophisticated enterprise applications used to provide integrated, interoperable, and quality logistics data and solutions for defence services. These applications run on IT platforms and simply the complex defence logistics SCM process by providing efficient applications and output. They also provide strategic and operational value for decision-making purpose. Currently, DLIS service providers are improving defence logistics by introducing innovative SCM. The increased adoption of cloud computing and service-oriented architecture -based solutions is one major trend upcoming in this market. Cloud computing and SOA are novel IT concepts that are now being used widely in integrated defense logistics systems. They facilitate faster access to network systems, data analytics, and information sharing with limited hardware requirements. According to the report, increased defense expenditure is one of the main drivers of the DLIS market in the US. The market witnessed an increase in defense IT spending and this increased expenditure will facilitate IT research, which will further enhance the operational efficiency of DLIS applications. Further, the report states that high maintenance costs of DLIS applications have restricted the growth of the market. DLIS applications require frequent updates and experts to manage them. Moreover, highly qualified experts and technicians are required to maintain these systems as in-depth technical knowledge is required to monitor DLIS. Key Vendors - IBM - Microsoft - Oracle - SAP - Siemens PLM Software Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - US Defence Expenditure - DLIS Market in US - Market Segmentation by Services Provided - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rc..._market_in
IBM: 156.44 (-2.67)