IBM posted first-quarter earnings Tuesday that beat analysts' estimates.
The chairman of the club that hosts America's most prestigious golf tournament skirted the prickly issue of women's membership Wednesday, saying it is a private matter.
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Will the famed Augusta National Golf Club invite IBM CEO Virginia Rometty to be its first female member?
Well, well. The boys at Augusta National Golf Club -- members and sponsors alike -- are in a big bind. Nine years after I led an unsuccessful effort by the National Council of Women's Organizations to open membership in the club to women, the "woman problem" is back.
There's a massive telescope on the drawing board that hasn't even started construction yet, but when it's finished in 2024, it'll generate more data in a single day than the entire Internet.
The patent war between Facebook and Yahoo may be only just starting.
Small suppliers looking to get online face time with big companies are getting a little help, thanks to a website launched by IBM Thursday.
Young upstarts like Apple and Google dominate the headlines, but century-old IBM is holding its own with the newbies. Big Blue's stock hit an all-time high on Monday, topping $200 per share.
IBM began the Ginni Rometty era on a positive note, posting fourth-quarter earnings Thursday that beat estimates.
Several times each year, the nation faces a widespread, food borne illness crisis. But there's an easy, cheap technological solution that could stop scares and outbreaks in their tracks.
It's 2012, the year that many believe will mark the end of the world. But if the four horsemen of the Apocalypse don't show up, you might want to make some smart investments for the long haul with a different kind of four horsemen.
After years of being more hype than highlight, Cyber Monday appears on its way to its biggest outing ever.
From 2001 through the beginning of 2009, Microsoft and IBM shared the same story: Once great technology growth stocks, their shares had flat-lined since the dot-com bust.
Warren Buffett said Monday that he's been buying up IBM stock this year and has amassed $10.7 billion worth of shares.
Sam Palmisano will step down as IBM's CEO at the end of the year and will be replaced by longtime company executive Ginni Rometty.
U.S. stocks geared up for a mixed open Tuesday, as investors mull over more company earnings, a faster-than-expected rise in producer prices and slower Chinese economic growth.
IBM reported a 7% increase in earnings for the third quarter Monday, but shares fell after hours as the tech giant's sales just barely missed forecasts.
Making computers behave like humans has taken another step forward.
Even the European debt crisis can't slow down Big Blue.
"The whole organization is enthusiastic about the rapidly increasing business."
Hewlett-Packard would love to be the next IBM: A mature, megacap tech company that is still winning praise from Wall Street for delivering steady growth.
Some of the most valuable real estate in cities is hidden beneath parked cars.
Stocks posted modest gains on Tuesday, following Monday's sharp selloff, as investors' attention turned to corporate earnings and the latest housing reports.
IBM reported better than expected first quarter earnings Tuesday, and raised its outlook for the rest of 2011, citing strong growth.
Imagine a world where no one ever gets stuck in traffic -- where cars have built-in sensors that can predict where and when future accidents will occur, keeping commuters out of harm's way. That's never going to happen.
Shares of International Business Machines rose 2.5% in after-hours trading Tuesday following a strong earnings report.
Walking into IBM's Yorktown Heights Research Center feels like entering a time capsule. The rock-covered walls and mod white chairs are super-'70s, and the wall clocks look like they belong in an old elementary school next to those clanging red bells.
Now that IBM is a hot momentum tech stock, it suddenly has to live up to some lofty forecasts.
IBM is trading at an all-time high. That's not a misprint.
IBM agreed on Monday to buy analytics firm Netezza for $1.7 billion, or $27 a share, but investors quickly sent the company's stock up above the bid price -- a signal that traders believe a bidding war could be looming.
The laptop that might be in front of you is an unused earthquake sensor.
IBM and five other major U.S. corporations said Tuesday they would make it easier for small companies to apply for billions of dollars worth of corporate contracts to help boost the economy.
I have more transistors than neurons. So do you. That's something worth caring about, because it signals the advance of a weird new world that most of us aren't prepared for. Yet we'd better get ready, for the world of the Syfy channel is looking startlingly plausible.
The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into whether IBM has abused its dominant position in the mainframe computer market.
IBM posted second-quarter earnings Monday that beat estimates, but its revenue fell short of forecasts.
Stocks closed higher Monday, recovering from earlier weakness, as optimism about corporate results due this week outweighed ongoing concerns about the economy.
At 7:30 in the morning on Oct. 16, 2009, Robert Moffat had already been at his desk at IBM's headquarters in Armonk, N.Y., for an hour and a half. As he had almost every day in his 31-year career at the company, he had left home at 5:30 a.m. to get a jump on work. He had just finished his first call of the day when his phone rang. It was his wife, Amor.
High-profile tech mergers have been ramping up, with big names like IBM and Google getting deals done this year.
The latest batch of quarterly earnings reports from many leading technology firms couldn't have looked any sweeter.
IBM reported strong earnings Monday and boosted its outlook for the rest of the year, citing a double-digit increase in software sales.
If you need a job, or just want a better one, here's a number that will give you hope: 50,000. That's how many people the giant consulting firm Accenture plans to hire this year. Yes, actual jobs, with pay. It's looking for telecom consultants, finance experts, software specialists, and many more. You could be one of them -- but will Accenture find you?
IBM posted a fourth-quarter profit Tuesday that beat Wall Street expectations. The tech giant also pointed to an improved outlook for 2010.
Communications technology has shrunk the globe, but there remains one large boundary to all this togetherness: language.
Leo Mendoza is a typical IBM sales rep. Based in Chicago, he starts his day with a 5:45 a.m. swim at a local health club, then usually hits the road by 7:15 to see clients in Milwaukee or Racine. A couple of days a week, he works from home. How often does he see his boss in person? Maybe once a month, maybe less.
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Have you ever wondered what happens when you save a photo to "the cloud" of the Internet? CNN.com explains how it all works.
If you own IBM shares, hold 'em. If you don't, now might still be a good time to get a piece of Big Blue.
International Business Machines posted third-quarter results on Thursday that met analysts' forecasts, then raised its expectations for the rest of the year, citing improving sales trends during the quarter.
Antitrust regulators have opened an investigation into claims that IBM abused its dominance of the market for mainframe computers to suppress rivals, an industry group said Thursday.
IBM's improved outlook lifted the Dow industrials Friday, but the broader market struggled as investors showed fatigue after a strong week on Wall Street.
Tech earnings season kicks off this week, with quarterly reports from industry giants Intel, Google and IBM, and investors will be hungering for signs that a turnaround is imminent.
I'm a bit intimidated entering IBM's research center in Hawthorne, New York. After all, the company's sales totaled $104 billion...yes, billion...last year.
In keeping with its massive Smarter Planet strategy designed to match analytics software, sensor technologies, and consulting expertise to the world's problems, IBM last week cut the ribbons on the Global Rail Innovation Center in Beijing, China.
Big companies, ranging from AT&T to Dell to FedEx to Tyson Foods, are among those cashing in on the billions of dollars of federal stimulus money that is rolling out the door.
At a table in Las Vegas, a town fueled by big bets, IBM software chief Steve Mills outlined one he doesn't want to make: Buying application provider SAP.
IBM said Tuesday that it will increase its quarterly dividend by 10% and will repurchase an additional $3 billion of its stock.
Big tech firms from IBM to Microsoft reported less-than-stellar financial results this week -- but there were pockets of optimism and most companies expect the end of 2009 to look much brighter.
The cup of coffee I drank this morning required 37 gallons of water to produce. In the United States, 35 out of 50 U.S. states will face water shortages in the near future. Even as drought and desertification inflict international misery, the world's five largest beverage companies collectively use enough water to satisfy the needs of the entire planet.
International Business Machines posted first-quarter earnings per share Monday that rose more than expected from a year ago, even as sales slipped substantially.
The acquisition of Sun Microsystems by International Business Machines' rival Oracle on Monday came just weeks after Sun's negotiations with IBM failed.
Stocks slipped Monday, retreating after a four-week run, on a bearish analyst note about the bank sector and a breakdown in merger talks between IBM and Sun Microsystems.
Not all sellers are adjusting to the new merger market. Dealmakers - like the U.S. lawyers and bankers gathered in New Orleans last week - were hopeful that the expectations of buyers and sellers are aligning.
Stocks retreated Monday, losing some momentum after a four-week rally, with a breakdown in IBM and Sun Microsystems talks leading a technology selloff.
It's the last day of a first quarter that most investors would like to forget. Stocks may have bounced back a bit in March, but the Dow and S&P 500 are still down more than 10%.
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IBM is laying off thousands in the U.S., but growing jobs in India. CNN's Bill Tucker reports.
IBM's reported plans to lay off thousands of U.S. workers and outsource many of those jobs to India, even as the company angles for billions in stimulus money, doesn't sit well with employee rights advocates.
Computer giant IBM reportedly is mulling a $6.5 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems, a combination that would bolster Armonk-based IBM's ability to deliver new services to corporate customers, including software and other applications delivered over the 'Net.
Stocks opened lower Wednesday morning as the Federal Reserve resumed its policy meeting and IBM is reportedly in talks to buy Sun Microsystems for at least $6.5 billion.
Here's one group you won't hear complaining too bitterly about government spending: Tech executives.
IBM employees being laid off in North America now have an alternative to joining the growing ranks of the unemployed - work for the company abroad.
Our love affair with PC hardware may be waning in this recession. Instead, we're smitten with services.
Stocks rallied early Wednesday, bouncing after the previous session's steep decline, as a positive earnings report and forecast from IBM helped temper ongoing worries about the auto and banking sectors.
Shares of IBM Corp. jumped 4% after hours Tuesday after the blue-chip reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings and offered an upbeat outlook for the year despite declining revenues.
Debt has always been a four-letter word, but has become an especially dirty one during this credit crunch. These days, folks with plenty of cash and no debt are cast as paragons of fiscal virtue, while those that ran up credit card bills are not.
When it comes to recruiting the Millennial Generation, it isn't only about salary ... it's about community service.
IBM Corp.'s second-quarter profit leaped 22 percent, blowing past Wall Street estimates as the technology company's bread-and-butter services division continued to thrive despite economic malaise in the U.S
Whew! So many earnings and so little time to digest everything. But let's try, shall we?
IBM on Friday said the Environmental Protection Agency has lifted a week-old ban that prevented the company from getting new government contracts
It has not been an easy year for investors.
Stocks closed higher Tuesday, for the third session in a row, as upbeat news from IBM and bond insurer MBIA helped offset a number of discouraging economic reports released earlier in the session.
Stocks closed higher Tuesday, for the third session in a row, as upbeat news from IBM and bond insurer MBIA helped offset a number of discouraging economic reports released earlier in the session.
Wall Street reversed earlier losses and rallied Tuesday after IBM approved a $15 billion stock buyback, suggesting to investors that there are still some companies out there with financial muscle
Stocks erased losses Tuesday morning, with the Dow turning higher, after IBM boosted its full-year outlook and said it would buyback $15 million in stock.
Stocks jumped Friday morning, bouncing after the previous session's steep decline, as investors welcomed upbeat earnings from GE and IBM and geared up for the expected release of the Bush Administration's fiscal stimulus plan.
Stocks rallied Monday as strong earnings from IBM boosted technology stocks and anticipation of a Fed interest rate cut encouraged investors to buy equities.
Stocks edged to session highs Monday afternoon as strong earnings from IBM boosted technology stocks and anticipation of a Fed interest rate cut encouraged investors to buy equities.
Stocks edged above session highs Monday afternoon after International Business Machines Corp. said fourth-quarter earnings will be higher-than-expected and anticipation of a Fed interest rate cut sparked a more bullish sentiment on Wall Street.
Stocks rose Monday after Dow component, International Business Machines Corp., said fourth-quarter earnings will be higher-than-expected and Credit Suisse upgraded U.S. stocks.
Stocks opened higher Monday morning after International Business Machines said fourth-quarter earnings will be higher-than-expected.
Stocks got a power surge at the start of trading Monday on IBM's earnings surprise.
IBM issued preliminary quarterly earnings Monday that handily beat Wall Street's estimates, sending its stock soaring.
Stock futures jumped Monday morning after tech bellwether IBM reported preliminary quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street's estimates.
Stereotypical images of Africa, as a global backwater plagued by poverty, disease, conflict and corruption, hide some encouraging realities. Democracy has taken root across the continent. The African economy is expanding briskly. So, too, are opportunities for businesses.
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A teen is questioned in New Zealand as part of an FBI-led crackdown on high-tech crime. ITN's Katie Razzall reports.
Tighter credit isn't stopping the world's biggest tech companies from continuing their acquisition binge. Software that helps customers understand what's happening in their businesses is, as an analyst says, "redhot."
Tech stocks rallied Wednesday as investors welcomed Intel and Yahoo's upbeat earnings, but blue chips slipped as investors dumped shares of IBM and United Technologies and eyed oil prices that briefly spiked to $89 a barrel.
The term "urban farming" may conjure up a community garden where locals grow a few heads of lettuce. But some academics envision something quite different for the increasingly hungry world of the 21st century: a vertical farm that will do for agriculture what the skyscraper did for office space.
Stocks were poised for a recovery Thursday as encouraging results from tech bellwether IBM helped offset concerns sparked by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
U.S. stocks gained ground at the start of trading Thursday as investors cheered the day's earnings reports, particularly tech bellwether IBM.
IBM, the world's largest technology services company, Wednesday beat quarterly profit expectations and raised its earning forecast for the year, helped by acquisitions and growth in computer services.
International Business Machines Corp. said Monday that it would buy Canada's DataMirror Corp. for about $163.5 million, continuing its push to expand software revenue through acquisitions.
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