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Big Blue’s Big Bet: IBM Buys AI Nervous System for $11B

IBM's strategic acquisition of Confluent is a major investment to secure the foundational real-time data infrastructure needed for the future of enterprise AI.

IBM looks to secure data infrastructure with $11bn bid for Confluent

IBM looks to secure data infrastructure with $11bn bid for Confluent

IBM is set to buy Confluent for around 34% more than it was worth according to previous share prices.

Broadcom To Rally Around 10%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

Broadcom To Rally Around 10%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

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After Massive Layoffs, IBM Spends £8.9 Billion to Acquire Confluent - Here's Why

IBM has announced an USD 11 billion (£8.9 billion) acquisition of Confluent shortly after major layoffs. Here's why the tech giant is changing its workforce and doubling down on AI.

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Asian shares slip after Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

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Is It Too Late to Chase the IBM-Driven Rally in Confluent Stock?

Confluent stock soars as IBM announces plans to buy the data streaming platform for $11 billion. Here’s why CFLT shares have little to no room for further upside in 2026.

Stocks Slip to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today

While a rate cut is widely expected this week, uncertainty is building around the Fed's future plans for monetary policy.

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Confluent Stock Skyrockets As IBM Seals $11 Billion Buyout

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) agreed to acquire Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) for $31 per share, giving the data streaming pioneer an enterprise value of $11 billion.

Is CDW Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Is CDW Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Although CDW has lagged behind the Dow over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

IBM to buy Confluent in $11 billion deal to bolster AI offerings

IBM to buy Confluent in $11 billion deal to bolster AI offerings

Data streaming platform Confluent is responsible for infrastructure that underpins AI systems, allowing companies to rapidly transfer information.

IBM Reportedly Nears $11 Billion Deal To Acquire Confluent, In Big Push Into Real-Time AI Data

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire data-infrastructure company Confluent Inc (NASDAQ:CFLT) for approximately $11 billion.

"There is 'no way'" - IBM CEO says current AI data center trends are unsustainable, and he would know

"There is 'no way'" - IBM CEO says current AI data center trends are unsustainable, and he would know

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna warns that massive AI data center expansions carry unsustainable costs and hardware replacement challenges globally.

AMD's Lisa Su doesn't believe there's an AI bubble: 'Emphatically, from my perspective, no'

AMD's Lisa Su doesn't believe there's an AI bubble: 'Emphatically, from my perspective, no'

Bound to burst?

IBM unveiled its Deep Blue chess supercomputer prototype 30 years ago today — two years later in its second attempt, it defeated Grandmaster Garry Kasparov

IBM unveiled its Deep Blue chess supercomputer prototype 30 years ago today — two years later in its second attempt, it defeated Grandmaster Garry Kasparov

On November 5, 1995, IBM took the wraps off its Deep Blue prototype, a supercomputer designed to beat the world’s greatest chess players.

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With Fears Swirling, IBM Says There Is No AI Bubble. Does That Make IBM Stock a Buy Here?

Despite all the noise about an AI bubble, IBM isn’t buying into the fear. Could that confidence be your cue to load up on the stock?

'This is a race towards who can get more and more of the world’s 7.5 billion people to become subscribers': IBM's CEO says the AI industry isn't a bubble

I'm not so sure.

'Never bet against' Jensen Huang's 'ability to disrupt himself' says IBM chief

Nvidia was recently evaluated at $5 trillion, but what if the AI bubble pops?

How two leaders used design thinking and a focus on outcomes to transform two Fortune 500 giants

Phil Gilbert and Tony Bynum, speakers at the Fortune Brainstorm Design conference in Macau, worked to transform IBM and Northwestern Mutual, respectively.

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IBM CEO warns there’s ‘no way’ hyperscalers like Google and Amazon will be able to turn a profit at the rate of their data center spending

The profits needed to justify massive data center spending don’t add up, said Arvind Krishna.

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IBM CEO warns that ongoing trillion-dollar AI data center buildout is unsustainable — says there is 'no way' that infrastructure costs can turn a profit

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna used an appearance on The Verge’s Decoder podcast to question whether the capital spending now underway in pursuit of AGI can ever pay for itself.

The $8 Trillion AI Mirage: IBM Says The Math Just Doesn't Work

Everyone on Wall Street is busy celebrating the AI supercycle — until you try the math. This week, IBM (NYSE:IBM) CEO Arvind Krishna dropped a number so large it could stop the AI party cold.

IBM exec asks job candidates whether they think we are in an AI bubble as a make-or-break interview test

Do you think we’re in an AI Bubble? Even the experts can’t agree. And weirdly, your opinion on all this could decide whether you get the job.

Insiders say the future of AI will be smaller and cheaper than you think

Bigger is not necessarily better, these execs say.

Talk about a triple threat - IBM says it can now support up to 47PB on a full rack, so load it up

IBM expands the Scale System 6000 with higher flash density, stronger throughput, and software updates designed for large AI-driven workloads.

Kyndryl Wins Wall Street Support As 'Triple A' Plan Fixes Profits After IBM Split: Analyst

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc (NYSE:KD) is gaining momentum in its post-International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) transformation.

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