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This week of The Dealmaking 3 with “The Sports Professor” Rick Horrow breaks down this week’s three biggest deals at the intersection of sports, technology, and philanthropy. IBM launches its 2026 Sports Tech Startup Challenge at Web Summit Vancouver — a global initiative targeting AI startups from Seed to Series B, with showcases in Rio […] The post The Dealmaking 3: IBM’s AI Sports Challenge, Athletes for Hope & The $192B Sports Tech Boom appeared first on CorpGov.

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IBM (NYSE:IBM) has expanded its AI security portfolio, adding new AI-powered security services aimed at detecting and responding to AI-driven cyber threats. The company has entered a partnership with Anthropic to support Project Glasswing, which focuses on securing open-source software across critical infrastructure. These developments are intended to strengthen defenses against AI-enabled attacks and support shared vulnerability discovery and remediation across the wider security...

Visa, IBM and CrowdStrike headline new Zacks research as analysts assess AI, cybersecurity and digital payments trends.

IBM shares trade flat premarket as company expands AI cybersecurity push through Project Glasswing partnerships despite weak technical momentum.

If you are picking a U.S. technology ETF, the choice almost always narrows to Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FTEC) and The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK). Both look like the same trade: cheap, passive, mega-cap heavy. But XLK has quietly outrun FTEC 22.06% year to date versus 19.58%, and that gap traces ... XLK’s quiet edge over FTEC comes from a cap limit most investors never notice

LG CNS is accelerating its expansion into the North American manufacturing AX market with advanced AI-powered smart factory solutions.

IBM stock has shed 25% in 2026, topping mega-cap decliners. Strong earnings haven't stopped the slide. Here's what investors need to know.

Visa stays central to digital payments as cross-border activity and transaction growth fuel momentum despite margin pressure.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the latest expansion of its enterprise security program for the AI era, and partners with Anthropic as a member of Project Glasswing, an industry initiative to defend the world's critical software infrastructure.

It isn’t time to bail on the Magnificent Seven yet. But there are momentum winners in staples and healthcare, too.

IBM (IBM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Oracle and IBM have agreed to expand their 40 year partnership to deliver new integrated AI and hybrid cloud solutions. The companies plan to launch these joint offerings in 2026, targeting demand from enterprises using multi cloud and AI workloads. The collaboration focuses on combining Oracle cloud and database strengths with IBM's hybrid cloud and services capabilities. For investors watching NYSE:ORCL, this move comes with the stock recently trading around $186.61, with a 1 year return...

LONDON, May 19, 2026--Confluent, an IBM Company and the data streaming pioneer, today announced new capabilities in Confluent Intelligence and Confluent Cloud that streamline how real-time artificial intelligence (AI) applications are built and secured.

AusNet, Australia's largest diversified energy network business, has collaborated with IBM Consulting (NYSE: IBM) and Salesforce to transform how customers and electricians request and manage electricity connections. The new single, unified platform gives AusNet the ability to deliver faster, more transparent services for customers and electricians while scaling to meet rising demand — a timely, future-ready transformation as Australia prepares for increasing grid pressure driven by electrificat

The Dow Jones (^DJI) is made up of 30 of the most established and influential companies in the market. But even blue-chip stocks can struggle - some are dealing with slowing growth, outdated business models, or increasing competition.

Recent performance context for IBM stock International Business Machines (IBM) has seen mixed share performance recently, with the stock up 1.6% over the past day yet down around 12% over the past month and about 14% over the past year. See our latest analysis for International Business Machines. With the share price at US$222.75 after a 1-day share price return of 1.6%, IBM’s recent momentum still looks weaker, given the share price has fallen over 20% year to date while the 5-year total...

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is included among the 10 Best “Dogs of the Dow” Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2026. On May 7, RBC Capital Markets lowered its price recommendation on International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) to $300 from $330. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. The firm updated its […]

Oracle and IBM offer up to 34% upside as hyperscalers expand AI and quantum infrastructure amid a volatile macro backdrop.

It isn’t time to bail on the Magnificent Seven yet. But there are momentum winners in staples and healthcare, too.

Steve Weiss, founder and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, joins CNBC’s “Halftime Report” team to discuss why he's trimming Micron.

Cerebras Systems stock exploded after its IPO debut as investors rushed into the company's massive growth and $24.6 billion backlog story.

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AI-driven layoffs have become a defining theme across the tech industry over the past year, with some sources estimating more than 112,000 U.S. jobs being lost to AI since the start of 2025. While major companies like HP and Amazon have often framed these cuts as a way to boost efficiency and shift focus toward new technologies, investors themselves don't appear convinced that these layoffs will improve companies' bottom lines in the long run.

Kyndryl’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as the company posted flat year-on-year revenue while its non-GAAP profit per share fell significantly below Wall Street’s expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to prolonged sales cycles and evolving customer purchasing behaviors, particularly in relation to IBM partnerships. CEO Martin Schroeter noted that customers are increasingly deliberate in IT decision-making as they balance modernization and

If you are wondering whether International Business Machines stock is starting to look attractive on price, the recent numbers give you plenty to think about. The share price closed at US$219.30, with the stock down 4.6% over the last week, down 10.4% over the last month, and down 24.8% year to date. It is still showing gains of 15.7% over the last year, 89.8% over three years and 92.9% over five years. These moves have played out against a backdrop of ongoing attention on International...

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is among the stocks with the best earnings growth for the next 10 years. On May 12, Brian Schwartz from Oppenheimer lifted the price target on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) to $235 from $210 and reiterated an Outperform rating. While highlighting positive developments during the current quarter, which will strengthen its superior EPS […]

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When Spirit Airlines shut down earlier this month, its fleet of dozens of leased planes was left stranded all over the country. Now, the canary yellow Airbus planes need a place to go. Several pilots, like Steve Giordano, are taking aircraft back from Spirit Airlines and moving them from various airports to the deserts of Arizona. Some of these planes could be leased to other airlines, while others may be dismantled and sold for parts.

Datavault AI Inc (DVLT) reports robust tokenization contracts and strategic partnerships, while navigating regulatory challenges and market competition.