In the last five years, Oracle (ORCL) stock has returned a notable $54 Bil back to its shareholders through cold, hard cash via dividends and buybacks. That is not a small feat for a company that has simultaneously been funding one of the more aggressive infrastructure build-outs in enterprise tech. Let's look at some numbers and compare how this payout power stacks up against the market's biggest capital-return machines.
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IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.
The tech-heavy index was weighed down by significant selling pressure in the wake of AI chipmaker Broadcom's disappointing guidance.
The artificial intelligence boom that’s pushing market caps to records is reshaping employment. Challenger, Gray & Christmas data highlighted on CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime on June 4 indicates that more than 87,000 layoffs this year have been tied to AI, already eclipsing all of 2025’s full-year total just five months in. Chip leader NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) ... AI Layoffs Already Have Surpassed Last Year’s Total. Tech Workers Are Being Cut First.
Two of the most recognizable names in technology have been circling each other in the enterprise AI market for the better part of two years. One has the consulting relationships and the regulated industry credibility. The other has the infrastructure, the models, and the cloud platform. Neither has ...
Quantinuum’s debut may signal investor skepticism, but IBM CEO Arvind Krishna is defending the reality of quantum computing,
A few months ago, International Business Machines (IBM) looked like collateral damage in the artificial intelligence boom. Investors worried that the very technology powering the AI rally could quietly chip away at the businesses that have funded Big Blue for decades. That worry has faded fast, and ...
Quantinuum was supposed to be the quantum sector’s most anticipated public listing of the year. While Quantinuum posted a wider net loss and lower revenue for the first quarter, the phenomenon of growing losses and “lumpy” revenue—large infusions of income at inconsistent times—is observed by most players in the industry at some point in their life span.
IonQ (IONQ) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
QBTS outlines a roadmap to 100 logical qubits by 2032, aiming for 1M+ operations and major error reductions through its dual-rail architecture.
In recent months, IonQ has reported very large year-over-year revenue growth, surpassed US$100 million in annual sales, advanced a presold 256‑qubit system, and announced a planned US$1.80 billion acquisition of SkyWater alongside new government contracts through its IonQ Federal division. At the same time, IBM’s US$10 billion quantum commitment and Quantinuum’s billion‑dollar Nasdaq IPO have redirected attention and capital across the quantum sector, putting IonQ’s rapid expansion and...
For much of the AI boom, investors focused on the obvious winners: Nvidia Corp. and memory-chip makers such as Micron Technology Inc.. But a quieter trend has emerged over the past month. Some of the biggest stock-market winners have been...
Shares of human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) jumped 13.2% in the morning session after the company announced the appointment of Stephen A. (Steve) Lasher as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
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IBM's massive quantum computing investment is strengthening its position in what could become one of the technology industry's largest long-term opportunities.
When Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported its Q2 results, (Oct. year), it delivered a report card so strong that it fundamentally reset market expectations. Driving that shift was a massive pivot in guidance: management announced it now expects to generate “at least $3.5 billion” in free cash flow this year. Those are the same milestones the company had originally targeted for the long term, now pulled forward a full two years.

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Advanced Micro (AMD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Amazon stock and Alphabet were gaining on Thursday as they announced AI deals, shrugging off concerns about the technology sector.
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is included among the 10 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy. On June 3, Citi analyst Fatima Boolani raised her price recommendation on International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) to $375 from $285. She reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The move followed IBM’s announcement that it plans to invest an […]
The tech giant's consulting business announced a partnership with Google Cloud to advance agentic AI.
It didn’t take long for shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) to return to their winning ways. With a video clip from President Trump referring to CEO Arvind Krishna as a “legend” resurfacing online in viral fashion, questions linger as to what’s up with the sudden awakening of a name that was seemingly left behind ... IBM Set Records, Delivered 44% Gains in a Single Month as Trump Clip Resurfaces
Green Alpha Investment recently released its Q1 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Green Alpha Investment’s philosophy emphasizes that economic growth and portfolio returns are driven by companies that accelerate productivity and can tackle global economic risks. Next Economy Growth & Income Strategy aims for an above-average dividend yield […]
It’s the year of the mega-cap AI IPO, with SpaceX readying for a mid-June IPO, valued at $1.75 trillion, and Anthropic poised for its own big moment later in the year. Undoubtedly, if a piece of Elon Musk’s legendary space and AI company doesn’t tempt you, perhaps a stake in the company behind Claude and ... The Newest AI Winner Is Far Cheaper Than Anthropic — Plus, It’s Already Profitable