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A device developed by Waterloo-based QuantumCore Inc. may help Google and IBM to scale up their quantum computing

IBM aims to strengthen its quantum technology capabilities with the planned purchase of R&D firm.

You might think a stock jumps on its own news, but Wednesday's surge was a lesson in how the AI hardware frenzy is lifting all boats.

While other tech giants spend on AI data centers, Big Blue aims to keep selling mainframes and pour profits into quantum computing.

IBM (NYSE:IBM) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories. The deal is intended to expand IBM's quantum computing portfolio by adding HRL's silicon spin qubit expertise. The acquisition is focused on longer term progress in scalable and fault tolerant quantum systems. For investors tracking IBM, this move fits within the core of the company’s long term quantum computing ambitions. IBM has been building out quantum hardware, software, and ecosystem partnerships, and HRL...

The picture emerging from Q2 earnings is one of broad-based strength. Companies are comfortably beating consensus estimates-even as those forecasts were revised upward leading into the reporting cycle-while the overall pace of earnings growth continues to accelerate noticeably.

IBM says it’s acquiring HRL Laboratories to accelerate its roadmap in fault-tolerant quantum computing. But does that warrant buying IBM shares today?

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Once ranked among America's corporate giants, IBM has missed nearly every major tech revolution of the past four decades. Now a stunning earnings report reveals just how far and how fast the company continues to fall.

IBM stock could be stuck in the penalty box for some time after its Q2 earnings pre-release sent shares tumbling.

All three major US stock indexes were down in late-morning trading Thursday, as Alphabet (GOOG) and

International Business Machines' (IBM) second half recovery scenario is plausible, supported by earl

IBM (IBM) lowered its full-year sales out after falling short of second quarter earnings and revenue estimates. The stock is down nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid to discuss the latest round of AI volatility that the chipmaker may be caught up in.

If you hold shares in the AI software firm, you're already carrying the full weight of a market pricing an exceptionally broad range of futures for the company.

IBM is still hoping on the mainframe rebound.

IBM's Q2 earnings met estimates, but delayed software deals and weaker mainframe sales drove a revenue miss and lower 2026 growth guidance.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.20%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.77%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

IBM cuts its 2026 revenue growth outlook after delayed software deals, while early Q3 closures and infrastructure strength support a second-half rebound.

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) shares were set to open about 2% lower on Thursday after the technology company reported second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that missed Wall Street expectations while lowering its full-year constant currency revenue growth...

HRL, jointly owned by Boeing and GM, makes electron spin qubits — a different approach from the superconducting circuits IBM currently uses

IBM’s earnings pre-announcement sent the stock into a tailspin but Wall Street isn’t giving up just yet.

The consulting giant is quietly using its balance sheet to buy its way into entirely new, product-led markets that could redefine its growth story.

US equity markets were tracking in the red before the opening bell Thursday and oil prices rose amid

Alphabet and Tesla shares fall as investors worry about a rally in oil prices that could drive inflation higher.

The company now expects constant-currency revenue growth of 4% to 5% for 2026, down from a prior forecast of over 5%

IBM has agreed to buy HRL Laboratories, a private quantum computing research lab jointly owned by Boeing Co and General Motors, the ‌company said on Thursday, adding a second pillar to IBM's quantum computing efforts. IBM has been racing ‌against Alphabet's Google, Microsoft and others to create practical quantum machines that can crack problems that would take conventional computers thousands ​of years to solve. In May, U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said it would award $1 billion to IBM to set up a new company called Anderon in New Albany, New York, to serve as a chip factory for U.S. quantum computing firms.

Three big earnings reports came out this week. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported Wednesday after the market closed, and International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) shared its official results the same day. All three show the same thing: spending money on AI is starting to hurt profits. However, each company’s story is different […]

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IBM (NYSE:IBM) lowered its revenue growth expectations for 2026 after weaker demand for data-centre mainframe systems weighed on quarterly performance, although the company maintained confidence in its profitability and long-term artificial intelligence strategy. The updated guidance follows a challenging quarter for the technology group, with infrastructure sales continuing to soften despite modest overall revenue growth.