strategic imperatives

IBM Posts First Annual Revenue Gain in 7 Years
Financial Performance

IBM Posts First Annual Revenue Gain in 7 Years

The 2018 revenue growth reflected "growing demand for our services and leadership solutions in hybrid cloud, AI, analytics, and security."
By Matthew Heller | January 23, 2019
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‘Strategic Imperatives’ Drive IBM’s Q2 Growth
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‘Strategic Imperatives’ Drive IBM’s Q2 Growth

"We've done the work to reposition our company. We are seeing our investments ... now paying off," CFO James Kavanaugh says.
By Matthew Heller | July 19, 2018
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IBM Beats Q1 Estimates But Stock Dives 5.7%
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IBM Beats Q1 Estimates But Stock Dives 5.7%

“In a nutshell, patience is wearing thin on the Street around the IBM turnaround story, which continues to be elusive,” one analyst says.
By Matthew Heller | April 18, 2018
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IBM Stock up 5% on Renewed Turnaround Hopes
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IBM Stock up 5% on Renewed Turnaround Hopes

In Q3, Big Blue almost ended its long drought in revenue growth and beat analysts' estimates on revenue across all its main business segments.
By Matthew Heller | October 18, 2017
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IBM Shares Sink on Unexpected Revenue Drop
Turnarounds

IBM Shares Sink on Unexpected Revenue Drop

Investors express their impatience with the pace of IBM's turnaround effort by sending its shares down nearly 5% to $161.84.
By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2017
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IBM Beats Estimates But Sales Drop Again
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IBM Beats Estimates But Sales Drop Again

If the "strategic imperatives" IBM is betting on were really working, "the company's growth rate should be improving," one analyst says.
By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2016
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