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10% one day rise today 192p.... 22.5% above my last all out sale.
The rise post sale carried on until 12/3/23 to 164p then fell back to 159p 5/1/24 before this rise to 192p
29/11/23 Sell 157
02/11/23 Sell 147
21/10/21 Buy 130
02/07/21 Buy 139
Sold out today $157
130 to 151= 16.2%....2 years 2 months
139 to 157 = 13%.... 2 years 5 months
Not sure why sure why I did not wait for the target $151.
Maybe as the 17 analysts from global investment banks and brokerage houses are currently rating the stock at $145.8.
It has continued the rise closing on 24th November at $155.
Near the 5 year high of $157 on 3rd February 2020.
Sliced the USA listed IBM US4592001014 for $147 , not executing at 145 yesterday.
Long term target was to sell at $151 seen May 2021.
21/10/21 Buy 130
02/07/21 Buy 139
The low was November 2021 $116 , December 2022 high $149
Better than expected quarterly results, eps up, revenue up, only losing $300m on pulling out of Russia. Credit Suisse ups target to $166. I'm staying put for the moment, but it's been a dull few years , with only the 5.1% divi for consolation.
Will probably sell half if/when it gets back over $150, as think there are better places to park my dosh.
Another disappointing set of figures from directors, possibly worst run large business Thank goodness for USA tax cuts that throws them a lifeline
http://news.sky.com/story/1551351/ex-thomas-cook-boss-green-lands-top-ibm-role
Cyber security: first mover disadvantage: Target. Home Depot. Jennifer Lawrence. Everyone gets hacked, and cyber security shares are rising. Palo Alto Networks is up 70% this year; Fortinet has risen a third. Gartner forecasts worldwide spending on cyber security will reach nearly $80 billion next year, growing 8%, more than twice as fast as IT spending overall. Profit remains behind the firewall, however. FireEye’s revenues more than doubled last year but it has never turned a profit. Palo Alto Networks saw revenues grow 50% last year to $600 million; its profit was all of $9 million last quarter – news that sent its stock price up a tenth when announced on Wednesday. The first movers say their products are superior, but the secrecy of the security industry works against them. Without information on attacks and breaches, it is nearly impossible to determine whose software is best. Anecdotal evidence is often the only kind. Independent testing is difficult and often irrelevant: attacks come in totally new forms. And once a new concept is proven – such as FireEye’s “simulated sandbox” approach – it is soon mimicked by bigger brands. Hence the marketing budgets. This is where the value is, too: FireEye’s enterprise value is seven times this year’s expected sales (even after its share price has fallen two-thirds from a March peak). Palo Alto Networks, at nine times, is more expensive, having turned the corner on profitability. Compare those valuations to the less sexy Symantec, trading at two times – and which is profitable. Despite firing its Chief Executive in March, Symantec’s plodding stock has risen 5% in the past year. That looks like the more secure bet.
Positive Points: Earnings guidance for 2013 proved to be at the upper end of analyst expectations. The company achieved its tenth consecutive year of double-digit earnings per share growth. Sales growth in Asia continues to be reported. Asia-Pacific revenues increased by 3% for the full year to $25.9 billion. The CEO noted that "we are well on track toward our long-term roadmap for operating EPS of at least $20 in 2015." Management has previously set goals of adding $20 billion in new revenue and spending about $20 billion on acquisitions, from 2010 through to 2015, as it expands its offerings to business customers. IBM is a major global supplier of information technology (hardware and software) to corporations and governments, so it is seen as a bellwether of technology spending trends. A progressive dividend policy continues to be pursued.
Negative Points: During the fourth quarter, revenues for its Americas business were flat at $12.5 billion, flat (up 1% when adjusting for currency) from the 2011 period. Revenues from Europe/Middle East/Africa were $9.1 billion, down 5% (down 3% when adjusting for currency). The company generates approximately 60% of its revenue outside the US. Currency movements can both hinder and assist performance. The group derives a major portion of its revenue from government spending and the financial services industry, both hit hard by widening fiscal deficits and volatile markets, respectively. The group encounters competitor risk with business software makers Oracle Corp and SAP AG as well as computing giant Hewlett Packard.
Financial Highlights: Revenues for 2012 totalled $104.5 billion, a decrease of 2% over 2011 or flat when adjusting for currency movements Diluted full year earnings came in at $14.37 per share compared with $13.06 per diluted share in 2011, an increase of 10% Revenues in the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - increased by 7% (up 12% when adjusted for currency movements)
Full year results: The announcement pleased investors, with the share price gaining in after hours trading. IBM announced its tenth consecutive year of double-digit earnings per share growth, while management guidance for 2013 came in at the upper end of analyst expectations. The Chief Executive noted that "performance in the fourth quarter and for the full year was driven by our strategic growth initiatives - growth markets, analytics, cloud computing, Smarter Planet solutions - which support our continued shift to higher-value businesses." Full year revenues from its Software segment rose by 2%, whilst revenues in the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - increased by 7% (up 12% when adjusting for currency). In all, patience with regards to the group's push towards higher margin services and software products and away from hardware continues to be maintained
Positive Points: For the current financial year, management has held its earnings guidance. Sales growth in Asia continues to be reported. Asia-Pacific revenues increased 1% (up 2%, adjusting for currency) to $6.5 billion. Management has previously set goals of adding $20 billion in new revenue and spending about $20 billion on acquisitions, from 2010 through to 2015, as it expands its offerings to business customers. IBM is a major global supplier of information technology (hardware and software) to corporations and governments, so it is seen as a bellwether of technology spending trends. A progressive dividend policy continues to be pursued.
Negative Points: Corporate caution appeared to be a feature. Total group sales adjusting for currency declined by 2%. IBM saw a near $1 billion currency related hit during the period. The company generates approximately 60% of its revenue outside the US. A difficult environment in Europe, thanks to the Eurozone crisis, saw sales for its regional Europe, Middle East and African business suffering a 9% headline drop in sales. The group derives a major portion of its revenue from government spending and the financial services industry, both hit hard by widening fiscal deficits and volatile markets, respectively. The group encounters competitor risk with business software makers Oracle Corp and SAP AG as well as computing giant Hewlett Packard.
Financial Highlights: Group revenue declined by 5% to $24.7 billion, or down by 2% when adjusting for currency movements. Diluted or adjusted earnings increased by 10% to $3.62 per share compared to Q3 2011. Management reiterated current full year earnings guidance.
Third quarter update: The group's results appeared to highlight corporate caution, given significant uncertainty surrounding the economic backdrop. Total group revenues declined by 2% when adjusted for currency movements, with the group's Americas region suffering a 3% decline and its European, Middle Eastern and African business down by 1%. Management noted that "a handful of deals fell out of the quarter" which the company had thought were secure. It also noted that "several large countries had disappointed with Mexico and Australia both down by double digits." More positively, earnings did materialise at the upper end of analyst estimates, with management efforts to avoid revenue generating but less profitable contracts playing its part. In addition, sales to the Emerging Markets continued to grow, with revenues in the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China – increasing by 11% when adjusting for currency. In all, despite some increased near term uncertainty, arguably a feature across the technology sector, patience with regards to the group's push towards higher margin software products and away from hardware
Company overview Information technology company, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is recognised as a major and profitable computer company with over 425,000 employees worldwide and sales of greater than $100 billion. IBM designs, develops and manufactures computer systems, software, storage systems, microelectronics and consultancy.
Positive Points: For the current financial year, management has raised earnings guidance. Sales growth in Asia continues to be reported. Management has previously set goals of adding $20 billion in new revenue and spending about $20 billion on acquisitions, from 2010 through to 2015, as it expands its offerings to business customers. IBM is the largest global supplier of information technology (hardware and software) to corporations and governments, so it is seen as a bellwether of technology spending trends.
Financial Highlights: Earnings per share excluding exceptional items of $3.51 were reported, ahead of the consensus analyst estimate of $3.43. Management now expects full year earnings per share - excluding exceptional items - of at least $15.10, versus at least $15.00 previously. Group revenue declined by 3% to $25.8 billion, below analyst forecasts.
Second quarter results: Following a near 6% decline in the share price over the last three months, the update broadly surprised to the upside. Earnings per share exceeded analyst estimates, whilst management raised its full-year earnings target. Management now expects full-year earnings per share - excluding exceptional items - of at least $15.10, versus at least $15.00 previously. A changed group focus from hardware to higher-margin services and software continues to be pursued, whilst an emphasis on reducing costs remains. On the downside, overall sales fell by 3%, with difficulties for the group's Europe, Middle East and African business generating a 9% decline. On balance, analyst opinion currently denotes a strong hold.
information technology company, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is recognised as the world's largest and most profitable computer company with over 407,000 employees worldwide and sales of greater than $100 billion (source Forbes). IBM designs, develops and manufactures computer systems, software, storage systems, microelectronics and consultancy. IBM Research also ranks as the world's largest information technology research organisation, with more than 3,000 scientists and engineers working from eight labs in six countries around the world.
A few do, occasionally. Depends on the share, I suppose. What are the trading costs, btw?
Are you the fabled Donace?
Recently the drop in crude price has been heralded as a boost for stocks (on marketwatch.com) today the slide in oil price drove down stocks value. Will I ever understand this?
So far there's only 10 topics, but I guess it will take time to come together. Anyway, may as wells help it alone. The url that GedW gave is slightly wrong. It should be http://www.lse.co.uk/general-chat.asp. In other words, GedW used "-" after the chat, when it should have been a fullstop and then asp. I just added a thread also so that now makes it 11.