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(IBM) IBM Misses Earnings/Revenue in First Quarter
IBM (IBM) missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first time in years during its first quarter. Years! The computing powerhouse also missed on the top line, in a quarterly performance that is sure to add to growing concerns...2May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) Into the Heart of First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview
There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is justified. After all, what else should investors think when companies like IBM (IBM) and GE (GE)...22Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard’s Bond with Asian Airlines Grows
Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) recently announced that its Enterprise Services unit will provide information technology (IT) support to a Chinese aviation technology provider TravelSky Technology Ltd. TravelSky provides IT solutions to...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) The Market Now Moves Into the Heart of the First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview
There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is justified. After all, what else should investors think when companies like IBM (IBM) and GE (GE)...19Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Inks eHospital Deal
HP Enterprise Services UK Ltd., a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), revealed that it has entered into an agreement to provide technical support to the Cambridge University Hospital of NHS foundation trust. The deal, worth...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IGT) International Game Technology Offers Mobile Games to Mr. Green
International Game Technology (IGT) is set to expand its mobile game offerings to Mr. Green, a Swedish online casino operator. Mr. Green will have access to IGT’s wide array of free-to-play and real-money casino style games through...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) International Business Machines Invests in Flash Technology
International Business Machines (IBM) is pushing deep into flash technology in order to gain a stronghold over the Big Data market. In a recently announced strategic initiative, IBM stated that it will spend $1.0 billion...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IGT) International Game Technology to Showcase New Games
International Game Technology (IGT) will showcase its upcoming games and systems at the Indian Gaming 2013 Tradeshow and Convention from Mar 26-27 in Phoenix, Ariz. IGT will display its full product portfolio that...28Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Focuses on Analytics Business
After strengthening its position in the personal computing, server and cloud computing segments, HP Enterprise Management & Analytics, a division of Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), has recently rolled out a service specially targeted...21Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Seals a Deal with Teradyne
Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) recently announced to have sealed a deal with automatic test equipment manufacturer Teradyne Inc. (TER) for an undisclosed sum. Per the deal...18Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) The Cheesecake Factory Adopts IBM’s Solution
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) announced that it has deployed its Big Data analytics solutions at The Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE), which operates a...4Mar2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Joins Up with Persistent
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) inked a strategic agreement with Persistent Systems. The deal fits Persistent Systems’ intention to expand its IP portfolio and will also further enhance its expertise in PC Lifecycle Management...1Mar2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Offers New Solution and Printers
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is determined to leave no stone unturned in its pursuit of growth. In another attempt to diversify away from its PC-centric business, the company has recently come up with a new business process...25Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise to Axe German Arm
The ongoing turbulence in its business operations has forced PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) to opt for major restructuring activities. Recently, H-P announced its decision to reorganize its Enterprise Services business by way of...17Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) Why These Tech Firms Could Get a Boost From Obamacare
January 1, 2013 marked the beginning of the era of universal mandates, penalty taxes, tax credits and health insurance exchanges. Of all the features of Obamacare, the whole concept of health insurance exchanges should pique your curiosity. In order to install them, it’s going to take an...5Jan2013 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(IBM) Mondelez International and IBM Extend Partnership
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) (formally known as Kraft Foods Inc), and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) recently announced that they will extend...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) International Business Machines Shares Reiterated at Neutral
We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) primarily due to its sluggish top-line performance over the last two quarters. Moreover, tepid g ...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) Housing Gives Market Boost
Concerns about the earnings outlook in the Tech sector following the less-than-positive reports from IBM (IBM) and Intel (INTC) after the close on Tuesday will likely...29Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) International Business Machines’ Brazil Expansion Continues
Consistent with its expansion policy in growth markets, tech giant International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) recently announced that it has opened three new branches in Brazil. The three new offices, located in the...23Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) IBM Third Quarter Earnings Preview
IBM Corp. (IBM) is all set to report its third quarter results on October 16, 2012, after the markets close. IBM has posted an average earnings surprise of 3.04% over the trailing four quarters. We don’t expect a...14Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Projects Dull 2013
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Company’s (HPQ) CEO Meg Whitman rang an alarm for investors as she announced that fiscal 2013 earnings may be expected to plunge over 10%. The discouraging outlook also included possibilities...10Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) International Business Machines Expands in Turkey and Poland
In accordance with its expansionary policy, IT major International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) recently opened a couple of new branch offices in Turkey and Poland. The new offices are expected to boost its presence...8Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Company Layoff Projection Rises by 2,000
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) is moving inline with the global downsizing trend and announced its plans to retrench an additional 2000 employees to save costs. CEO Meg Whitman has been restructuring operations to boost company’s...18Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) H-P Introduces Four Multi-Touch PCs
After announcing three new PCs just a week back, the world’s largest PC-maker Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is planning to heat up the market with four multi-touch PCs. The new all-in-one (central processing unit and speaker embedded...11Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Unveils PCs with Windows 8
The world’s largest PC-maker Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is planning to arouse consumer interest with three new PCs (one hybrid and two Ultrabooks) this holiday season. Apart from some stunning features, the new offering will be available...4Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Wins Government Deal
The U.S. Government departments have started making fresh investments in technology. A case in point would be a $41.0 million deal win by Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)....29Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard’s EPS and Revenue Slump in Third Quarter
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) reported third quarter 2012 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. But revenue and earnings declined considerably compared to the prior year quarter. Shares...27Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) IBM to Buy Texas Memory Systems
To strengthen its storage capabilities and expand its product portfolio in the solid state device (“SSD”) storage solutions segment, IBM Corp. (IBM) is set to acquire Texas Memory Systems, a privately-held flash memory solutions...18Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) International Business Machines Reports Mixed Second Quarter – Outlook Up
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) reported earnings of $3.51 per share in the second quarter of 2012, striding ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9 cents. Earnings increased 13.6% on a year-over-year...13Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(IBM) U.S. Jobless Claims Swing Back Higher
The weekly Jobless Claims data this morning completely erased the strong gains from last week and then some, which makes one wonder about the underlying health of the U.S. labor market. But irrespective of how one interprets the week-to-week volatility in this series, all agree that the economy has...23Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued