The performance of IBM stock has disappointed shareholders in the past five years.
But even though it's been a stock to avoid, IBM is now a stock you need in your portfolio.
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What Are the Best ETFs to Buy in 2018?
Fears of market overvaluation and rising interest rates have doubled the CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX) since the beginning of the year.
Many investors think this is the right time to pull their investments out of the market.
However, it's never a good idea to just pull out your cash and hide it away just because the market is getting rocky.
Here's Our New Best Stocks to Buy List
Our latest list of best stocks to buy now includes multiple ways you can play tariffs and Twitter attacks from Washington for profits.
Plus, we take a look at two veteran tech companies headed for a renaissance.
Don't miss these opportunities.
Here Are the 3 Best ETFs to Buy in 2018
2018 has seen a drastic increase in stock volatility – trade war anxieties, rising interest rates, and overvaluation fears have driven the CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX) up nearly 100% in the last four months.
Dow Jones Today Continues to Gain as Earnings Season Hits Its Stride
The Dow Jones today is on the rise for the third straight day on Wall Street.
Dow Futures collected a gain of over 100 points in pre-market trading as investors continued to bet on a robust earnings season.
Dow Jones Today Surges 200 Points After Netflix, Goldman Sachs Top Earnings Expectations
The Dow Jones today jumped 200 points in pre-market trading as bullish investors reacted to stellar earnings reports from Netflix Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Markets are likely to continue to rise on what is expected to be the strongest earnings season in seven years – largely due to strong consumer confidence and the recent tax.
The Best Blockchain Stocks to Buy in 2018 May Surprise You
The best blockchain stocks to buy in 2018 are mostly familiar names, like Microsoft Corp.
There's a vast opportunity here – the market for blockchain-based products and services is expected to explode from $708 million last year to $60.7 billion by 2024.
The top blockchain companies are using their vast resources to invest in blockchain tech now so they can reap big profits later.
These five will gain the most from the coming blockchain boom...
I Admit, I Never Thought I'd Recommend This Tech Company
I confess: I'd always hated IBM Corp.; never could stand Big Blue. The company was always too unfocused for my taste.
Its boardroom underwhelmed, too, allowing Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. to outmaneuver and shut it out of the outrageously lucrative cloud.
IBM's hardware is low margin, and its software doesn't do much better.
That's why I've never suggested owning IBM. It was a non-starter. A losing bet.
Until now…
What I saw at a conference near my Bay Area home has me convinced that IBM has transformed from a "dog" into a scorching, ground-floor opportunity.
I know how that sounds: How could a 107-year-old tech company with fading fortunes turn on a dime to become one of 2018's hottest buy recommendations?
Well, let me explain - and show you what it showed me...
What's the Best Cryptocurrency to Buy in 2018?
Finding the best cryptocurrency to buy in 2018 depends on how willing you are to stray from the big names like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Not that Bitcoin and Ethereum are bad investments – far from it. Both are expected to log significant gains this year.
But several lesser-known cryptocurrencies have the potential for even bigger gains.
One of these upstarts could soar as much as 13,400% this year...
Dow Jones Today Surges as Volatile Rally Continues into Fourth Straight Day
The Dow Jones today is set to continue its push back towards record territory as investors re-enter the market after this month's correction.