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Who Is Sheldon Adelson? He's the Man Who Could Decide Our Next President

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - December 3, 2015

Who is Sheldon Adelson? Today, all eyes are on the Republican Jewish Coalition's mega-donor who once dropped $5 million on a Newt Gingrich super PAC.

You see, Adelson's sway goes a long, long way.

Here's what you need to know about the octogenarian billionaire and why his support (and not just his money) are so important to the GOP candidates' success...

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Who Is Sheldon Adelson? He's the Man Who Could Decide Our Next President

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - December 3, 2015

Who is Sheldon Adelson? Today, all eyes are on the Republican Jewish Coalition's mega-donor who once dropped $5 million on a Newt Gingrich super PAC.

You see, Adelson's sway goes a long, long way.

Here's what you need to know about the octogenarian billionaire and why his support (and not just his money) are so important to the GOP candidates' success...

IBM Stock Prediction to Get Brighter on This Program

By Jack Delaney, Associate Editor, Money Morning - October 19, 2015

IBM has reported 13 straight quarterly declines in revenue.

There isn't much reason to believe that earnings will improve after the Oct. 19 Q3 announcement.

But Money Morning readers need to know about this $10 billion potential revenue generator from IBM...

What Every Investor Needs to Know About IBM Stock Following MRGE Acquisition

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - August 6, 2015

If the violent International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) stock price movements this year are any indication of investor sentiment, then it's clear that Wall Street is clueless.

And that's understandable. Its current iteration is not what it has been known for historically, and it's undergoing a tough transition.

Here are the basics and what you need to consider before buying IBM stock...

How Wall Street Put Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Stock in "Animal House"

By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - July 27, 2015

This is really gonna surprise you, but Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) stock and the old comedy "Animal House" have some astounding similarities.

Remember how the Deltas were in so much hot water that Dean Wormer had to put them on "double secret probation"?

Well, that's happening to Apple stock right this very moment...

Disappointing IBM Earnings Crush IBM Stock Price (NYSE: IBM)

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - July 21, 2015

Just after the bell yesterday (Monday), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) earnings were released.

And the results were dismal. So dismal, in fact, that the IBM stock price has fallen as more than 5% in pre-market trading, erasing all the gains it has made in the last two weeks.

And it's no wonder that following IBM earnings, the market punished the IBM stock price...

IBM Stock to Get Boosted by These Four Key Tech Partnerships

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - July 20, 2015

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) stock has struggled over the past two years for sure, despite some promising upside for the first half of 2015.

But that doesn't mean IBM has been lazily sitting on its hands, wedded to an antiquated business model, as has been the standard criticism for this century-old technology company every time it runs into trouble.

Here's what four key partnerships announced in the last year will do for the IBM stock price...

The Dumbest Tech Company Idea I've Ever Heard

By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - June 22, 2015

We just heard a bad idea for a tech company that tops them all: this one involves Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL)...

A major media source recently suggested that Apple should drop one of its most popular products.

Here's the dumb advice we hope Apple doesn't take...

Should I Buy IBM Stock Now?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - June 22, 2015

It's been a wild ride for International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) stock this year.

Wall Street simply doesn't know what to do with this enterprise solutions giant.

But should you buy it now while it's down? Here's what to consider...

Why the IBM Stock Price Is Down 5% from 2015 Highs

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - June 9, 2015

The IBM stock price has been crashing over the last week.

And just at a time when it looked as though the patient holders of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) stock were getting a reprieve from the two straight years of decline.

So, why is IBM stock falling? Why was is up in the first place? It's all a question of cloud...

Our 2015 Top Stock Picks Show IT Underdogs AVGO, CTSH Moving Up

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - May 29, 2015

Our 2015 top stock picks show that it's been a good year for information technology and data center solutions.

But we're not as thrilled about companies like International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) and its sudden turnaround in stock price.

Here's what we're more excited about this year...

Is the IBM Dividend Enough Reason to Buy the Stock?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - May 28, 2015

The International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) dividend may well be the one good thing about IBM stock right now.

It certainly eases the pain of the last two years, where the company has struggled to regain highs it hit in March 2013.

But don't be so quick to jump on the stock solely for that IBM dividend...

What’s Next for Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) Stock After Solid Earnings?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - May 21, 2015

It’s been a good year for Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) stock.

The cloud computing pioneer was already on a tear but really began to pick up steam in the last month on Wall Street’s sudden excitement over cloud.

Here's the story behind Salesforce.com and why as cloud computing matures, this is the company investors will look at as the first-mover...

Muted Movements in IBM Stock Price Today Prove Wall Street Is Clueless

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - May 7, 2015

The International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) stock price today is hardly budging after it fell 1.8% yesterday (Thursday).

IBM is always putting out some statement about how IBM is going to invest billions of dollars into some initiative with little added details. But a recent announcement of a Facebook partnership was not just a typical PR gambit. It highlighted just where the real promise was in IBM.

Here's what the IBM stock price today says about the market's misreading of the company...

The One Reason You Should Avoid This High-Tech Stock

By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - April 30, 2015

There's a high-tech stock that we'd like you to steer clear of. This one isn't a true growth stock.

In fact, it's not even a good foundational play that you can count on to give your portfolio solid support.

Here's why you should avoid it at all costs

Why Did Warren Buffett Buy IBM Stock?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - April 29, 2015

He's often lauded as a genius who sees some hidden promise in International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) that the rest of us don't. Or he's derided as a high-profile value investor who's losing his touch when it comes to picking companies.

Here's why he bought it in the first place, and why it shouldn't encourage you to buy IBM...

Why did Warren Buffett buy IBM stock back in 2011?