IBM Makes a Big Acquisition (and Buys My Favorite SaaS Stock): What Investors Need to Know

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro break down the deal IBM (IBM 0.62%) just reached to buy Confluent (CFLT +0.47%) for $31 per share.

The Motley Fool • Dec 12, 2025

IBM and Pearson Collaborate to Build New AI-Powered Learning Tools for Organizations and Individuals Worldwide

ARMONK, N.Y. and LONDON , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a global partnership to build new personalized learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organizations, and educational institutions.

PRNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025

IBM Rides on Strength in Software Segment: Will the Uptrend Continue?

IBM's rising Software strength, fueled by Automation and Hybrid Cloud growth, drives momentum as demand for AI and data integration accelerates.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

Reddit's Top AI Stocks: Why Traders Are Backing IBM and ASML Over other AI Plays

Shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) and IBM (NYSE:IBM) are riding a wave of retail trader enthusiasm this week, with both stocks showing strong bullish sentiment on Reddit.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 11, 2025

Higher Logic Names Former IBM Leader Marius Ciortea as Chief Community Officer, Accelerating a New Era of AI-Powered Community Engagement

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Higher Logic, the leading community and engagement platform for enterprise companies, today announced the appointment of Marius Ciortea as Chief Community Officer (CCO). At IBM, Marius oversaw the evolution of IBM's global community ecosystem, working closely with Higher Logic as an enterprise-scale customer and strategic platform partner. A recognized leader in enterprise community strategy and AI-driven engagement, Ciortea joins Higher Logic as the company acc.

Business Wire • Dec 10, 2025

Dow Jones Index and DIA ETF top gainers in 2025 revealed

The Dow Jones Index has done well this year, continuing the bull run that started in 2022 when it tumbled to a low of $28,662. It was trading at $47,560, up by 30% from its lowest level in April when Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs.

Invezz • Dec 10, 2025

ANET vs. IBM: Which Hybrid Cloud Stock is the Better Buy for 2026?

IBM edges out Arista as the better hybrid cloud pick for 2026, thanks to valuation appeal and multi-cloud momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

IBM Stock: What's Next For Tech Giant After Biggest Acquisition In Six Years

IBM stock gained after announcing the deal for Confluent.

Investors Business Daily • Dec 9, 2025

Final Trades: Toast, TopBuild Corp, IBM and Applovin Corp.

The Investment Committee share their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Dec 9, 2025

Confluent Investor Alert By The Former Attorney General Of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Confluent, Inc. - CFLT

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Confluent, Inc. (NasdaqGS: CFLT) to International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) (NYSE: IBM). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Confluent will receive $31.00 in cash for each share of Confluent that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration an.

Business Wire • Dec 9, 2025