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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on IBM.
Looking at options history for IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 15% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 69% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $286,955 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $245,694.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $160.0 to $300.0 for IBM over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for IBM options trades today is 483.56 with a total volume of 294.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for IBM's big money trades within a strike price range of $160.0 to $300.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>IBM Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737562550_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$81.2</td>
<td>$80.5</td>
<td>$80.93</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$80.9K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$81.1</td>
<td>$80.15</td>
<td>$80.55</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$80.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$30.65</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td align="right">380</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$64.05</td>
<td>$62.15</td>
<td>$62.75</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections with the world.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with IBM, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of IBM</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 977,910, the price of IBM is down -1.5% at $220.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 7 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About IBM</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $187.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Sell rating on IBM, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Market Perform rating on IBM with a target price of $215. 
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IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) is scheduled to host its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42983710/ibm-globant-epam-top-it-bets-for-2025-driven-by-demand-trends-and-margin-expansion-analyst">Investor Day on Feb. 4</a>.
The event is likely to be "a positive catalyst for the stock," according to Goldman Sachs.
The IBM Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5805f8a2846faa000106ab15/james-schneider">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5805f8a2846faa000106ab15/james-schneider">James Schneider</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $250.
The IBM Thesis: Management is likely to announce its medium-term (2025 to 2027) target reflecting mid-single digit revenue growth, broadly in-line with Street estimates, Schneider said in the note.
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"We expect free cash flow to grow in the high-single-digit range, in excess of revenue growth in this period," he wrote.
The focus at the event would be on IBM's Software revenue targets, given the ongoing improvement in the company's portfolio mix and Red Hat's outperformance, the analyst stated. He added that the company is likely to raise its medium-term target for Software to high-single-digit revenue growth, from its prior guidance of mid-single-digit growth.
"We think the stock could move higher on this guidance if management is able to articulate its overall Software strategy, which is centered around open source and DevOps solutions for large enterprise customers," Schneider further wrote.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on IBM. Our analysis of options history for IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 53% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $431,210, and 6 were calls, valued at $465,157.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $180.0 to $250.0 for IBM over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for IBM's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across IBM's significant trades, within a strike price range of $180.0 to $250.0, over the past month.
<h3>IBM Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737053148_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$154.2K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td align="right">775</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$39.35</td>
<td>$37.95</td>
<td>$38.67</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$83.9K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$38.35</td>
<td>$37.25</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$79.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>932</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections with the world.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding IBM, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of IBM</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,353,310, the price of IBM is up 0.41% at $220.94. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About IBM</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $187.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Sell rating on IBM, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on IBM, maintaining a target price of $215. 
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The AI solution will also help L&#8217;Oréal achieve its sustainability targets, such as sourcing the majority of its formulas from bio-based materials by 2030.
L&#8217;Oréal seeks to accelerate its innovation process and improve formulations, prioritizing performance, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility. 
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Price Action: IBM shares are trading higher by 0.30% at $220.70 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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Meanwhile, Palo Alto announced it is working with International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) and the U.K. Home Office&#8217;s ESMCP to develop solutions for User Services for the Emergency Services Network.
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Helmut Reisinger, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, EMEA &amp; LATAM, highlighted the importance of security in the U.K.&#8217;s IT transformation efforts for emergency services.
&#8220;We commend the UK&#8217;s Home Office for their vision for secure modern IT transformation through security platformization,&#8221; Reisinger added.
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Schneider expects modest beats for his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/information-technology-services-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">IT Services coverage</a> in the quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The analyst noted that 2025 guidance will reflect modest revenue acceleration that mirrors a gradually improving customer demand environment and monitored Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFY#NYSE">INFY</a>) reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Despite the bottoming in fundamentals, Schneider noted investor expectations have modestly deteriorated in recent weeks, given stiffer FX headwinds across the coverage.
As the analyst continues to see cyclical headwinds moderate, he now prefers applications-focused names like International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Globant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>), and EPAM Systems, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAM#NYSE">EPAM</a>).
He also noted that IBM remains well-positioned for growth as software growth continues to reflect accelerating trends versus history. The analyst&#8217;s estimates for the fourth quarter remain broadly in line with the Street&#8217;s but he expects 2025 guidance to reflect higher revenues from Red Hat&#8217;s outperformance and the upcoming mainframe refresh in the second quarter of 2025.
Investors will likely focus on software growth and portfolio mix as key metrics, with consulting trends under greater scrutiny.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Schneider noted IBM can pivot its software portfolio to mid- to high-single-digit growth while taking share in consulting, with room for multiple expansions. Investor Day is the next catalyst for the stock.
Schneider projected fourth-quarter revenue of $17.62 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.76.
He noted that Globant expects a solid growth outlook with solid margin expansion in 2025. The analyst expects Globant to deliver a largely in-line quarter but thinks 2025 guidance will reflect revenue acceleration and steady margin expansion supported by its unique positioning in high-growth verticals amid a gradual cyclical recovery. Schneider expects investors to focus on revenue growth trends to gauge the rate of potential revenue re-acceleration in 2025.
The analyst projected fourth-quarter revenue of $649 million and adjusted EPS of $1.74.
EPAM&#8217;s 2025 outlook is likely to reflect modest organic growth, as per Schneider. The analyst expects an in-line fourth quarter with 2025 guidance that reflects stabilizing to improving discretionary trends, as he noted the company is set to capture recovering demand for new technology builds and other high-end engineering services. Schneider noted investors will be focused on the pace of EPAM&#8217;s organic re-acceleration given improving fundamentals in 2025.
Schneider projected fourth-quarter revenue of $1.21 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.78.
Price Actions: IBM stock is down 0.47% at $216.38 at last check Tuesday. GLOB is down 1.14% and EPAM is up 0.03%.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs cut the price target for D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) from $200 to $171. Goldman Sachs analyst Susan Maklari maintained a Buy rating. D.R. Horton shares closed at $138.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo slashed ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) price target from $134 to $132. Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintained an Overweight rating. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $104.23 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc cut the price target for Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) from $90 to $70. Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintained an Overweight rating. Microchip Technology shares closed at $55.91 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) from $150 to $160. UBS analyst David Vogt maintained a Sell rating. IBM shares closed at $217.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group boosted KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) price target from $88 to $95. Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Kim maintained an Outperform rating. KB Home shares settled at $64.08 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KBH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) price target from $380 to $415. B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintained a Buy rating. GE Vernova shares closed at $366.81 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays raised Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $550 to $715. Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar maintained an Underweight rating. Netflix shares closed at $840.29 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo boosted the price target for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>) from $330 to $350. Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Air Products shares settled at $301.74 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities cut Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) price target from $95 to $88. B of A Securities analyst Steve Byrne upgraded the stock from Underperform to Buy. Celanese shares closed at $67.38 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group raised Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) price target from $430 to $445. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. Lululemon shares closed at $398.86 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) could soon avail <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers" rel="noreferrer noopener">2-nm chip samples</a> from Japan&#8217;s Rapidus starting in&nbsp;June.
The development marks the Japanese chipmaker&#8217;s efforts to emulate key contract chipmaker Taiwan&nbsp;Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) strategy, which catapulted it into the trillion-dollar market cap, Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Rapidus-aims-to-supply-cutting-edge-2-nm-chip-samples-to-Broadcom" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/12/30054231/rapidus-eyes-big-investment-to-boost-japans-chip-trajectory-collaborates-with-ibm-to-commercialize-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prior reports indicated</a> that International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) and Rapidus are co-developing IBM&#8217;s 2-nm node technology for&nbsp;implementation at Rapidus&#8217; fab in Japan.
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Rapidus is backed by&nbsp;Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>),&nbsp;Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), and six other Japanese companies
Lately, countries including the U.S., Europe, Japan, and others have focused on consolidating their semiconductor base to reduce dependence on China after the 2020 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, triggering a severe semiconductor chip crisis.
Over the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39926002/after-donald-trumps-recent-taiwan-statement-sent-shockwaves-japans-pm-kishida-reveals-new-bill-to-bo" rel="noreferrer noopener">past three years</a>, Japan committed ~¥4 trillion ($26 billion) to boost its semiconductor sectors. Up to ¥920 billion of the subsidy went to Rapidus to help produce advanced chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor already has a 2-nm wafer plant in Baoshan, Hsinchu County, scheduled for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42721526/taiwan-semiconductors-kaohsiung-expansion-to-boost-jobs-and-2-nm-chip-production" rel="noreferrer noopener">mass production in 2025</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor Chair C.C. Wei had highlighted interest in its 2-nm process, which prompted it to ramp up production capacity.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s additional facilities in Kaohsiung&nbsp;will likely start <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42241689/taiwan-semiconductors-advanced-2nm-chips-to-hit-us-market-by-2028" rel="noreferrer noopener">2-nm production in 2026</a>. It is constructing two advanced fabs in Arizona, with plans to commercialize chips using 3-nm and 2-nm processes in 2028.
Meanwhile, Broadcom, which emerged as the most valuable chip company after Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), is set for a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40505439/broadcom-secures-major-wins-with-openai-google-meta-as-it-targets-150b-ai-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">$150 billion AI opportunity</a> per JPMorgan&#8217;s Harlan Sur.
This opportunity is backed by its 2-nm and 3-nm technology and strong partnerships with Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). Broadcom bagged multi-generational AI ASIC programs with OpenAI and a fifth major customer, all set for a 2026 ramp-up.
Wedbush&#8217;s Dan Ives <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42813592/ai-chip-stocks-nvidia-broadcom-amd-taiwan-semi-micron-super-micro-surge-on-monday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects tech stocks</a> to gain 25% in 2025, backed by President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s policies and Big Tech spending.
Investors can gain exposure to semiconductor stocks through VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action: AVGO stock closed at $228.64 on Wednesday.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Opera Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.14%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $25 to $28 on Oct. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lee Krowl reiterated a Buy rating and increased the price target from $24 to $25 on Oct. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 12, Opera declared upcoming cash dividend of 40 cent per share under its recurring dividend program.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.23%</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C J Muse reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $125 on Oct. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $150 on Oct. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 22, the company reported first-quarter revenue of $2.17 billion, beating the consensus of $2.119 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.00%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $208 to $222 on Dec. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintained a Market Perform rating and boosted the price target price target from $235 to $260 on Oct. 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Recent News: GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) and IBM recently announced a settlement resolving all ongoing lawsuits between the two companies, including claims related to breach of contract, trade secrets, and intellectual property.</li>
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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Money Flows</h4>
An enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
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<li>The chart shows that in the early morning yesterday the momo crowd was extremely aggressively buying.</li>
<li>The chart shows selling came in the stock market after the regular session started yesterday.</li>
<li>In the late afternoon yesterday, the chart shows heavy blind money buying, as is their pattern.&nbsp; Blind money is the money that flows into the stock market on the first two days of the month without any analysis or regard for market conditions.</li>
<li>More blind money will flow in the stock market this afternoon.</li>
<li>In the early trade today, the chart shows the momo crowd is buying more.</li>
<li>The VUD indicator is the most sensitive measure of net supply demand in real-time. The orange represents net supply and the green represents net demand.&nbsp; The chart shows the VUD indicator is mixed.</li>
<li>Not helping the stock market yesterday was difficult news about three of the seven Magnificent Seven stocks:
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<li>We shared with readers in yesterday's Morning Capsule,
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<li>&#8220;As of this writing, some of the extreme optimism from early this morning is dissipating on the data that Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) deliveries came at 495K vs. 504K consensus. &nbsp; TSLA stock has been a major gainer after Trump&#8217;s re-election.&#8221;</li>
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<li>Apple Inc iPhones are on the decline in China.  Non-Chinese phone sales in China fell by 47.4% in November, making it the fourth month in a row of year-over-year decline.  Apple is attempting to compete with Chinese phones like Huawei and reverse the declining trend with discounts up to $68.50 on the iPhone in China.</li>
<li>An excellent Alphabet Inc Class A analyst had the guts to say that the punishment for Google in the antitrust case would be severe.  A judge previously declared that Google is a monopolist.</li>
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<li>Collectively the Magnificent Seven are down 4% this week.  The Magnificent Seven carry such a heavy weight in indexes that for indexes to move higher, AAPL, TSLA, GOOG, Amazon.com, Inc. , Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp , and NVIDIA Corp have to move higher.</li>
<li>There are very heavy money inflows in quantum computing stocks, such as IBM Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C, Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>), IONQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), Wisekey International Holding AG &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKEY#NASDAQ">WKEY</a>), Arqit Quantum Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARQQ#NASDAQ">ARQQ</a>), and Sealsq Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>).  Those who called AI a scam and missed the entire up move in stocks like NVDA and the rest of the Magnificent Seven are now extremely aggressively buying quantum computing stocks – they do not want to miss out on the next big thing like they missed out on AI.  Paradoxically, in The Arora Report analysis, most of these investors are likely to become big bag holders.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">China</h4>
The Chinese yuan broke the key level of 7.3 yuan per dollar.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, the People's Bank of China is attempting to combat China's slow economy and the interest rate difference between China and the U.S.&nbsp; However, falling bond yields in China and rising bond yields in the U.S. are making it a losing battle.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in AMZN, GOOG, META, MSFT, and NVDA.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in TSLA.
In the early trade, money flows are negative in AAPL.
In the early trade, money flows are positive in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) bulls were expecting heavy money inflows into bitcoin ETFs on the first day of the new year.&nbsp; The contrary happened – yesterday saw record outflows from popular bitcoin ETF iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on IBM.
Looking at options history for IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) we detected 26 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 61% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $296,826 and 19, calls, for a total amount of $1,526,659.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $125.0 to $340.0 for IBM during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for IBM's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of IBM's whale activity within a strike price range from $125.0 to $340.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>IBM Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735929918_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$344.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$218.4K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>624</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$120.9K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
Having examined the options trading patterns of IBM, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of IBM</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,168,340, the price of IBM is up 0.86% at $221.82. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on IBM</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $218.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on IBM, maintaining a target price of $222. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on IBM, maintaining a target price of $215. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in IBM

Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi maintains IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $210 to $215.

Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on IBM, Raises Price Target to $215

Quantum computing stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42569883/quantum-computing-rigetti-d-wave-skyrocket-up-to-300-in-5-sessions-after-google-unveils-willow-chip-but-analysts-urge-caution-not-every-tiktok-guitarist-is-the-next-taylor-swift">surge</a> to record highs in 2024, fueled by Google&#8217;s recent Willow chip announcement. Here&#8217;s an exchange-traded fund that offers investors exposure to this burgeoning sector. 
What Happened: Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>) is an ETF that tracks the BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index, which helps investors capture the growth potential of the quantum computing sector. 
The ETF has gained 16.41% over the last month, 29.03% over the last six months and 54.88% in 2024, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Defiance Quantum ETF In 2024</h3>
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The ETF invests in over 70 global stocks across the value chain, including hardware, software, and application-focused companies. Its top holdings include Rigetti with a weightage of 3.79% and D-wave with a 3.27% weight, followed by IONQ, Alchip Technologies, and Teradyne.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 Holdings Of Defiance Quantum ETF </h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>ETF Weight</td>
<td>Shares Held</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rigetti Computing</td>
<td>3.79%</td>
<td>1,571,360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D-wave Quantum</td>
<td>3.27%</td>
<td>2,814,719</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>2.02%</td>
<td>388,758</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alchip Technologies</td>
<td>1.58%</td>
<td>139,102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradyne</td>
<td>1.47%</td>
<td>96,480</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tower Semiconductor</td>
<td>1.47%</td>
<td>236,327</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global Unichip Corp</td>
<td>1.45%</td>
<td>306,991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies</td>
<td>1.45%</td>
<td>159,931</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing</td>
<td>1.45%</td>
<td>59,591</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: <a href="https://www.defianceetfs.com/qtum-full-holdings/">Defiance ETFs</a></figcaption></figure>
Quantum computing stocks like Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), and IONQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) have scaled fresh highs in 2024, especially after Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google launched Willow on Dec. 9, 2024.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Quantum Computing Stocks In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="614" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03010908/Quantum-computing-stocks-in-224-1024x614.png" alt="" class="wp-image-716371" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03010908/Quantum-computing-stocks-in-224-1024x614.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03010908/Quantum-computing-stocks-in-224-300x180.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03010908/Quantum-computing-stocks-in-224-768x461.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03010908/Quantum-computing-stocks-in-224-1536x922.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03010908/Quantum-computing-stocks-in-224.png 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/01/42762341/sofi-tech-downgraded-over-valuation-concerns-stock-priced-three-times-its-peers">SoFi Tech Downgraded Over Valuation Concerns: Stock Priced Three Times Its Peers </a>
Why It Matters: Quantum computers, leveraging qubits, offer the potential to revolutionize computing by exponentially accelerating complex calculations.
Google&#8217;s recent Willow chip, showcasing advancements in quantum memory, achieved a benchmark computation in minutes that would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years. Despite this progress, high error rates remain a significant hurdle, hindering widespread commercial adoption and creating uncertainty around the timeline for practical applications.
According to Jon Najarian, the co-founder of Market Rebellion, Rigetti is a standout in the quantum computing space.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Was on <a href="https://twitter.com/FoxBusiness?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FoxBusiness</a> to discuss Rigetti <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RGTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$RGTI</a> With options extending to May 2025, it&#39;s a standout in the quantum computing space. Despite past surges, expect pullbacks but the future looks bright for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/quantumcomputing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#quantumcomputing</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QBTS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QBTS</a> Google&#39;s Willow chip and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JPMorgan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JPMorgan</a>&#39;s… <a href="https://t.co/5HTAhAKf1d">pic.twitter.com/5HTAhAKf1d</a>
&mdash; Jon Najarian (@jonnajarian) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonnajarian/status/1874199822011347015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The Kobeissi Letter, in an X post, also highlighted that &#8220;Call options trading value on quantum computing stocks is now 2,500% above average.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Are quantum computing stocks the next big thing? Call options trading value on quantum computing stocks is now 2,500% ABOVE average. Call options volume in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IONQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IONQ</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RGTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$RGTI</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QBTS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QBTS</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a> relative to their average volume has risen 10 TIMES in just 1 month. To put this into… <a href="https://t.co/THqQWfuGQc">pic.twitter.com/THqQWfuGQc</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1871348688158966072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Based on an X <a href="https://x.com/CitronResearch/status/1866859551166959963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1866859551166959963%7Ctwgr%5E9f62868771334299e3b321953cbd1e018bf1f161%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.benzinga.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D716359action%3Dedit">post </a>from Dec. 11, Citron Research said, "Buying $RGTI based on Google&#8217;s quantum success is as misguided as believing every TikTok guitarist is the next Taylor Swift," said Citron Research.
What Are Other Analysts Saying: According to the analysts tracked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>, most of these quantum computing companies face a potential downside in the future, with the exception of IBM.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stocks</td>
<td>Last Three PT's Average</td>
<td>Up/Downside Potential</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rigetti Computing</td>
<td>$6.17</td>
<td>-69.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quantum Computing</td>
<td>$8.63</td>
<td>-52.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D-Wave Quantum</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>-17.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>-9.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>$226.67</td>
<td>3.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Benzinga</figcaption></figure>
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Quantum Computing Stocks Like Rigetti Computing Are Soaring And This ETF Lets Investors Participate In The Boom Story

The tech industry is anticipated to be bolstered by the increased demand for digital solutions across diverse industries. Amid this, let's compare tech stocks Open Text Corp (OTEX) and International Business Machines (IBM) to analyze which stock offers greater value. Read on to find out… As digital transformation projects proliferate throughout many industries, there is an increasing need for custom software solutions to meet particular company requirements. Therefore, the application development software market is projected to grow at a <a href="https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/application-development-software-market/">CAGR of 14.7% by 2030</a>.
Additionally, the growing popularity of cloud-based software and rising concern to automate business processes are continuously increasing the demand for IT services worldwide. Cloud-based IT services have been experiencing rapid growth among SMEs since 2022 and are expected to capture more than <a href="https://www.industryarc.com/Research/IT-Services-Market-Research-501180">80% of the market share by 2025</a>.
Against this backdrop, let's compare two software stocks to analyze which stock offers greater value: Open Text Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OTEX/">OTEX</a>) and International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>).
The Case for Open Text Corporation Stock
With a $7.23 billion market cap, Open Text Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OTEX/">OTEX</a>) engages in the provision of information management products and services. The company offers content services, including content collaboration and intelligent capture, as well as records management, collaboration, e-signatures, and archiving.
OTEX's stock has plunged 19.6% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $27.19.
In terms of forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/price-earningsratio.asp">P/E</a>, OTEX is trading at 7.43x, 69.7% lower than the industry average of 24.56x. Likewise, the stock's forward Price/Sales multiple of 1.34 is 57.2% lower than the industry average of 3.14. Also, its forward EV/EBITDA of 7.16x is 53.3% lower than the industry average of 15.32x.
OTEX's cloud services and subscriptions for the fiscal first quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, rose 1.3% year-over-year to $457 million. Similarly, the company's net income and EPS are at $84 million and $0.32 per share, up 4.3% and 6.7% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects OTEX's EPS and revenue for the year ending June 30, 2024, to increase 13.6% and 2.4% year-over-year to $4.15 and $5.44 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
OTEX's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Value and a B for Growth. OTEX is ranked #16 out of 125 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see OTEX's ratings for Momentum, Stability, Quality, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OTEX/">here</a>.
The Case for International Business Machines Corporation Stock
Valued at $201.02 billion by market cap, International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>) is engaged in addressing the hybrid cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) opportunity with a platform-centric approach focused on providing client value through a combination of technology and business expertise. It operates through four segments: Software; Consulting; Infrastructure; and Financing. 
Shares of IBM have surged 18.9% over the past six months but declined 6.8% over the three months to close the last trading session at $217.40.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, IBM is trading at 21.28x, 13.3% lower than the industry average of 24.56x. However, the stock's forward Price/Sales multiple of 3.20 is 2.1% higher than the industry average of 3.14.
IBM's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 30, 2024) increased marginally year-over-year to $14.97 billion. It reported a gross profit of $8.42 billion, indicating a 4.9% growth from the year-ago value.
Its adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose 8.6% year-over-year to $3.8 billion. In addition, the company's non-GAAP income from continuing operations increased 6.1% year-over-year to $2.16 billion, while its non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations grew 4.5% from the prior year's quarter to $2.30.
Analysts expect IBM's revenue for the fiscal year (ended December 2024) to grow marginally year-over-year to $62.82 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to increase 6.2% year-over-year to $10.21.
IBM's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall C rating, translating to Neutral in our proprietary rating system.
IBM has a C grade for Value, Sentiment, and Stability. It is ranked #35 out of 79 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for IBM (Growth, Momentum, and Quality).
Open Text vs.International Business Machines: Which Software Stock Offers Greater Value?
The U.S. software industry is expected to continue its growth, driven by strong demand for cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity solutions. Increased digital transformation across various sectors will further bolster industry expansion.
Leading software companies OTEX and IBM stand to capitalize on the optimistic industry outlook. However, OTEX's lower valuation might make it the better software stock pick.
Our research shows that the odds of success increase when one invests in stocks with an Overall Rating of Strong Buy or Buy. View all the top-rated stocks in the Software - Application industry <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">here</a> and the Technology - Services industry <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">here</a>.
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IBM shares were trading at $217.48 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $0.08 (+0.04%). Year-to-date, IBM has declined -1.07%, versus a -0.42% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The tech sector has seen a significant shift, with several companies moving beyond growth to focus on shareholder returns. Thus, investors might consider adding quality tech stocks Cisco Systems (CSCO), International Business Machines (IBM), and Texas Instruments (TXN) to their watchlists for their solid dividends. Continue reading… Traditionally, the tech sector was associated with growth and innovation, but now it has evolved as the companies in this sector offer consistent dividends. As the tech landscape matures, firms with robust cash flows are increasingly prioritizing shareholder returns through dividends.
Below, I have highlighted three fundamentally stable tech stocks: Cisco Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CSCO/">CSCO</a>), International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>), and Texas Instruments Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TXN/">TXN</a>), offering a dividend yield of more than 2.5%.
Cloud computing and software service providers have emerged as key players in this space. These firms benefited from accelerated digital transformation trends. With stabilizing interest rates, evolving market dynamics, and an incoming Trump administration, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilsayegh/2024/12/27/tech-investment-predictions-for-2025-transformation-and-realignment/">the 2025 tech investment environment promises</a> fewer speculative frenzies and more focused, strategic activity.
As the demand for data-intensive technologies surges, investments in critical infrastructure are aligning with broader trends in AI, cloud computing, and connectivity. The U.S. IT services market is anticipated to <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-it-services-market-report">reach $695.6 billion by 2030</a>, growing at a CAGR of 7.9%. Also, global IT spending will expand by 8.3%, <a href="https://canalys.com/insights/it-spending-forecasts-2025">reaching $5.44 trillion</a> this year, driven by rising demand for cloud solutions, cybersecurity, automation, and data management.
These tech stocks combine the sector's dynamic potential with the stability of regular income, making them attractive for both growth and income-focused investors.
With these favorable trends in mind, let's take a closer look at the quality tech stocks:
Cisco Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CSCO/">CSCO</a>)
CSCO designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology industry internationally. It integrates product portfolios across networking, security, collaboration, applications, and cloud. 
On November 18, CSCO announced it signed a Whole Portfolio Agreement (WPA) with MGM Resorts International, a global gaming and entertainment company, to empower MGM Resorts next-generation guest experiences. In this agreement, MGM Resorts will have access to CSCO's software portfolio and Customer Experience (CX) services for 5.5 years.
In the same month, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company declared the 52nd consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share. This dividend will be paid on January 22, 2025.
CSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.60, which translates to a yield of 2.72% at the current share price. Its four-year average <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dividendyield.asp">dividend yield</a> is 3.02%. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 2.7% over the past five years.
In terms of the trailing-12-month net income margin, CSCO's 17.73% is 375.3% higher than the 3.73% industry average. Similarly, its 24.68% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 118.5% higher than the industry average of 11.29%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROCE of 20.76% compares to the industry average of 4.56%.
During the first quarter of 2025, which ended on October 26, CSCO's total revenues were $13.84 billion, while its services' revenue amounted to $3.73 billion, representing an increase of 5.6% from the last year. Moreover, the company's net income for the quarter came in at $2.71 billion and $0.68 per share.
The consensus revenue estimate of $13.87 billion for the fiscal second quarter (ending January 2025) represents an 8.4% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.91 for the same quarter indicates a 4.3% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past six months, the stock has surged 24.9%, closing the last trading session at $58.86.
CSCO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
CSCO has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, and Quality. It is ranked #16 out of 45 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-communication-networking/">Technology - Communication/Networking</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CSCO/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for CSCO (Growth, Value, and Sentiment).
International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>)
IBM is engaged in addressing the hybrid cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) opportunity with a platform-centric approach focused on providing client value through a combination of technology and business expertise. It operates through four segments: Software; Consulting; Infrastructure; and Financing.
On December 10, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share. With 25 years of consecutive dividend growth, IBM pays an annual dividend of $6.68, which translates to a yield of 3% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.46%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 1.8% over the past three years.
In the same month, IBM and Janes, a recognized defense intelligence company, joined hands to help national security and integrate open-source defense and security intelligence data into a trusted AI and data platform. This collaboration enables defense leaders' access by integrating the IBM watsonx AI and data platform utilizing an IBM Granite model with a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pattern with Janes data.
The stock's trailing-12-month ROTA of 4.76% is 142.2% higher than the industry average of 1.97%. Similarly, its 26.82% trailing-12-month ROCE is 488.2% above the industry average of 4.56%. Also, its trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 11.58% compares favorably to the industry average of 5.38%.
IBM's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 30, 2024) increased marginally year-over-year to $14.97 billion. It reported a gross profit of $8.42 billion, indicating a 4.9% growth from the year-ago value. Its adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose 8.6% year-over-year to $3.8 billion. In addition, the company's non-GAAP income from continuing operations increased 6.1% year-over-year to $2.16 billion, while its non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations grew 4.5% from the prior year's quarter to $2.30.
Analysts expect IBM's revenue for the fiscal year (ended December 2024) to grow marginally year-over-year to $62.82 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to increase 6.2% year-over-year to $10.21.
IBM shares have surged 39.1% over the past year and 26.7% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $222.65.
IBM's stance is apparent in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Momentum and Quality.
Among the 78 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry, it is ranked #38. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">Click here</a> to see the additional IBM ratings (Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment).
Texas Instruments Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TXN/">TXN</a>)
TXN is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers. The company operates in two segments: Analog and Embedded Processing.
On December 20, TXN received an award agreement of up to $1.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce in CHIPS Act funding to support three new 300mm semiconductor wafer fabs under construction in Texas and Utah. This award will help TXN provide a geopolitically dependable supply of essential analog and embedded processing semiconductors.
On November 12, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company paid its shareholders a quarterly dividend of $1.36 per share. TXN pays an annual dividend of $5.44, which translates to a yield of 2.86% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.62%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 10.4% over the past five years.
TXN's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 29.15% and 14.06% are 539.3% and 614.9% higher than their respective industry averages of 4.56% and 1.97%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month net income margin of 31.6% is 747.2% above the industry average of 3.73%.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, TXN's total revenue was $4.15 billion. The company's net income amounted to $1.36 billion, and its EPS stood at $1.47. The company's cash and cash equivalents and total assets came in at $2.58 billion and $35.32 billion as of September 30, 2024.
Street expects TXN's revenue for the fiscal first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 5.9% year-over-year to $3.88 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $1.22 for the same period indicates a marginal year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
The stock has gained 14.3% over the past year to close the last trading session at $190.51.
TXN's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #43 out of 90 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated TXN for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all TXN's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TXN/">here</a>.
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CSCO shares were trading at $58.74 per share on Monday afternoon, down $0.12 (-0.20%). Year-to-date, CSCO has declined -0.10%, versus a 1.55% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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