UBS Upgrades IBM to Neutral – AI Fears Largely Priced In, Mainframes Stay Sticky
UBS upgrades IBM from Sell to Neutral, keeps $236 price target. After a 22% drop, analysts see better risk/reward and limited AI threat to IBM's mainframe business.
UBS upgrades IBM from Sell to Neutral, keeps $236 price target. After a 22% drop, analysts see better risk/reward and limited AI threat to IBM's mainframe business.
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