IBM stock tumbles 23% in premarket trading as preliminary quarterly results fall below expectations

IBM shares tumbled sharply in premarket trade after the company flagged weaker-than-expected second-quarter results, missing both profit and revenue estimates. Management attributed the shortfall to delayed deal closures and shifting client spending toward hardware ahead of price hikes, while cybersecurity concerns further weighed on performance during the quarter.

Quote of the day by Jean Marie Eveillard: “Risk to us goes back to not paying attention to how one does in the short term”

Value investor Jean-Marie Eveillard emphasizes long-term focus over short-term market volatility. He argues that focusing on daily price movements leads to emotional and wealth-eroding decisions. Patience and business quality are key competitive advantages for disciplined investors. History shows markets move in cycles, rewarding those who stay the course. Greatest risk lies in letting short-term noise…