IBM Has Best Sales Gain in Three Years

The video discusses IBM's revenue growth under CEO Arvind Krishna, highlighting a 1% year-over-year sales increase after a period of decline. Despite currency adjustments showing a 2% decrease, the company's cloud strategy, particularly the acquisition of Red Hat, has been successful. Asset sales, including Watson Health, have also been part of the turnaround strategy. However, IBM's stock performance lags behind the S&P 500 and tech sector. Analysts are now focused on the sustainability of this growth.

What significant change did IBM experience under CEO Arvind Krishna's leadership?

• A shift in focus to hardware development

• A decline in market share

• A return to growth after a period of decline

• A major acquisition of a competitor

How did currency adjustments affect IBM's year-over-year sales growth?

• They doubled the sales growth

• They had no impact on sales

• They increased sales by 2%

• They decreased sales by 2%

Which acquisition is highlighted as a major contributor to IBM's business success?

• Acquisition of Microsoft

• Acquisition of Google

• Acquisition of Red Hat

• Acquisition of Amazon

How did IBM's share performance compare to the S&P 500 and the tech sector?

• IBM's shares increased by 60%, matching the tech sector

• IBM outperformed both the S&P 500 and the tech sector

• IBM's shares increased by 20%, which was less than both the S&P 500 and the tech sector

• IBM's shares decreased while the S&P 500 and tech sector increased

What are analysts and investors focusing on regarding IBM's future?

• The expansion into new geographical markets

• The impact of new regulations on IBM

• The sustainability of IBM's recent growth

• The potential for new product launches