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IBM ending visa sponsorship for most roles in IBM Consulting: What will happen to employees?

Tech giant IBM has announced that it is ending certain Green Card sponsorship and H-1B visa programs within its consulting business. The company said that the decision has been prompted by skill availability in the US, meaning the company does not need to bring in foreign skilled workers. This does…

The Times of India · Nov 10

H-1B visas in focus: IBM to end green card sponsorship for roles in biggest unit

IBM is ending H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, its largest business unit with more than 150,000 employees, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the visa programme. Affected employees can continue working for the company outside the US or leave by the end…

The Economic Times · Nov 10

Stocks Supported by Strength in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.53% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.95%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.52%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Nov 3

The AI Buildout Is Only 15% Complete—Here Is Where the Next Dollar Actually Goes

AI spending is less than 15% complete in Dan Ives' view, with NVIDIA, Palantir, Meta and the neoclouds anchoring a bull run he sees lasting 2 to 3 more years.

MarketBeat · Oct 21

Nasdaq Futures Climb as SpaceX and Super Micro Provide a Boost; Meta and Tesla Earnings on Tap

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.64% this morning as strong results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer helped revive optimism surrounding the AI trade.

Barchart · Oct 21

Stocks Finish Mostly Higher on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.38% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.13%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.33%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 20

U.S. Stock Futures Climb as Chipmakers Rebound; Corporate Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.52%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +1.11% this morning as investors cautiously snapped up beaten-down chipmakers and other AI-related stocks, setting a positive tone for a busy week of corporate earnings.

Barchart · Oct 19

What You Need to Know Ahead of International Business Machines’ Earnings Release

International Business Machines will release its third-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a high single-digit bottom-line growth.

Barchart · Oct 1

IBM Once Held Nvidia's Spot as Tech's Biggest Name. The Stock Just Crashed 25%. Here's the Comeback Case.

IBM stock fell 25% after a weak Q2. Here's why Red Hat, hybrid cloud, and a 31-year dividend streak keep its comeback case alive.

Barchart · Sep 18

AI Is Already Killing People—and Governments Are To Blame

Militaries are leaning on AI software for surveillance and targeting.

Reason · Sep 16