International Business Machines is trading 3.15% up now at $237.10 as technology and software shares rally after strong Nvidia and Salesforce results.
- Nvidia’s outlook reinforced confidence in continued artificial-intelligence spending.
- Salesforce’s upbeat guidance eased concerns about AI disrupting traditional software companies.
- The completed HRL Laboratories acquisition supports its longer-term quantum strategy, but available reporting does not establish it as the specific driver of August 27’s move.