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IBM shares plunge as AI infrastructure demand delays software deals

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IBM's shares dropped significantly after the company announced that customers are shifting their spending towards AI infrastructure, such as servers and storage, which has caused delays in software and consulting deals. CEO Arvind Krishna noted that this capex reprioritization was more substantial than anticipated, impacting second-quarter revenue and earnings. While IBM's infrastructure segment saw a decline, its distributed infrastructure business experienced strong growth, indicating continued investment in AI hardware and capacity. AI

IMPACT Indicates continued enterprise investment in AI hardware and capacity, even as software and services deals face delays.

RANK_REASON Company earnings report and executive commentary on market shifts impacting business, not a core AI release or research.

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IBM shares plunge as AI infrastructure demand delays software deals

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    IBM Warns AI Infrastructure Shift Impacts Software Deals, Shares Plunge

    IBM said customers shifted spending to secure supply-constrained infrastructure, delaying software deals and driving shares down 23%.

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