Why IBM’s stock is having its best day since the dot-com era - MarketWatch

1. IBM's earnings report sparked optimism with significant stock gains. 2. Software revenue rose 11.5%, indicating sustained growth potential. 3. Consulting revenues dropped but are expected to recover with $5 billion AI projects. 4. Analysts forecast IBM may reach over 5% growth by 2025. 5. Potential M&A could further enhance growth projections from current estimates.