IBM stock falls 1.69% and underperforms Microsoft and Alphabet

10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27

IBM shares closed at $228.05 on Monday, nearly 30% below their 52-week high of $324.90, with trading volume reaching 7.9 million.
While IBM declined, Microsoft and Alphabet both posted gains during a mixed session where the S&P 500 edged up and the Dow Jones slipped.
IBM's trading volume surpassed its 50-day average, highlighting increased market activity as the company lagged behind key tech competitors in Monday's trading.

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