"The first one is International Business Machines, IBM. Weve all heard of it for decades. For so long it was not a stock that for so long it was an incredible stock and then for decades it was a real disappointment. Last five years has been wonderful. This is a company with advanced technologies, quantum computing emerging. IBM will be a leader as quantum computing emerges and theyre very well financially managed now. So there are certain aspects of their business that are still struggling but I think overall IBM is a great cautious investment for the next 5 years."
Tom Gardner highlights IBM as a mature company that, despite past disappointments, has experienced a strong turnaround over the last five years. He cites its leadership potential in quantum computing and strong financial management, recommending it as a cautious long-term investment.
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October 10, 2025
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