IBM sees earnings and revenues shrink in fourth quarter
The computing giant also reported lower earnings and sales for 2020 as a whole, the seventh year in a row that its earnings have shrunk
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International Business Machines Corp is a provider of hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) and business services. The company provides integrated solutions and products that use data, information technology in industries and business processes. Its segments include Software, Consulting, Infrastructure and Financing.
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