Intel is mentioned as a company the creator missed out on, receiving significant government support and investment for its role in the US industrial game and chip production.
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A Level-Headed Perspective on the IBM Sell-off
Jul 23, 2026
The creator discusses International Business Machines (IBM) following a recent sell-off, aiming to provide a level-headed perspective and estimate its fair value. The video breaks down IBM's business segments, including software (Red Hat, Watson X), consulting, and hardware, and touches on recent market reactions ahead of earnings, noting concerns about supply shortages influencing server purchases.
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Apple recently increased prices on its product lineup, which may be related to the ongoing shortages of components like RAM and SSDs.
Micron's management is pointing to memory and storage shortages lasting at least through 2028, impacting companies like IBM.
Oracle is considered similar to IBM but slightly less attractive, though the creator is more bullish on Oracle due to potential AI and TikTok benefits.
Cisco is briefly mentioned as having a dividend profile similar to IBM's.
SAP is mentioned as a peer to IBM with a higher debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6, contrasting with IBM's 3.8.
Proctor and Gamble is mentioned as an example of a company that successfully utilizes acquisitions for growth.
Walmart is mentioned as a potential source for an external executive hire for Target.
The creator was not a fan of Target's recent leadership transition to an internal CEO, believing an external hire from a competitor like Walmart or Amazon would have been a better approach, despite the stock turning around.
3M is mentioned as a company with a broad patent library and a recent positive earnings report.
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