IBM Stock Upgraded To Buy While Oracle Seen Bouncing Back In Analyst's 2026 Software Preview

by · Investor's Business Daily

Analysts with Jefferies upgraded IBM stock to a buy call and said they expect shares of Oracle to bounce back from a harsh slump. IBM (IBM) stock rose Monday while Oracle (ORCL) slipped. In a 2026 software sector "playbook" presentation, Jefferies analysts led by Brent Thill said they expect 2026 to be another year of "gradual AI monetization" and encouraged…