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IBM jumps 5 pct after Reuters first with bullish EPS target 05.12.2010 Reuters was first to report IBMs bullish, long-term earnings target, off of a slide presentation, on May 12. Shares rallied 5 percent. That was nearly 10 minutes before closest competitor Bloomberg and much earlier than other media who waited until the official announcement by CEO Sam Palmisano at the companys annual investor conference. IBMs forecast of doubling EPS to at least $20` by 2015 helped other technology stocks rise as well. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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IBM jumps 5 pct after Reuters first with bullish EPS target

05.12.2010

Reuters was first to report IBMs bullish, long-term earnings target, off of a slide presentation, on May 12. Shares rallied 5 percent. That was nearly 10 minutes before closest competitor Bloomberg and much earlier than other media who waited until the official announcement by CEO Sam Palmisano at the companys annual investor conference. IBMs forecast of doubling EPS to at least $20` by 2015 helped other technology stocks rise as well.

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