Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell Ahead of Key Tech Earnings, Fed Policy Decision; Asia, Europe Rise -January 29, 2025 at 07:14 am EST

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is one of the world’s leading computer services companies. Net sales break down by activity as follows:

– cognitive solutions and transaction processing software development (42.5%);

– IT services (32.3%): consulting (management of logistic chains, financial performance, CRM, human resources, etc.), application management, systems integration, cloud computing, hosting, technical support services, etc.;

– sale of IT infrastructure (23.6%): hybrid IT infrastructure solutions, microcomputers, servers, peripheral devices, networks, data storage equipment, etc.;

– financing of computer equipment (1.2%);

– other (0.4%).

Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (40.9%), Americas (10.3%), Europe/Middle East/Africa (29.9%) and Asia/Pacific (18.9%).

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell Ahead of Key Tech Earnings, Fed Policy Decision; Asia, Europe Rise

As the market gears up for a busy day of trading, stocks are mostly up pre-bell on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Investors are eagerly awaiting key tech earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.

In Asia, markets are showing strength, with Japan’s Nikkei index up 1.5% and China’s Shanghai Composite up 0.8%. In Europe, stocks are also on the rise, with the FTSE 100 in London up 0.9% and the DAX in Frankfurt up 1.2%.

Tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet are set to report earnings after the closing bell today, and their results could have a significant impact on the overall market sentiment. Investors will be closely watching for any signs of weakness or strength in the tech sector.

Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce its latest policy decision later today. Many analysts are forecasting that the central bank will hold interest rates steady, but any hints of future rate hikes or cuts could move the markets.

Overall, the mood in the market is positive, with investors optimistic about the latest earnings reports and the Fed’s policy decision. However, there is still a sense of caution as uncertainty looms over the global economy. Stay tuned for more updates as the day unfolds.

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