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Sign InAmid structural shifts driven by artificial intelligence in the software sector, major industrial and tech players saw divergent market moves. Honeywell updated its 2026 earnings per share guidance to a range of $7.90 to $8.30, following the execution of a 1-for-2 reverse stock split. Separately, IBM shares fell 4% following reports that Starbucks plans to develop in-house AI tools to replace legacy vendor applications, while CCC Intelligent Solutions surged 13% on reports of a potential sale exploration.
The decline in IBM reflects growing fears that generative AI allows enterprise clients to bypass traditional software vendors to reduce operational costs. Looking at peers, Microsoft reported a 31% growth in cloud revenue in its latest quarter according to its earnings release, intensifying pressure on IBM to defend its market share. Per market data, Starbucks (SBUX) shares remain at stable levels despite its technical strategy shift, closing at $103.87 on July 8, 2026.
Investors are closely monitoring technical levels as IBM closed at $295.30 (close July 9, 2026) after trading between a low of $284.44 and a high of $297.28. Meanwhile, Honeywell (HON) stood at $223.42 at the July 9, 2026 close, as markets assess the impact of the reverse split on share liquidity. Looking ahead, traders are eyeing the upcoming ISM Services PMI data for further signals on enterprise spending and demand for technology services.