IBM and Pearson Form Global Partnership to Develop AI-Powered Personalized Learning Products
IBM and Pearson announced a global partnership to build new personalized learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organizations and educational institutions. IBM and Pearson aim to address these needs with AI-powered learning tools, built using watsonx Orchestrate and watsonx Governance, which will be available globally. IBM will also help Pearson build a custom AI-powered learning platform that combines human expertise with AI assistants, agents, and assets.
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Meta and IBM Beat Earnings Expectations, Stocks Surge
- Meta's Strong Earnings: Meta's first-quarter sales forecast ranges from $53.5 billion to $56.5 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $51.41 billion, while fourth-quarter earnings of $8.88 per share and revenue of $59.89 billion also surpassed market forecasts, indicating robust market performance.
- Southwest Airlines Profit Outlook: Southwest Airlines forecasts adjusted earnings of at least $4 per share in 2026, higher than the $3.19 expected by analysts, leading to a 5.3% stock increase, reflecting the positive impact of its business model overhaul.
- IBM's Impressive Results: IBM reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.52 per share and revenue of $19.69 billion, both exceeding analyst expectations, with the CEO noting that its generative AI business revenue has surpassed $12.5 billion, showcasing strong growth potential in the AI sector.
- Tesla's Earnings Beat: Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted earnings came in at $0.50 per share on revenue of $24.9 billion, both exceeding analyst expectations, and despite a 3% annual revenue decline, the stock rose 2.3%, reflecting market confidence in its future growth.

S&P 500 Futures Rise in Pre-Market Trading; Joby Aviation and Las Vegas Sands Underperform
Stock Market Opening: U.S. stock markets are set to open in two hours.
IBM Performance: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) saw a 9.5% increase in pre-market trading.
Meta Platforms Performance: Meta Platforms Inc. (META) experienced an 8.8% rise in pre-market trading.
Market Sentiment: The significant gains for both companies indicate positive market sentiment ahead of the market opening.








