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IBM's Third-Quarter Results Beat Estimates on Resilient Software Demand

Oct 25 (Reuters) - IT software and consultancy services provider IBM reported third-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street targets on Wednesday, buoyed by stable demand for its software solution

IBM's Third-Quarter Results Beat Estimates on Resilient Software Demand

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