[IBM (NYSE:IBM) remains a favorite with several All Stars. In mid-July, the company reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.12, which topped the consensus by almost 8%. Total revenue of $22.3 billion was down 4% from the prior year, but up 6% without the impact of the divested PC business.] IBM returned to form in this quarter, ... In particular, strategic, high-growth businesses -- in Business Performance Transformation Services, software and in key industry sectors and emerging markets -- were among our best-performing operations, achieving double-digit revenue growth.
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