Covers enterprise software and earnings; previewed IBM and ServiceNow quarterly reports focusing on AI monetization.
no scored calls yet — needs a stated position or a categorical verdict, with a matured window vs SPY
Application layer companies face pressure to show AI growth is incremental to traditional business, not replacing it; Microsoft has monetized directly but others unproven.
Key question is whether mainframe budget is being redirected to AI hardware or if software sales are suffering as clients prioritize memory chips over IBM products.