5 Billion More Reasons to Love This IT Powerhouse

Good news came from IBM (NYSE: IBM  ) , after Hurricane Sandy shut down the market for two days. The stock is up for the company, because they recently announced $5 billion in additional buyback authorizations, which is in addition to the $6.7B that has already been authorized. So far, IBM has a good  track record of returning capital to shareholders, including 18% growth in dividends over the last five years. Get the full story here, as Fool.com tech and telecom analyst Andrew Tonner explains how and why IBM is a safe, steady compounding machine.

Unlike IBM investors, it has been a frustrating path for Microsoft investors, who've watched their company fail to capitalize on the incredible growth in mobile over the past decade. However, with the release of its own tablet, along with the widely anticipated Windows 8 operating system, the company is looking to make a splash in this booming market. In this brand new premium report on Microsoft, our analyst explains that, while the opportunity is huge, the challenges are many. He's also providing regular updates as key events occur, so make sure to claim a copy of this report now by clicking here.