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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.90 | +0.10 | +0.10 | +0.10 | +0.10 | +0.00 | +0.10 | +0.40 | +0.40 | +0.40 | +0.40 | +0.58 |
The tech sector is trading cautiously optimistic this month, supported by the resolution of two major regulatory overhangs. The DOJ’s decision to drop the IBM antitrust case and settle with AT&T has cleared near-term legal uncertainty, allowing investor focus to shift back to fundamentals and growth prospects. While broader macro conditions remain a backdrop, the removal of these specific headwinds has lifted sentiment modestly.
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The U.S. Justice Department dropped its 13-year antitrust case against IBM, acknowledging the suit lacked merit, while settling its case with AT&T to break up its Bell operating companies. The decisions reflect a shift in antitrust enforcement and are expected to reshape competition in the telecom and computer industries. Market implications include increased investor confidence in IBM and potential long-term pricing shifts for AT&T customers due to divestiture-driven competition.