Banking & savings
IBM Dividend Outlook: BofA Warning, Peer Comparison, and Income‑Investor Playbook
Hook: When a blue-chip like IBM, long-standing as the poster child for reliable payouts, suddenly faces a 12% dividend reduction, income-focused investors sit up. The news, issued by Bank of America in early 2024, rippled through dividend-heavy funds, forced analysts to revisit valuation models, and sparked a fresh debate about