IBM stock plunges after Anthropic unveils COBOL modernization tool

by | Feb 24, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

IBM stock plunged 13% after Anthropic announced that its new Claude Code tool can automate the modernization of legacy COBOL applications. The AI firm asserted that its software is capable of updating the critical infrastructure used by banks and government agencies. The selloff occurred despite the fact that the computing giant is currently partnering with Anthropic to integrate the chatbot into its own products.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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