While big tech stocks are largely positive on Friday, heavy-hitter IBM sank over 9% after the company reported fourth-quarter sales below analyst expectations. Revenue for IBM dropped 6% on a year-over-year basis, making it the fourth consecutive quarter of declines. The move drove the Optimism over strong projected corporate earnings performances in tech next week is helping to buoy Nasdaq, with Microsoft adding another 2% Friday for a weekly gain of 8%. Facebook and Apple advanced an impressive 15.5% and 8.1%, respectively, this week. Biden Stimulus Plan Facing Greater Uncertainty Meanwhile, lawmakers are expressing considerable doubt about the efficacy and feasibility of Biden’s proposed stimulus plan.