IBM's stock fell sharply by 5.12% during intraday trading on Monday, as investors reacted to negative legal developments involving the company.

The decline followed news that IBM is facing a court delay, which typically creates uncertainty about potential legal liabilities and operational impacts. Such legal challenges can weigh on investor sentiment and lead to selling pressure.

While the specific details of the court case weren't fully disclosed in early reports, the market's negative response indicates concerns about how this legal proceeding might affect IBM's business prospects.