Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) executives on the first-quarter earnings call said client demand has increased steadily over the past nine quarters, with roughly 100 incremental clients initiating AI projects during that period.Management cautioned, however, that AI deployments remain in early stages for most customers, noting significant work is still required before these initiatives can scale across entire enterprises, and that AI projects currently represent only a small portion of the overall client base.Agai ...

Infosys ADR (American Depository Receipt) jumped nearly 40 per cent in early trade on Friday, surprising investors and market participants. The immediate trigger is not known. The trading was halted on the NYSE after the stock hit $26.62, up $7.44 or 38.79 per cent on the NYSE. However, at Nasdaq, the stock after hitting $30, corrected sharply to rule at $22, still up over 15 per cent.The underlying Infosys stock on the NSE on Friday closed at ₹1,638.70, up 0.7 per cent. In fact, all major IT companies, TCS ...

Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its “Aoris International Fund” Q3 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Global equity markets, represented by the MSCI AC World Accumulation Index ex Australia, rose by 6.5% in AUD for the September quarter. In local currencies, gains were 8.0%, but currency fluctuations reduced the AUD return by 1.5%. In the quarter, Portfolio’s Class A (Unhedged) returned -2.6% after fees compared to a 6.5% retur ...

Core Viewpoint - Accenture's stock price has experienced significant volatility, dropping from a peak of $392 in January to the current price of $270, indicating ongoing concerns about its business performance [1] Company Summary - The stock price of Accenture reached a high of $392 in January, reflecting initial investor confidence [1] - Currently, the stock price stands at $270, showing a substantial decline over the year [1]

Accenture’s ( ACN ) stock has gone up from $240 at the last review to $273.74, a gain of just over 14%. The stock is still below its highs from earlier this year, but it’s recovered from itsWith over 15 years of experience in the markets and a degree in economics, I focus on breaking down companies with clarity and discipline. My goal is to give individual investors a straightforward, honest view—what’s working, what isn’t, and where the risks and opportunities actually are. I don’t chase narratives. I foll ...

Core Insights - Accenture's stock has increased from $240 to $273.74, representing a gain of just over 14% [1] Company Performance - The stock is still below its highs from earlier this year but has shown recovery from previous lows [1] Analyst Background - The analysis is conducted by a professional with over 15 years of market experience and a degree in economics, focusing on providing a clear and disciplined breakdown of companies [1]

Accenture has announced first quarter (Q1) revenues of $18.74bn for fiscal year 2026 (FY26), up from $17.6bn in the same period a year earlier. The reported increase represents a 6% rise in US dollars and a 5% rise in local currency. This puts revenue at the upper end of the company’s guidance range of $18.1bn–18.75bn. Net income on a Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) basis reached $2.24bn for the quarter, compared with $2.32bn in Q1 FY25. Adjusted net income for the period came to $2.49bn. ...

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the Buzzing AI Stocks on Wall Street. On December 16, Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from Equal weight to “Overweight” and raised its price target to $320.00 from $271.00. The firm believes that the stock is compelling at current levels. Morgan Stanley noted that lower interest rates and more artificial intelligence clarity could support budget growth. Moreover, acquisitions may add additional upside for the stock. "Upgrading ACN to OW as we see an attractive entry ...

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index declined to a reading of 43.7, entering the "Fear" zone from a previous reading of 46.9, indicating a shift in market sentiment [6] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 300 points, driven by a cooler-than-expected inflation report and strong earnings outlook from Micron Technology [1] Company Performance - Micron Technology's stock surged by 10% after exceeding earnings estimates and providing a positive outlook, alleviating concerns regarding the AI bubble [2] - Accenture Plc also reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment [2] Economic Indicators - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.7% year-over-year in November 2025, down from 3% previously and below the expected 3.1%, while core inflation fell to 2.6%, the lowest since March 2021 [2] - The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped by 8.5 points to -10.2 in December, missing market expectations [3] - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased by 13,000 to 224,000 for the week ending December 13 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, with information technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks showing the largest gains, while consumer staples and energy sectors closed lower [4] - The Dow Jones increased by approximately 66 points to 47,951.85, the S&P 500 rose by 0.79% to 6,774.76, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped by 1.38% to 23,006.36 during the session [4] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Conagra Brands Inc., Paychex Inc., and Carnival Corp. [5]

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Fear” zone on Thursday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 300 points during the session as risk appetite snapped back after a cooler-than-expected inflation report revived hopes for rate cuts and a blowout earnings outlook from Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) eased AI bubble fears.Micron Technology rocketed 10% on Thursday after beating estima ...