Accenture Plc. (ACN) 89.79 $ACN
Accenture Named Global Partner of the Year by hybris For Second Consecutive Year
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 3:33PM CST
For the second consecutive year, Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been recognized as Global Partner of the Year by hybris software, an SAP company. Accenture received the 2014 award for its highly specialized and scalable digital marketing capabilities as well as deep industry and technology expertise.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Bumble Bee Seafoods Seeks More Effective Trade Promotion Management With Help From Accenture
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 10:03AM CST
Bumble Bee Seafoods, North America's leading seafood company, will equip its staff with the information they need to better plan, target and execute more effective trade promotions with the implementation of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) CAS Trade Promotion Management (TPM) software. In addition, the new technology will improve collaboration with Bumble Bee Seafoods' retail partners to help drive increased consumer demand.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Receives Regional Awards from SAP for Outstanding Performance
Business Wire - Tue Feb 10, 6:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) was recently presented with three SAP(R) Regional Partner Excellence Awards in various categories. Recipients of this year's awards have made outstanding contributions that help grow the global market for SAP solutions.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture's Newest Duck Creek Software Suite Provides Property & Casualty Insurance Carriers with Customer-Centric Service and Operational Efficiency
Business Wire - Tue Feb 10, 6:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is releasing a new version of the Accenture Duck Creek Suite, a set of integrated, leading-edge individual software components that help property & casualty (P&C) insurers of all sizes transform their business. The latest release focuses on new customer-centric functionality and operational efficiencies that enable carriers to deliver a more personalized experience for customers, no matter how they prefer to engage or connect.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Survey Shows Digital Investing Tools Are Disrupting the European Investor-Advisor Relationship
Business Wire - Mon Feb 09, 6:01PM CST
Digital investing tools are changing the ways financial advisors connect with investors and will impact how investors use their advisors in the future, according to an Accenture report based on a survey of 1,200 middle- and high-income, digitally savvy European investors, which Accenture refers to as "Generation D." The study found that investors value digital financial planning tools that offer investment education, advanced planning and scenario analysis, suggesting that wealth management firms that provide these tools and alter their business models to better serve both traditional and autonomous investors will come out on top.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture to purchase Agilex
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 09, 5:29PM CST
The global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company said that it plans to acquire Agilex Technologies, a provider of digital services to the U.S. gov't. Terms were undisclosed. Accenture (ACN) has been on an acquisition...
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture buys federal tech services firm
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 09, 3:02PM CST
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Acquisition Boosts Mobile, Cloud Services
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 09, 1:57PM CST
Accenture (ACN) has found a way to expand its delivery of analytics, cloud and mobility services to the federal government. The leading global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company on Monday said it plans to acquire...
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Insider Trading Alert - ACN, PMBC And TSS Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Feb 09, 9:15AM CST
Stocks with insider trader activity include ACN, PMBC and TSS
TSS: 37.09 (+0.17), PMBC: 7.20 (+0.10), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture to Acquire Agilex to Enhance Digital Capabilities and Agile Delivery for the U.S. Federal Market
Business Wire - Mon Feb 09, 5:33AM CST
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has agreed to acquire Agilex Technologies, Inc., (Agilex), a provider of digital solutions for the U.S. federal government. The acquisition will enhance Accenture's digital capabilities in analytics, cloud and mobility for federal agencies. It also will add agile delivery expertise to further advance AFS's ability to deliver rapid value to its clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and the acquisition is subject to regulatory review and other customary closing conditions.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Recognized by Ovum as Market Leader for Mobile Wallet Platform
Business Wire - Mon Feb 09, 1:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been named a "Market Leader" for the Accenture Mobile Wallet platform in the "Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting a White-label Mobile Wallet Platform," scoring the highest overall technology assessment ranking in the report.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Intel’s Internet of Things Strategy Comes Out Swinging in 2015
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 08, 2:41PM CST
Intel filled out its Internet of Things, or IoT, portfolio a bit more this week with its purchase of German chipmaker and home networking company, Lantiq. Lantiq makes semiconductors and software for carriers and companies to connect homes to the...
SAP: 69.09 (unch), GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), GOOG: 549.01 (+6.08), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Broadridge Up on Q2 Earnings Beat; Reiterates FY15 View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 8:26AM CST
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) reported second quarter of fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings of 32 cents per share, which came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents.
BR: 52.59 (-0.29), RMBS: 12.12 (+0.06), DST: 108.31 (-0.35), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
11 Dividend Opportunities For Anti-Cyclic Income Investors
Dividend Yield - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 5:34PM CST
I like oversold stocks because the market did not like them for some reason. For me, as a long-term oriented investor, it could be a solid opportunity. The market is often wrong when it decides to trade a stock below its intrinsic value. Today I'd...
GNTX: 17.81 (+0.27), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70), UPS: 101.79 (+0.38)
Accenture Named Leader by KLAS Research for ICD-10 Consulting Services for Healthcare Providers
Business Wire - Thu Feb 05, 6:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) was named by KLAS Research as the category leader in consulting services for transitioning to ICD-10 diagnostic codes and standards. The 2014 Best in KLAS Awards rated Accenture as the top-performing vendor, with a score of 92.6, based on an industry ranking of 11 professional services firms.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Develops Wearable Proof of Concept to Enhance Live Sports Viewing During RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championship
Business Wire - Thu Feb 05, 1:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN), the Official Technology Partner of the RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championship, has unveiled an innovative Proof of Concept (PoC) using a wearable device to demonstrate a new way for fans to interact with live sport. Designed by Accenture Mobility to provide an in-stadium, non-intrusive experience, the PoC shares curated content to a wearable headset in order to provide real-time, relevant data about the game as it's being played.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Western Digital Hikes Dividend, Announces Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 04, 6:30PM CST
Western Digital Corporation's (WDC) board of directors recently increased the quarterly dividend rate and approved a new share repurchase program.
YHOO: 44.42 (+0.50), WDC: 107.61 (+0.42), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70), SNDK: 82.81 (+0.51)
Cognizant Tops Earnings, Expects 19% Sales Growth in 2015 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 04, 10:19AM CST
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s (CTSH) fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share came in at 67 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
WIT: 14.18 (+0.27), INFY: 36.60 (-0.13), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70), CTSH: 60.23 (-0.05)
Shares of Cognizant Compare Favorably to Rivals Accenture and IBM
at The Street - Wed Feb 04, 8:40AM CST
Cognizant's moves toward becoming better diversified in various verticals and emerging markets are paying off.
IBM: 160.40 (+1.88), CTSH: 60.23 (-0.05), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Helps U.S. Department of State Extend Global Supply Chain Program to 200 Additional Sites
Business Wire - Wed Feb 04, 6:18AM CST
On any given day, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) deploys approximately 25,000 men and women to represent American foreign interests around the world - many assigned at a moment's notice. Easing that fast-paced and fluid deployment of staff and goods is an award-winning global supply chain that enables a seamless process from the time diplomats pack up to relocate to the time they arrive at an embassy for their latest assignment. Developed and implemented for the DOS by Accenture Federal Services, the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) streamlines logistics support for diplomats and embassies across the globe, ensuring that U.S. officials have what they need, where they need it.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Named Global Partner of the Year by hybris For Second Consecutive Year
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 3:33PM CST
For the second consecutive year, Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been recognized as Global Partner of the Year by hybris software, an SAP company. Accenture received the 2014 award for its highly specialized and scalable digital marketing capabilities as well as deep industry and technology expertise.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Bumble Bee Seafoods Seeks More Effective Trade Promotion Management With Help From Accenture
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 10:03AM CST
Bumble Bee Seafoods, North America's leading seafood company, will equip its staff with the information they need to better plan, target and execute more effective trade promotions with the implementation of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) CAS Trade Promotion Management (TPM) software. In addition, the new technology will improve collaboration with Bumble Bee Seafoods' retail partners to help drive increased consumer demand.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Receives Regional Awards from SAP for Outstanding Performance
Business Wire - Tue Feb 10, 6:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) was recently presented with three SAP(R) Regional Partner Excellence Awards in various categories. Recipients of this year's awards have made outstanding contributions that help grow the global market for SAP solutions.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture's Newest Duck Creek Software Suite Provides Property & Casualty Insurance Carriers with Customer-Centric Service and Operational Efficiency
Business Wire - Tue Feb 10, 6:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is releasing a new version of the Accenture Duck Creek Suite, a set of integrated, leading-edge individual software components that help property & casualty (P&C) insurers of all sizes transform their business. The latest release focuses on new customer-centric functionality and operational efficiencies that enable carriers to deliver a more personalized experience for customers, no matter how they prefer to engage or connect.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Survey Shows Digital Investing Tools Are Disrupting the European Investor-Advisor Relationship
Business Wire - Mon Feb 09, 6:01PM CST
Digital investing tools are changing the ways financial advisors connect with investors and will impact how investors use their advisors in the future, according to an Accenture report based on a survey of 1,200 middle- and high-income, digitally savvy European investors, which Accenture refers to as "Generation D." The study found that investors value digital financial planning tools that offer investment education, advanced planning and scenario analysis, suggesting that wealth management firms that provide these tools and alter their business models to better serve both traditional and autonomous investors will come out on top.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture to purchase Agilex
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 09, 5:29PM CST
The global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company said that it plans to acquire Agilex Technologies, a provider of digital services to the U.S. gov't. Terms were undisclosed. Accenture (ACN) has been on an acquisition...
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture buys federal tech services firm
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 09, 3:02PM CST
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Acquisition Boosts Mobile, Cloud Services
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 09, 1:57PM CST
Accenture (ACN) has found a way to expand its delivery of analytics, cloud and mobility services to the federal government. The leading global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company on Monday said it plans to acquire...
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Insider Trading Alert - ACN, PMBC And TSS Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Feb 09, 9:15AM CST
Stocks with insider trader activity include ACN, PMBC and TSS
TSS: 37.09 (+0.17), PMBC: 7.20 (+0.10), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture to Acquire Agilex to Enhance Digital Capabilities and Agile Delivery for the U.S. Federal Market
Business Wire - Mon Feb 09, 5:33AM CST
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has agreed to acquire Agilex Technologies, Inc., (Agilex), a provider of digital solutions for the U.S. federal government. The acquisition will enhance Accenture's digital capabilities in analytics, cloud and mobility for federal agencies. It also will add agile delivery expertise to further advance AFS's ability to deliver rapid value to its clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and the acquisition is subject to regulatory review and other customary closing conditions.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Recognized by Ovum as Market Leader for Mobile Wallet Platform
Business Wire - Mon Feb 09, 1:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been named a "Market Leader" for the Accenture Mobile Wallet platform in the "Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting a White-label Mobile Wallet Platform," scoring the highest overall technology assessment ranking in the report.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Intel’s Internet of Things Strategy Comes Out Swinging in 2015
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 08, 2:41PM CST
Intel filled out its Internet of Things, or IoT, portfolio a bit more this week with its purchase of German chipmaker and home networking company, Lantiq. Lantiq makes semiconductors and software for carriers and companies to connect homes to the...
SAP: 69.09 (unch), GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), GOOG: 549.01 (+6.08), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Broadridge Up on Q2 Earnings Beat; Reiterates FY15 View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 8:26AM CST
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) reported second quarter of fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings of 32 cents per share, which came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents.
BR: 52.59 (-0.29), RMBS: 12.12 (+0.06), DST: 108.31 (-0.35), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
11 Dividend Opportunities For Anti-Cyclic Income Investors
Dividend Yield - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 5:34PM CST
I like oversold stocks because the market did not like them for some reason. For me, as a long-term oriented investor, it could be a solid opportunity. The market is often wrong when it decides to trade a stock below its intrinsic value. Today I'd...
GNTX: 17.81 (+0.27), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70), UPS: 101.79 (+0.38)
Accenture Named Leader by KLAS Research for ICD-10 Consulting Services for Healthcare Providers
Business Wire - Thu Feb 05, 6:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) was named by KLAS Research as the category leader in consulting services for transitioning to ICD-10 diagnostic codes and standards. The 2014 Best in KLAS Awards rated Accenture as the top-performing vendor, with a score of 92.6, based on an industry ranking of 11 professional services firms.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Develops Wearable Proof of Concept to Enhance Live Sports Viewing During RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championship
Business Wire - Thu Feb 05, 1:03AM CST
Accenture (NYSE:ACN), the Official Technology Partner of the RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championship, has unveiled an innovative Proof of Concept (PoC) using a wearable device to demonstrate a new way for fans to interact with live sport. Designed by Accenture Mobility to provide an in-stadium, non-intrusive experience, the PoC shares curated content to a wearable headset in order to provide real-time, relevant data about the game as it's being played.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Western Digital Hikes Dividend, Announces Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 04, 6:30PM CST
Western Digital Corporation's (WDC) board of directors recently increased the quarterly dividend rate and approved a new share repurchase program.
YHOO: 44.42 (+0.50), WDC: 107.61 (+0.42), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70), SNDK: 82.81 (+0.51)
Cognizant Tops Earnings, Expects 19% Sales Growth in 2015 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 04, 10:19AM CST
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s (CTSH) fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share came in at 67 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
WIT: 14.18 (+0.27), INFY: 36.60 (-0.13), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70), CTSH: 60.23 (-0.05)
Shares of Cognizant Compare Favorably to Rivals Accenture and IBM
at The Street - Wed Feb 04, 8:40AM CST
Cognizant's moves toward becoming better diversified in various verticals and emerging markets are paying off.
IBM: 160.40 (+1.88), CTSH: 60.23 (-0.05), ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
Accenture Helps U.S. Department of State Extend Global Supply Chain Program to 200 Additional Sites
Business Wire - Wed Feb 04, 6:18AM CST
On any given day, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) deploys approximately 25,000 men and women to represent American foreign interests around the world - many assigned at a moment's notice. Easing that fast-paced and fluid deployment of staff and goods is an award-winning global supply chain that enables a seamless process from the time diplomats pack up to relocate to the time they arrive at an embassy for their latest assignment. Developed and implemented for the DOS by Accenture Federal Services, the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) streamlines logistics support for diplomats and embassies across the globe, ensuring that U.S. officials have what they need, where they need it.
ACN: 89.79 (+0.70)
