http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=ACN Accenture Company Newsfeed en Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:17 EDT Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:17 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=57646721&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=57646721&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Monday's session are Websense Inc. (WBSN), Acquity Group Ltd. (AQ) and JA Solar Holdings Co. (JASO). </p> <p> Websense has agreed to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners. Websense stockholders will receive $24.75... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:17 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=57633120&headline=accenture-to-buy-acquity-for-316-million http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=57633120&headline=accenture-to-buy-acquity-for-316-million <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Debbie Cai </pre> <p> Accenture PLC (ACN) has agreed to purchase Acquity Group Ltd. (AQ) for about $316 million in cash to expand the consulting company's range of digital marketing services. </p> <p> Under the terms of the deal, Accenture will pay $13 for each Acquity... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=57295660&headline=new-u-s-bill-targets-indian-it-firms http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=57295660&headline=new-u-s-bill-targets-indian-it-firms <div class='newsbody'><p> A fight is brewing between Washington and New Delhi over provisions in the U.S.'s draft immigration bill that could hobble Indian outsourcing firms' businesses in the U.S. </p> <p> The proposals, which include cutting back sharply on the number of foreign workers these outsourcing... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:10:06 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=56950959&headline=correction-to-accenture-earning-story http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=56950959&headline=correction-to-accenture-earning-story <div class='newsbody'><p> "Accenture 2nd-Quarter Net up 71% on Higher Revenue, Gains" at 8:06 a.m. EDT incorrectly compared Accenture's total revenue with the company's projection for net revenue. Accenture's net revenue for the quarter rose 3.8% to $7.06 billion. The incorrect comparison also appeared... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:28:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=56946534&headline=accenture-2nd-quarter-net-up-71-on-higher-revenue-gains http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=56946534&headline=accenture-2nd-quarter-net-up-71-on-higher-revenue-gains <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Saabira Chaudhuri </pre> <p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 71% as the consulting company recorded stronger revenue, while results were buoyed by one-time gains. </p> <p> Accenture said it expects revenue for the year to come in at the lower... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:36:47 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=55539173&headline=accenture-1st-quarter-profit-rises-8-8 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=55539173&headline=accenture-1st-quarter-profit-rises-8-8 <div class='newsbody'><p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 8.8% as the company benefited from strong revenue growth in its outsourcing business and a lower effective tax rate. </p> <p> Shares were down 4.1% at $67.51 as consulting revenue, excluding currency fluctuations, was... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:30:12 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=55538782&headline=accenture-1st-quarter-profit-rose-8-8-revenue-growth-lower http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=55538782&headline=accenture-1st-quarter-profit-rose-8-8-revenue-growth-lower <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 8.8% as the company benefited from strong revenue growth in its outsourcing business and a lower effective tax rate. </p> <p> Shares were down 4.1% at $67.51 as consulting revenue, excluding... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:12:13 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=55480599&headline=market-snapshot-fiscal-cliff-effect-on-data-focus-of-coming http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=55480599&headline=market-snapshot-fiscal-cliff-effect-on-data-focus-of-coming <div class='newsbody'><p> By Wallace Witkowski, MarketWatch </p> <p> SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Fiscal-cliff negotiations, once again, are likely to edge out other market catalysts in the coming week, but investor fatigue as the stalemate drags on may refocus attention on how the drama is taking... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 06:21:07 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54671882&headline=accenture-survey-sees-improvement-in-consumer-holiday-sentiment http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54671882&headline=accenture-survey-sees-improvement-in-consumer-holiday-sentiment <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Ben Fox Rubin </pre> <p> Consumer sentiment going into the holiday season appears to be improving, pointing to a potentially rosier outcome for retailers following several tough post-recession years, according to a recent survey by Accenture PLC (ACN). </p> <p> While 63... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:21 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54643519&headline=accenture-names-ceo-pierre-nanterme-as-chairman http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54643519&headline=accenture-names-ceo-pierre-nanterme-as-chairman <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Kristin Jones </pre> <p> Accenture PLC (ACN) has named Chief Executive Pierre Nanterme to the additional post of board chairman, replacing William D. Green, the consulting firm's former chief executive. </p> <p> Mr. Nanterme, 53, will take the position Feb. 1. He succeeded... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:46:28 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54368977&headline=nokia-siemens-closes-sale-of-iptv-assets-to-accenture http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54368977&headline=nokia-siemens-closes-sale-of-iptv-assets-to-accenture <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Dominic Chopping </pre> <p> Network equipment vendor Nokia Siemens Networks (NOK, SI) said Tuesday it has closed the sale of internet protocol television ("IPTV") assets to Accenture PLC (ACN). </p> <pre> MAIN FACTS: </pre> <p> -The divestment is part of Nokia Siemens Networks... Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:03:32 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54331313&headline=accenture-posts-lower-profit-raises-dividend http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54331313&headline=accenture-posts-lower-profit-raises-dividend <div class='newsbody'><p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 5.5% as the consulting firm and outsourcing company was hurt by a higher effective tax rate and as currency fluctuations weighed on revenue. </p> <p> The company's board authorized a 20% increase in the semiannual dividend... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:10:36 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54331247&headline=accenture-4th-quarter-profit-down-5-5-amid-higher-taxes-dividend http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=54331247&headline=accenture-4th-quarter-profit-down-5-5-amid-higher-taxes-dividend <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 5.5% as the consulting firm and outsourcing company was hurt by a higher effective tax rate and as currency fluctuations weighed on revenue. </p> <p> The company's board authorized a 20% increase... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:01:15 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=53880697&headline=applications-given-early-antitrust-clearance http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=53880697&headline=applications-given-early-antitrust-clearance <div class='newsbody'><p> The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act requires under certain circumstances that prospective acquirers of voting securities or assets apply for clearance from regulators. Requests for early termination or clearance are granted when the Federal Trade Commission and the antitrust division... Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:29:19 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=53589955&headline=accenture-retirement-worries-highlight-opportunities-for-financial http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=53589955&headline=accenture-retirement-worries-highlight-opportunities-for-financial <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Saabira Chaudhuri </pre> <p> The world-wide majority of people are worried about their financial situation after retirement and believe they lack the information necessary to prepare, which highlights growth opportunities for financial advisers, according to a new study... Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:03:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52933934&headline=accenture-profit-rises-9-8-amid-broad-revenue-growth http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52933934&headline=accenture-profit-rises-9-8-amid-broad-revenue-growth <div class='newsbody'><p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 9.8% as the consulting firm amid broad-based revenue growth, particularly in its outsourcing business. </p> <p> Shares rose 3% to $58.34 in after-hours trading as earnings topped expectations. </p> <p> Accenture has continued... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:10:18 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52933737&headline=accenture-third-quarter-profit-rose-9-8-amid-broad-revenue-growth http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52933737&headline=accenture-third-quarter-profit-rose-9-8-amid-broad-revenue-growth <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 9.8% as the consulting firm amid broad-based revenue growth, particularly in its outsourcing business. </p> <p> Shares rose 3% to $58.34 in after-hours trading as earnings topped expectations... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:56:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52866655&headline=us-equities-week-ahead-nike-results-four-companies-may-debut http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52866655&headline=us-equities-week-ahead-nike-results-four-companies-may-debut <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Nathalie Tadena </pre> <p> Athletic goods-makers Nike Inc. (NKE) and Finish Line Inc. (FINL) are among the companies set to report their latest quarterly results next week. </p> <p> Meanwhile, the initial public offering market heats up next week, with four companies expected... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:58:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52683180&headline=oracle-takes-aim-at-rivals-with-cloud-platform-launch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=52683180&headline=oracle-takes-aim-at-rivals-with-cloud-platform-launch <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Drew FitzGerald </pre> <p> Oracle Corp. (ORCL) unveiled a long-awaited suite of cloud-based software, entering a fast-growing market fueled by businesses demanding nimbler enterprise technology. </p> <p> The platform, called Oracle Public Cloud, will be ubiquitous and more... Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:09:40 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=51739964&headline=accenture-2q-net-up-28-on-revenue-beat-year-outlook-raised http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ACN&article=51739964&headline=accenture-2q-net-up-28-on-revenue-beat-year-outlook-raised <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Accenture PLC's (ACN) fiscal second-quarter earnings grew 28% as revenue easily topped expectations, led by strength in the company's outsourcing business. </p> <p> Shares rose 2.2% to $64.90 after hours on the stronger-than-expected results. The... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:04:11 EDT