Sept 23 (Reuters) - IT consulting firm Accenture on Thursday forecast first-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates, expecting stronger demand for its cloud and security services.
Accenture expects current-quarter revenue to be between $13.90 billion and $14.35 billion, above Wall Street estimates of $13.51 billion, according to Refinitiv IBES data. (Reporting by Tiyashi Datta in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
India announced on Tuesday it would allocate spectrum for satellite services through administrative means rather than auction, a decision that aligns with recent comments by Elon Musk and rebuffs lobbying efforts by the country's largest telecom operators. This move favors Musk's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper, who have advocated for shared spectrum allocation.
A Georgia judge has ruled that local election officials must certify results, in a win for Democrats concerned that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's allies may seek to sow chaos by delaying vote counts after the Nov. 5 election. In an Oct. 14 ruling, Judge Robert McBurney in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta denied a request from a Republican member of the county's election board to declare that she had discretion to decline to certify the results if there were concerns about the process. "If election superintendents were, as Plaintiff urges, free to play investigator, prosecutor, jury, and judge and so - because of a unilateral determination of error or fraud - refuse to certify election results, Georgia voters would be silenced," McBurney wrote.
Putin's army decided to shoot down one of their own drones, according to Western intelligence.
CANTON, Mich., October 15, 2024--MMS, a leading data and regulatory focused clinical research organization (CRO), today announced that it has been awarded bronze medal status by EcoVadis, demonstrating its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Bronze medal status is earned by organizations that are in the top 35th percentile globally when scored against criteria across a variety of environmental, ethical, social and sustainability factors.
Davante Adams is done with the Raiders after two-plus seasons in Las Vegas.
Millions of people across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday, warning that its ability to provide relief risks being stymied by funding shortfalls. Amid unprecedented drought conditions, a record five countries - Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - have declared a state of disaster and called for international humanitarian support, the U.N. agency said. "Unless we receive additional resources, millions of people risk going through the worst lean season in decades without assistance," WFP spokesperson Tomson Phiri told a Geneva press briefing.
BOSTON, October 15, 2024--Cambridge Savings Bank's digital-only division, Ivy Bank, surpasses $1 billion in deposits.
Planemaker also enters into $10bn credit agreement in ‘challenging environment’ amid strikes and safety concerns
Dublin, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "North America Mining Remanufacturing Components Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Component, Equipment and Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The North America mining remanufacturing components market has shown a promising inclination, valued at US$ 915.37 million in the year 2023. Demonstrating a healthy Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, the market is forecasted to surge to a valuation of U
It’s early morning in Southern California, and Renee Ballard, director of the LAPD Open-Unsolved Unit, is where she most loves to be. Protocol requires her to report this, but Ballard has more than her share of enemies in the department. It’s an especially bad time for Ballard to be distracted by her own problem, because her unit is in the middle of two huge cases in “The Waiting,” the sixth thriller in Michael Connelly’s fine Ballard and Bosch series.
Charles Schwab early Tuesday unexpectedly ended a long string of quarterly earnings declines. Interactive Brokers follows late Tuesday. Schwab stock gapped up above a key level and a trendline entry. Interactive Brokers stock and BlackRock rose to record highs on Tuesday.
WILMINGTON, Del., October 15, 2024--WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced the launch of its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania will serve as deposit centers for nonperishable donations from WSFS Associates, Customers and Community members through December 31, 2024.
AUSTIN, Texas, October 15, 2024--As healthcare costs continue to rise, the demand for behavioral health services in the workers’ compensation industry has never been higher. To address this critical need, Empatha, a leading provider of behavioral care management services, has secured a substantial capital raise from institutional investors. This new infusion of capital will allow Empatha to significantly expand its operations and meet the growing demands of injured workers, employers, and insure
In one 2000 campaign in Virginia, Chris LaCivita marched around the office shouting orders and stabbing his own Marine-issued NCO sword into the wall. Today, he’s mellowed, he told Mother Jones, and he doesn’t brandish the weapon anymore. “They have these things called human resources now.”Chris LaCivita is a GOP operative known for his bravado, ruthless campaign tactics and his uncanny ability to turn losing races into victories.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops
An assessor at the Countess of Chester Hospital said it was apparent that Letby lacked empathy with patients.
Bankers are now more optimistic as they anticipate rate cuts over the next few months by the Federal Reserve and central banks across the world that would help grow the pipeline of deals in the offing as borrowing becomes cheaper. Easing interest rates, strong stock markets, and increased US expectations of a soft economic landing have added to dealmakers' confidence for a strong finish to the year. Goldman Sachs said investment banking fees rose 20%, driven by leveraged finance and investment-grade activity, and equity underwriting.
This "nice and light" kimono is the perfect addition to my autumn wardrobe.
The pitch has been recycled and it feels like a familiar story is developing in Multan. England pegged back Pakistan with the ball on day one and will believe their batsmen can press the accelerator and make the running again.
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