Accenture Q4 Revenue Hits $18.68 Billion, Above Its Guidance Range
The October 1 results exceed Accenture's own revenue forecast. Different profit comparisons explain why its headline EPS growth needs context.
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Earlier news and explainers
Gemini 4 Argon Announced: Early Access Comes Before a Wider Launch
Google's September 30 announcement starts with selected cyber defenders. Published API pricing is not confirmation that every business can use the model today.
Silver Reverses Its Morning Gain in IBJA’s September 30 PM Benchmark
Silver 999 was ₹2,20,435 per kg in the PM sheet, down ₹1,165 from Tuesday evening. A kilogram benchmark is not a small-bar retail offer.
Gold Ends Above Tuesday’s IBJA Benchmark Despite an Afternoon Pullback
September 30 PM gold 999 was ₹1,47,888 per 10g: ₹221 above Tuesday PM but ₹491 below the morning benchmark. Purity changes the comparison.
IBM Survey Finds AI Expanding Finance Chiefs’ Roles, With Readiness Lagging
In a survey of 1,500 finance leaders, 62% reported a wider technology or AI strategy role, while 6% described finance as transformation-ready.
DeepSeek Releases Ascend AI Software: Compatibility Is Not a Cost Guarantee
DeepGEMM Ascend targets Huawei's Ascend 950 chips. The release gives developers another implementation to test, not proof of cheaper production AI.
Quantum eMotion’s Proposed Plurilock Deal: Cash, Shares and Approval Risks
The announced transaction implies about C$33.8 million in equity consideration. A mixed cash-and-share offer is different from a fixed cash payment or a completed takeover.