New York, February 26, 2026, 15:55 EST — Regular session
- Accenture shares climbed roughly 8% late in the session, reacting to news of a fresh AI partnership.
- The consultancy keeps piling up AI deals, while investors argue over whether the technology will drive more demand or just chip away at billable hours.
Accenture plc shot up 7.9% to $206.70 late Thursday, snapping back from a $191.50 finish the day before. The consulting heavyweight inked a deal with French AI outfit Mistral AI. Investing.com
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