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Thirty-three Global 500 companies have female CEOs.

The CEO's childhood lesson has also powered Accenture, No. 211 on the Global 500.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) said Tuesday it has purchased Aristal, a Malaysia‑based consultancy specializing in banking systems and digital transformation, marking Accenture's inaugural banking‑focused deal in the country.

Accenture's Vivek Luthra says most companies use AI agents as an assistant or an advisor, and not as programs able to handle things on their own.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

In the high-stakes world of finance, reputation is everything. Just one scandal—whether involving fraud, money laundering, or mismanagement—can collapse decades of trust in a brand name. While some companies attempt damage control with apologies or leadership shake-ups, others take the more drastic step of changing their name entirely.

Changing a brand name is a big move. Companies do it when their old name starts to hurt their business. Sometimes, a brand becomes associated with scandals, lawsuits, or unfavorable press. When that happens, a new name can help them start fresh. For shoppers, these changes can be confusing. You…

Here’s where to find the winners as artificial intelligence transitions from an emerging technology to an adolescent one.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock is trending on Thursday. The company announced it expanded its collaboration with Accenture (NYSE:ACN).