09:43 ET -- Accenture is one of the most mentioned companies in the U.S. across all news items in the last 12 hours, according to Factiva data. Accenture reported better-than-expected profit and revenue in its first quarter. The company posted income of $1.97 billion, or $3.10 a share, compared with $1.96 billion, or $3.08 a share, in the same quarter a year ago. Adjusted earnings were $3.27 a share. Analysts were expecting $3.14 a share. Revenues 3% rose to $16.2 billion, just above analyst expectations of $16.17 billion.(chris.wack@wsj.com)


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