Dow Surges Over 100 Points; Accenture Posts Upbeat Earnings
1. Accenture reported Q3 earnings of $3.49 per share, exceeding expectations. 2. Sales reached $17.7 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $17.3 billion. 3. Revenue growth outlook for 2025 nudged to 6%-7% from prior 5%-7%. 4. Projected diluted earnings for 2025 revised up to $12.77-$12.89 per share. 5. U.S. stock indices rose, positive sentiment supports tech stocks.