Accenture stock price jumps nearly 8% late Thursday on Mistral AI partnership
Accenture shares jumped 7.9% to $206.70 late Thursday after announcing a partnership with French AI startup Mistral AI. The deal gives Accenture staff access to Mistral’s AI products, but financial terms were not disclosed. The stock’s rise came as the Nasdaq fell and investors weighed whether AI will boost or cut consulting demand. Accenture reports fiscal Q2 results on March 19.