Topic: Accenture Ltd.

CES: Why car gadgets are making inroads at Las Vegas electronics show

At CES, six of the top 10 automakers are promoting their technological gadgetry, an increasingly important factor in car sales. The Las Vegas electronics show is coinciding with the Detroit Auto Show.

Research in Motion stock hits 8-year low. BlackBerry users leaving.

Research in Motion stock falls after company delays arrival of new phones next year. But the real problem for Research in Motion stock: Loyal BlackBerry users are jumping to other smartphones.

Fewer plan to shop on Black Friday 2011, survey finds. What do they know?

Forty-four percent of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday 2011, a new survey shows. That compares with 47 percent in 2010 and 52 percent in 2009. Today's shoppers have more bargain-hunting tools.

Census report: More Americans relying on Medicare, Medicaid (VIDEO)

More people turned to Medicare and Medicaid last year and fewer relied on employers for health insurance coverage, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. What does this portend for Obama's health-care reform law?

Obama pushes job training initiatives to boost US manufacturing

There's a gap between skills US manufacturers want and skills workers have, Obama said during a visit to a hybrid-car repair lab Wednesday. Can job training at community colleges help close it?

The Masters 2011: Is Tiger Woods ever going to win again?

Tiger Woods isn't the favorite to win the Masters 2011. That honor falls to Phil Mickelson. In fact, Tiger Woods may have peaked professionally. This week's Masters golf tournament may be the most critical test of Woods' golf career.

Stocks shrug off bad news and gain for week

The US stock market gained for the week, with the Dow up 3 percent. Investors are regaining confidence in stocks despite developments in Japan, Libya, and Europe.

Gates gives $35 million to Obama's community college overhaul

At the first ever White House community college summit Tuesday, President Obama announces new grants to help community colleges prepare Americans for new jobs.

Community colleges: White House wants business to help place future workforce

Community colleges are the focus of a White House summit Tuesday in Washington. The Obama administration is looking to several national businesses to assist future employees coming out of community colleges find jobs.

Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods, officially divorced

Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods officially divorced Monday. 'We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future,' Woods and Elin Nordegren said in a joint statement released by their lawyers.

EA Sports hopes humor helps sell more copies of latest Tiger Woods video game

A new television commercial featuring Tiger Woods for the latest version of his EA Sports video golf game uses humor to hopefully win over fans of both the golfer and the game.

Why Nasdaq and NYSE should only cancel 90 percent of 'erroneous' trades

Keeping some of last week's erroneous trades will punish those using 'bad' algorithms and reward the 'good.'

Stock plunge, Greek debt crisis, and the power of credibility

Tiger Woods press conference today: big step for the golfer and the pitchman

The Tiger Woods press conference Monday was a key step in rehabilitating the athlete's image as a corporate pitchman. But he still faces other tests.

Trouble brewing between the Tea Party movement and the GOP?

Members of the Tea Party movement say they are not beholden to the GOP.

For Accenture, breaking up with Tiger Woods is hard to do

Corporate consultancy Accenture announced Sunday that it is dumping Tiger Woods, but it has bound its image so closely to Woods that it even put him on its stationery.

Why Accenture is the first company to ditch Tiger Woods

Accenture announced Sunday that it is ending its sponsorship of Tiger Woods because of the current scandal. Accenture tied its brand to Woods more closely than did any other company.

Gatorade drops Tiger - a hint of things to come?

Gatorade drops Tiger Focus drink – a decision made last month that could be a harbinger of problems ahead. Sponsors will want Woods to say something soon to blunt rampant media speculation.

From Marriott to Ernst & Young to General Mills, why some companies excel

From personalized development plans to comprehensive wellness programs, some of America's top companies excel through treating their employees excellently.

Luxury firms push ‘eco-posh’

Handbag-makers to hotels are luring a new kind of luxury consumer.

Is Mexico the new China?

Skyrocketing fuel costs may lure manufacturing firms back to Mexico.

Companies warm up to social networks

Employers see benefits when office workers log on to Facebook and similar sites.

95 percent of returned electronics still work