Accenture's shares are up after announcing the acquisition of Partners in Performance, bolstering its capabilities in advising and executing strategies for improving business and sustainability performance across various sectors.
Walmart Inc's membership program Walmart+ now offers 24/7 virtual access to veterinary professionals via Pawp, a digital health clinic for pets, starting later this year. This benefit aims to provide convenience and peace of mind to pet owners amid rising veterinary costs. Marc Atiyeh, CEO of Pawp, expressed excitement about supporting Walmart+ members' pet care needs through this first-of-its-kind partnership.
French luxury fashion house LVMH and Alibaba Group have announced an expanded partnership to elevate the luxury experience in China using Alibaba's cloud and AI-powered retail innovations. This deeper collaboration underscores their commitment to retail innovation and tech-driven luxury experiences, helping LVMH enhance its omnichannel presence in China and access Alibaba's advanced technologies to optimize operations and customer insights.
KKR and TPG are reportedly exploring options to buyout PropertyGuru, a Southeast Asian online real estate platform. KKR also acquired minority stakes in Infinx and Perpetual.
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings reports lower revenue and increased adjusted gross profit. Kingsoft held $250.9 million in cash and equivalents as of March-end.
Analog Devices saw a 34% decline in revenue but still beat analyst estimates with an adjusted EPS of $1.40. CEO Vincent Roche is optimistic about a return to growth in the third quarter due to inventory stabilization and new orders. ADI expects third-quarter revenue of $2.27 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.50.