May 2 (Reuters) - At Columbia University, tensions between the administration and students protesting over Israel's war in Gaza have reached the point that scores of New York City police marched onto campus to clear an encampment and arrest demonstrators who had commandeered a classroom building. It was the second time in as many weeks that the administration has called...

May 2 (Reuters) - Health insurer Cigna Group ( CI ) raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, as lower-than-expected medical costs and strength in its pharmacy benefit management unit helped it beat first-quarter earnings estimates. The company now expects an adjusted profit of at least $28.40 per share in 2024, up 15 cents from its previous forecast. Cigna's (...

(This May 1 story has been corrected to say 'global sales growth slow' and not 'sales decline' in paragraph 9) By Savyata Mishra and Juveria Tabassum (Reuters) - Global fast food giants may have to dole out steeper promotions to lure inflation-hit customers who are increasingly opting to eat at home, following weak sales from the likes of McDonald's and...

May 2 (Reuters) - Accenture PLC ( ACN ): * ACCENTURE TO ACQUIRE PARSIONATE, EXPANDING ITS ABILITY TO HELP CLIENTS ACCELERATE DATA READINESS AND DRIVE GENERATIVE AI ADOPTION * ACCENTURE TO ACQUIRE PARSIONATE, EXPANDING ITS ABILITY TO HELP CLIENTS ACCELERATE DATA READINESS AND DRIVE GENERATIVE AI ADOPTION * ACCENTURE PLC ( ACN ): TERMS OF TRANSACTION WERE NOT DISCLOSED Source...