Cognizant Surges 0.85% on AI Integration and Cloud Investment as $260M Volume Ranks 440th in U.S. Equity Turnover

. , . equity turnover. The stock's performance was driven by strategic workforce optimization initiatives and growing demand for AI integration services in its digital transformation offerings. Analysts noted improved client retention rates in key sectors including healthcare and financial services, which offset macroeconomic headwinds affecting the broader IT services sector.

Recent disclosures highlighted the company's commitment to restructuring its global delivery model, . . Market participants observed increased institutional buying activity in the week preceding the close, with large-cap fund managers adjusting their technology sector allocations amid Fed rate uncertainty.

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