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Amazon.com Inc. runs a global e‑commerce marketplace, provides cloud services through Amazon Web Services, sells digital ads, and offers…
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AMZN
Amazon.com Inc
$250.56
Today
−$4.42-1.73%
vs previous close
Quote
- Open
- $254.35
- High
- $254.35
- Low
- $248.19
- Prev close
- $254.98
- Sector
- Consumer
- Industry
- Retail
- Size
- Mega-cap
- Market cap
- $2.75T
- Shares out
- 10.76B
- Country
- US
- IPO
- May 15, 1997
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Website
- amazon.com
- Next earnings
- 2026-10-28 · After close · EPS est. 1.99
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Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Shopping Assistant, Raising Stakes in Battle Over the Future of E-Commerce: ‘Bigger Battle Than Anyone Anticipates’
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Amazon’s block of Meta’s Muse AI marks a pivotal moment in the emerging battle over AI‑driven e‑commerce, with implications for user experience, advertising, and platform dominance.
Jamie Dimon Says AI Spending Could Hit $1 Trillion in 2027 But JPMorgan CEO Warns it Could Add 'Little Bit' to Inflation: 'That’s Like 1% Increase to GDP...'
In brief
AI spending is set to hit $1 trillion by 2027, reshaping capital flows and potentially nudging inflation, but its long‑term impact remains uncertain.
Stocks Jump On Iran, China, and Bitcoin Hopium—But The Big Conflicts Have Not Gone Away
In brief
A short‑term rally driven by crypto hype and geopolitical optimism lifted tech and commodity ETFs, but underlying risks still loom.
Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Generac, Salesforce, Netflix
In brief
Amazon’s $8 billion deal with Generac lifts the generator maker’s outlook, while Netflix’s viewership slowdown and Wells Fargo downgrade weigh on the streaming giant’s stock.
Fed Raises Rates, Yields Hit 2007 Highs as Fuel Costs Set Records: This Week On Wall Street
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Fed’s rate hike and record fuel prices are tightening the economic environment, boosting bond yields and pressuring transportation stocks, while AI‑security names find upside amid heightened demand for cyber protection.
Japan Outpaces S&P 500 By 81%—Yen Drops After BOJ Hike, Raising Spillover Risks For The US
In brief
Japan’s rate hike surprised markets with a weaker yen, potentially driving up U.S. yields and adding volatility to U.S. equities.
Bitcoin Tops $80,000, S&P 500 Slips as Yields Reclaim 5%: Stock Market Today
In brief
Bitcoin’s $80,000 breakout fuels crypto‑equity rally, but higher yields and mixed commodity prices keep risk‑seeking stocks under pressure.
This Crude Refiner Has Beaten Every Magnificent Seven Stock in the Last 2 Years
In brief
Valero’s 203% two‑year gain shows commodity scarcity can outpace tech growth when geopolitical shocks tighten supply.
Triple Witching, Falling Oil, and Fed Hopium Drive Up Stocks, But Downside Risks Remain
In brief
A short‑term rally fueled by triple‑witching, falling oil, and Fed‑hopium, but downside risks remain if oil rebounds or the Fed signals tighter policy.
Amazon Is Coming After Walmart’s Biggest Delivery Advantage
In brief
Amazon plans a ten‑fold expansion of its same‑day delivery network to challenge Walmart’s proximity advantage, investing $6.8 billion to reach 1,000+ facilities by 2031.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain Despite 25 Bps Fed Rate Hike— SNAP, LEN, GNRC in Focus (UPDATED)
In brief
Fed hike and mixed economic data lift futures, but company news drives sharp intraday swings.
Why Is Snap Stock Trading Higher on Thursday?
In brief
Snap’s stock rose on partnership news that expands its AR glasses into enterprise use cases, boosting investor confidence in a diversified revenue model.
SNAP Stock Pops 4% Overnight on Robinhood After NVDA, AWS and Salesforce Partnerships: What’s Driving the Move
In brief
Snap’s new enterprise AR partnerships could open a high‑margin revenue stream, boosting investor confidence and driving a short‑term stock rally.
Stocks Rise On Dovish Fed Hike Hopes—Strong Retail Sales Surprise
In brief
Stocks climbed on hopes of a dovish Fed hike and a retail sales surprise, with tech names leading the gains while oil and crypto lagged.
10-Year Treasury Yield At Highest Level Since 2007 As Fed Decision Looms
In brief
The 10‑year Treasury yield is at a 2007 high, and the Fed’s upcoming decision could either ease or tighten market conditions, with tech stocks likely to be the most affected.
Costco Nearly Doubles Motor Oil Prices, Limits Purchases to '1 Transaction Per Membership' as Iran War Squeezes Supply
In brief
Costco’s motor‑oil price hike and purchase limits are a direct response to rising crude costs from the Iran war, boosting short‑term revenue but potentially dampening volume and prompting industry-wide pricing shifts.
Top Analyst Warns AI Slowdown Could ‘Crimp’ Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Other Earnings — S&P 500 Rally Faces New Threat
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AI slowdown fears, coupled with macro headwinds, could tighten earnings expectations for tech giants and keep the S&P 500 near its August peak.
Five Years From Now, the World Could Be Completely Different Because of AI. Who Will Actually Be the Long-Term AI Winners?
In brief
The next AI winners may be the companies that power the technology—data centers, memory chips, and energy storage—rather than the current chip and cloud leaders.
Anthropic Picks Nasdaq for Its $2 Trillion IPO, Tells Investors It Expects a Second Consecutive Profitable Quarter: Reports
In brief
Anthropic’s Nasdaq IPO and solid earnings outlook could push its valuation past $2 trillion, underscoring the growing market confidence in AI companies.
Houthi Victory Raises Risks; Hotter CPI Pushes Fed Rate-Hike Odds To 88%
In brief
Geopolitical tension in Yemen and a hotter CPI report are boosting oil prices and Fed‑rate‑hike odds, adding pressure on equities while supporting energy stocks.
Trump’s $5K Free Money Could Be A Market Bonanza; China, Russia, Iran Leaders Meet In India; PPI Pushes Fed Rate-Hike Odds To 70%
In brief
Trump’s $5K free‑money plan could spark a short‑term equity surge but adds debt risk, while PPI data and Fed odds keep inflation and rate hikes in focus, and geopolitical moves threaten oil supply stability.
Recent Filing Shows That Sen. Cory A Booker Sold Over $183K Worth of Amazon.com Stock
In brief
Booker sold up to $495,000 of Amazon shares, a sizable trade that may influence short‑term market sentiment but offers no clear investment directive.
NTSB Says Amazon Plane Pilot Warned It Was ‘Too Fast’ Before Fatal Miami Crash
In brief
Amazon’s Prime Air crash shows pilots warned of excessive speed and the aircraft overshot the runway, pointing to serious safety and operational issues.
Barclays Sees S&P 500 at 7,950 in 2026: What Do Prediction Markets Say?
In brief
Barclays’ 7,950 target underscores confidence in AI‑driven earnings growth but remains cautious amid inflation, rate and geopolitical risks.
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