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What’s Driving AMZN Stock Higher?

Brick facade of Amazon office building with logo, San Francisco, California, May 27, 2025. (Photo by ... More Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)Gado via Getty Images Over the last year, Amazon stock (NASDAQ: AMZN) has appreciated 16%, closely mirroring the NASDAQ’s 14% increase. This year has been rather tumultuous for Amazon stock. After reaching peaks above $240 in January, the stock decreased by over 30% to just below $170 by April. This drop was mainly influenced by President Trump’s vigorous trade policies. Yet, as trade tensions subdued, the stock rebounded 30% from...
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How Amazon’s AI Investments are Affecting Its Stock Price

The scale of makes it clear that the company is preparing for a future where technology drives growth across all business areas. However, such a bold approach also brings risks. Spending too much without seeing immediate returns could hurt earnings, disappoint shareholders, or even slow down other parts of the business. Nevertheless, the long-term opportunity is enormous. AI could help Amazon unlock new revenue streams, improve its core services, and create new business models that weren’t possible before. The stock price, therefore, will likely continue to reflect this balance between short-term financial...
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as hopes for US-China trade talks banish Big Tech gloom

US stock futures rose on Friday as a possible thawing in US-China trade tensions boosted spirits after earnings from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) shed light on the likely cost of tariffs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) moved up roughly 0.5%, coming off an eighth straight day of gains for the blue-chip index. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) added 0.4%, while contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) moved up 0.2%. Beijing is evaluating US officials' recent overtures on trade talks to assess how serious the Trump administration is about...
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures despite Apple, Amazon results pointing to trouble ahead

US stock futures climbed after a day of Wall Street digesting earnings reports from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) that came with warnings of economic headwinds ahead. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) and the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) climbed 0.7%. Futures attached to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NQ=F) ascended 0.5%. Apple earnings beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, but shares fell as the tech giant reported disappointing sales in China and warned of a $900 million hit from President Trump's tariffs. Read more: The latest on...
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures drift lower as Apple, Amazon results signal trouble ahead

US stock futures dipped as Wall Street digested earnings reports from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) that came with warnings of economic headwinds ahead. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) slipped 0.1%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) slumped 0.2%. Futures attached to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NQ=F) fell 0.4%. CBOT - Delayed Quote • USD As of 7:36:31 PM EDT. Market Open. YM=F ES=F NQ=F Apple earnings beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, but shares fell as the tech giant reported disappointing sales in...
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S&P 500 inches higher, but US GDP contraction sparks recession fears amid Trump tariff impact

US Stock Market Crash Highlights: The S&P 500 eked out a modest gain on Wednesday (April 30), rising 0.15% to close at 5,569.06, as investors grappled with fresh recession concerns following data showing a contraction in US economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 141.74 points, or 0.35%, ending at 40,669.36.US Stock Market Highlights: The S&P 500 eked out a modest gain on Wednesday (April 30), rising 0.15% to close at 5,569.06, as investors grappled with fresh recession concerns following data showing a contraction in US economic growth. The...
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Dow futures drop 90 points; Oil set for worst monthly fall since 2021

US Stock Market Live: The US stock futures continue to remain in cautious mode after a slew of companies suspended or tweaked their full year guidance in light of President Donald Trump's tariff-related uncertainties. Yet, it did not stop Wall Street from reporting another day of gains, continuing their recovery from their respective 52-week low levels. Watch this space for all the live updates.US Stock Market Live: The US stock futures continue to remain in cautious mode after a slew of companies suspended or tweaked their full year guidance in...