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2024 - 11 - 1

Amazon Stock Soars on AI Joy – Who Needs a Maple Syrup Rush?

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Amazon's latest earnings send its stock soaring! With AI on its side, the e-commerce giant is making waves while we wait for our poutine cravings to kick in.

In a spirited turn of events, Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has reported earnings for the third quarter that exceeded analyst predictions, sending its stock soaring by over 6% in premarket trading. This impressive performance is primarily attributed to surging demand for its cloud computing services, complemented by robust gains in e-commerce sales. Amazon's earnings reported came in at $1.43 per share on a formidable revenue of $158.88 billion, showcasing not just resilience but also a growing dominance in the tech landscape. As Wall Street analysts dissect these numbers, many are already eyeing new price targets that reflect a bullish outlook for the retail titan.

The e-commerce powerhouse not only beat earnings expectations but also jingled investor optimism with a performance that defied concerns over its fourth-quarter revenue guidance. While investors tend to fret when guidance appears lower than expected, the robust earnings from Amazon's core businesses demonstrated that the company is thriving in an increasingly competitive environment. From North America alone, e-commerce sales totaled $95.5 billion. It seems that the formula for Amazon's success is a dash of AI sprinkled over solid operational strategy, a recipe that’s sure to keep its stock sizzling.

Market analysts have noted that Amazon's impressive results are part of a broader trend benefiting tech giants like Intel, which recently reported similar financial health. The that boost from these giants is lifting U.S. stock indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average which rose over 276 points as of the latest trading session. This marks a refreshing change of pace after a sell-off that seemed determined to spoil everyone’s October vibes. Investors are upbeat as they welcome the latest earnings from these tech titans, substantially contributing to an optimistic market tone.

Interestingly, Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to be a significant cash cow, underscoring the company's strategic shift towards cloud computing as a primary revenue generator. And while Amazon’s stock metrics flash bright green, let’s not forget the quirky footnote that in the world of tech and finance, trends come and go faster than Canadians can sip a double-double. It's a whole new ball game of volatility where the only certainty is uncertainty—and perhaps the love for a good cup of coffee!

On the more entertaining side, while we’re currently watching Amazon’s rise, it’s like watching our favorite hockey team slip past defenders to score a beauty—if there were AI assisting them on the ice! And here’s another fun fact: Did you know that Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos started the company selling books on the internet from his garage? Now he’s aiming for the clouds—literally! Whether you’re team AWS or team Prime Delivery, one thing’s for sure; with every earnings report, Amazon is a thrilling ride that makes for good chatter while enjoying a plate of poutine!

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Amazon Stock Eyes Record Highs After Earnings (Schaeffers Research)

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The Daily Chase: Amazon earnings impress (BNN)

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Stocks rise to start November as Amazon shares soar: Live updates (CNBC)

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Amazon Stock Jumps As Q3 Helps Ease What 'Everyone Was ... (Investor's Business Daily)

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Why Amazon Stock Rallied Friday Morning (The Globe and Mail)

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Amazon stock pops after Q3 earnings beat (Yahoo Finance)

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Stocks Supported by Strong Amazon and Intel Earnings (The Globe and Mail)

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Why Amazon Stock Rallied Friday Morning (The Globe and Mail)

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Amazon, IBD Stock of The Day, Jumps 7% As Earnings Beat Eases ... (Investor's Business Daily)

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Jeff Bezos unloads $3B worth of Amazon stock in latest sale (GeekWire)

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Amazon (AMZN) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why (The Globe and Mail)

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Why Amazon Stock Rallied Friday Morning (Motley Fool)

Cloud growth is accelerating, and profits are booming, with a little help from artificial intelligence (AI).

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Amazon stock jumps most in 9 months as cost cuts, cloud spark ... (Yahoo Finance)

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Amazon (AMZN) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why (The Globe and Mail)

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