News Digest / Ticker: AMZN

Ticker: AMZN

07:11am, Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026
Ahead of Kevin Warsh's inaugural Federal Reserve interest rate announcement, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures show modest gains amid chip sector bounce and lingering effects of US-Iran peace optimism.

07:49am, Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026
In a stunning market move, SpaceX's recent stock surge has vaulted it above Amazon, making it America's fifth-largest company by market capitalization with a value nearing $3 trillion.

04:20am, Monday, Jun 15, 2026
Donald Trump warned France of 100% tariffs on wines and champagnes if Paris proceeds with its 3% digital services tax on U.S. tech giants. The standoff reheats tensions before the G7 summit, impacting major trade and tech players.

09:27am, Tuesday, Jun 09, 2026
OpenAI has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO following Anthropic's recent filing, signaling a surge of big AI players moving towards public listings amid an intensifying race to capitalize on AI's growth.

08:01am, Friday, Jun 05, 2026
Amazon reveals its upgraded AI-driven warehouse robot, Proteus, as part of a $12 billion boost to its European distribution network, aiming to speed up delivery with smarter automation and expanded services.

04:41am, Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026
Amazon introduces its Prime membership in South Africa with a monthly fee under $4, featuring faster deliveries and media perks. The move taps into the country's growing e-commerce market ahead of Prime Day.

03:16am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Nvidia crushed Q1 revenue and earnings estimates, but shares dipped in extended trading. Hyperscalers drive half of its data center sales, no China revenue reported, and the company revamps reporting while hiking dividends and buybacks.

09:37am, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Nvidia's upcoming earnings will reveal how it tackles competition in the expanding AI inference chip market, where rivals like Intel, AMD, and tech giants develop alternatives. Supply dynamics and margin pressures add layers to the test of Nvidia's AI supremacy.

06:29am, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Oil prices dipped as the fragile ceasefire involving Iran wavers and President Trump embarks on a high-stakes trip to China, highlighting geopolitical tensions impacting global energy markets.

03:44am, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Norway's finance minister highlights the tricky balance between transparency and impact in ethical divestments as the $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund reviews its disclosure policies amid political pressures.

08:09am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Amazon is entering the Swiss franc bond market for the first time, aiming to raise funds for artificial intelligence development through a multi-tranche offering led by major banks, signaling tech's shift to diversify debt funding avenues.

06:42am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Heightened US-Iran clashes near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices above $100, weighing on Asian and European shares while the yen faces intervention speculation. Key earnings and US job data loom.

07:46am, Monday, May 04, 2026
Shares of FedEx and UPS dropped following Amazon's launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, expanding its logistics network to rival freight and shipping providers by offering services to multiple industries.

07:44am, Monday, May 04, 2026
Amazon unveils 'Amazon Supply Chain Services,' allowing businesses to leverage its vast logistics network for moving, storing, and delivering goods, from raw materials to finished products.

08:49am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Alphabet raises its 2026 capex estimate to $190 billion, eyeing a notable jump in spending next year amid surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

07:58am, Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, is set to clear a Senate panel vote, paving the way to replace Jerome Powell amid political tensions over Fed independence.

04:59am, Monday, Apr 27, 2026
Chip sectors lift global stocks buoyed by AI optimism, while Brent crude hits a three-week peak over stalled U.S.-Iran talks disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

07:37am, Monday, Apr 20, 2026
Geopolitical tensions flare again in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reverses course on reopening, triggering oil price swings. Meanwhile, tech shares hit a historic streak despite global uncertainty.

04:55am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Rising raw material prices linked to the Iran war are squeezing margins and chilling optimism among Chinese exporters at the sprawling Canton Fair, signaling headwinds for global trade and China's manufacturing sector.

07:24pm, Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to a limited group of cybersecurity pros, entering a direct rivalry with Anthropic's Mythos security AI. The race to plug digital vulnerabilities heats up.

02:08pm, Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Slate Auto, with backing from Jeff Bezos, raised $650 million to support production of affordable electric pickup trucks, aiming to hit the market later this year amid shifting EV demand dynamics.

11:47am, Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Amazon shares soared after Anthropic's new Mythos AI model preview, rumored to be powered by Amazon's Trainium chips, helped push the stock up nearly 20% since late March amid growing AI interest and strong retail and ad growth.

04:32am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Israel endorses President Trump's temporary halt on strikes targeting Iran, with a key exclusion of Lebanon from the ceasefire. The move aims to ease Middle East tensions amid scheduled diplomatic talks.

09:56am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Iran strengthens defenses around vital energy sites amid signals of a looming ground confrontation, while Donald Trump escalates threats targeting Iranian infrastructure, heightening instability in the Gulf region.

09:31am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Shares of Marvell soared 11% following a $2 billion investment from Nvidia, cementing a strategic alliance to develop AI infrastructure leveraging Nvidia's NVLink Fusion platform and expanding into telecommunications AI networks.

06:37am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Nasdaq is launching new rules including 'fast entry' to speed up the addition of large newly listed companies to the Nasdaq-100, addressing delays and reflecting shifts in public company dynamics.

11:12am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
In 2026, Amazon and Nvidia are seen through a new lens as value stocks based on key metrics, challenging the tech-growth label many investors gave them prior.

10:40am, Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026
OpenAI will distribute its AI models for classified and unclassified U.S. government projects via Amazon's cloud services, marking a pivot into defense contracts after Anthropic's Pentagon fallout.

10:04am, Monday, Mar 16, 2026
Donald Trump issues stark warning about NATO's stability if key allies don't support U.S. efforts in response to Iran's blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, spotlighting tensions with China and upcoming diplomatic summits.

04:33am, Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
Netflix aims to boost its AI-driven content creation with a $600M acquisition of Ben Affleck's InterPositive, a startup revolutionizing film editing tech in Hollywood.

07:04am, Monday, Mar 02, 2026
Amazon (AMZN) doubles down on Spain with a massive €15.7 billion investment to scale data centers and AI.

05:21am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic stands firm against the Pentagon's call to remove critical AI safety features, risking a $200 million contract amid concerns about autonomous weapons and surveillance misuse.

03:23am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
A Microsoft board member's $2 million stock purchase sparks buzz. Could this be the signal of an upcoming turnaround for the tech giant's shares after recent struggles?

08:28am, Monday, Feb 09, 2026
BofA Securities signals that Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Fed, may struggle to reduce its $6.6 trillion bond holdings without causing tighter financial conditions.

06:11am, Friday, Feb 06, 2026
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announces a massive 50% increase in capital expenditure for 2026 to fuel AI expansion, triggering an 11.5% drop in after-hours trading amid investor concerns over rising costs.

04:19am, Friday, Feb 06, 2026
President Trump signals preference for diplomacy in Iran talks while underscoring readiness for military action amid rising Middle East tensions and missile disputes.

08:50am, Thursday, Feb 05, 2026
The Trump administration aims to ease the removal of senior federal career officials, impacting around 50,000 employees and reshaping federal employment regulations.

08:39am, Thursday, Feb 05, 2026
Germany's cartel office blocks Amazon from setting price caps on its German marketplace sellers and demands €59M for anti-competitive practices-Amazon vows to fight back.

03:21am, Friday, Jan 30, 2026
Perplexity inks a $750 million, three-year contract with Microsoft Azure to fuel AI development, tapping into top models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others while keeping AWS in the mix.

07:09am, Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
Walmart is boosting pay for pharmacy technicians and promoting 3,000 to team lead roles as it scales up digital healthcare services at 4,600 stores nationwide.