옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Amazon.com의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Amazon.com에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

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Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

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애플(Apple Inc.) (NASDAQ:AAPL)이 2025년 세계 개발자 회의(WWDC)를 준비하면서 주요 소프트웨어 업데이트에 대한 집중이 예상되지만, 서프라이즈 하드웨어 발표 가능성에 대한 추측이 커지고 있다.

무슨 일이 있었나: WWDC는 전통적으로 소프트웨어 중심의 행사지만, 9To5Mac에 따르면 세 가지 주요 하드웨어 제품이 공개될 가능성에 대한 소문이 돌고 있다.

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애플, WWDC 2025에서 새 하드웨어 출시 예정: 맥 프로, 홈패드, 에어태그 2 예상

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목요일, 아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:AMZN)은 굿리즈(Goodreads)와 킨들(Kindle)에서의 역할을 포함하여 도서 부문에서 일자리를 줄였다. 무슨 일이 있었나: 이 회사는 해고로 인해 100명 미만의 직원이 영향을 받았다고 로이터가 보도했다.

아마존이 킨들과 굿리즈 부문에서 직원을 감축하며 &#39;어려운 결정&#39;이라고 언급

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4월 저점에서 시장이 회복되면서 대형주들이 잠시 숨고르기를 마치고 다시 움직이고 있다. &#39;매그니피센트 세븐&#39; 종목이 S&amp;P 500 시가총액 회복의 약 54%를 주도하고 있다.무슨 일 있었나: 크레스캣 캐피털의 매크로 전략가인 오타비오 코스타는 엑스(X) 게시물에서 &#34;4월 7일 이후 전체 시가총액 상승의 거의 55%를 매그니피센트 세븐 종목들이 차지했다&#34;고 강조했다.

&#39;매그 7&#39;, S&amp;P 500 4월 저점 이후 시가총액 증가의 54% 차지···&#34;시장은 빅테크 없이 살아남을 수 없다&#34;

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While heavyweights like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) have compounded investor wealth over the years, this particular beverage company has outperformed all of the others over the last 30 years.
What Happened: No, it&#8217;s not Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) or PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), but it is Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), which has advanced 444,867% since 1995, outperforming all the other S&amp;P 500 stocks over the last 30 years.
According to data highlighted by Charlie Bilello, the chief marketing strategist at Creative Planning, Monster Beverage has provided a 32.6% annualized return over the last 30 years since Aug. 18, 1995.
The data shows that if an investor had bought positions worth $10,000 in the beverage company, they would have a total of $44,496,814 today.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the S&amp;P 500 index, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), rose 1,868% in the same period, providing a 10.4% annualized return. Thus growing a $10,000 investment into $196,840 over the 30 years.
The top five S&amp;P 500 performers apart from MNST, according to Bilello&#8217;s list, include Nvidia, Amazon, Axon Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
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Why It Matters: Shares of Monster Beverage have risen by 22.25% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it has gained 23.24% over the last year.
The technical indicators painted a strong picture for the stock. It closed at $63.95 apiece on Friday, which was above its short and long-term simple daily moving averages.
The relative strength index of 67.46 was closer to the overbought conditions but still in the neutral zone. A positive MACD line of 1.33 suggested that its 12-day exponential moving average was above its 26-day EMA, indicating a bullish momentum.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Monster had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, however, its value ranking was poor at the 17.56th percentile. The details of other metrics are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"> available here</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNST/analyst-ratings">Benzinga tracks 26 analysts</a> with an average price target of $64.24 for the stock, reflecting a "hold" rating. Estimates range widely from $48 to $120. Recent ratings from Roth MKM, CICC, and UBS average at $61.33, suggesting a potential 3.99% downside.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.50% at $586.45, while the QQQ declined 0.63% to $586.45, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) co-founder Steve Jobs made it a rule to rethink decisions instantly when new facts surfaced, a habit he drilled into future CEO Tim Cook before naming him his successor.
What Happened: Cook later, in an <a href="https://www.wsj.com/video/series/the-job-interview/apples-tim-cook-on-lessons-from-steve-jobs-his-morning-routine-and-more/E14DB120-4540-4386-B9A6-3D4378ADE313">interview</a> with the Wall Street Journal back in October 2024, called the skill "brilliant" and said "very few people have it," crediting Jobs for teaching him never to stay "married to my past views" once better evidence appeared.
"[I learned] not to be so proud you can't change your mind when you're presented with new evidence," explained Cook. Cook says Jobs could pivot instantly, changing his mind in a snap — a skill that first startled him. Over time, Cook grew to love this trait.
Jobs's readiness to pivot rested on sharp emotional intelligence — the ability to read, interpret and manage feelings to reach a goal. Biographer Walter Isaacson <a href="https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/steve-jobs/excerpt">wrote</a> that Jobs could "size people up, understand their inner thoughts, and hurt them at will," proving that the same EQ that fuels inspiration can also manipulate.
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Many who&#8217;ve worked with Jobs say that duality <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45634441/steve-jobs-wasnt-happy-unless-things-were-insanely-great-and-thats-why-this-tech-ceo-is-passionate-a">made him someone</a> whose intensity frightened colleagues yet fueled Apple's comeback from near-bankruptcy. The practice also mirrors Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos's advice that &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/23/10/35441274/jeff-bezos-explains-people-who-are-right-a-lot-tend-to-change-their-minds-often-and-says-consistency">people who are right a lot</a> change their mind a lot,&#8221; a principle behavioral scientists link to better strategic judgment.
Why It Matters: On the topic of Jobs&#8217; leadership cues that few tend to emulate, former iPhone designer Jony Ive once mentioned how he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis/25/06/45718360/jony-ive-once-said-steve-jobs-demanded-everyone-at-apple-often-answer-this-question-it-still-shocks-me-how-few-people-actually-practice-this">learnt relentless focus</a> from the Apple co-founder. Ive, who called Jobs "the most remarkably focused person" he had ever met, said this simple trait isn't something people can sprinkle at will but an "every-minute" discipline. Jobs&#8217; energy and focus also inspired Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) CEO Marc Benioff, who credits a key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45559653/steve-jobs-once-invited-marc-benioff-to-his-office-with-two-ipads-in-2010-the-lesson-that-shaped-a-270-billion-salesforce-empire">2010 conversation with Jobs</a> for shaping the focused product strategy that helped build his company's $250 billion market capitalization.
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Steve Jobs Taught Tim Cook A 'Brilliant' Skill That Only 'Few People Have' But The Apple Chief Took A While To Fall In Love With It

Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&nbsp;has offered a crucial piece of advice for those aiming to enter the tech industry amid the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened: Nadella, a leading figure in the tech world, emphasized the importance of mastering the fundamentals of computational thinking for a successful career in tech during a discussion with tech YouTuber Sajjaad Khader that aired on Thursday. This skill, which involves logically breaking down problems and systematically designing solutions, remains essential despite the transformative impact of AI on coding and problem-solving.
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Nadella illustrated his point with a personal anecdote, explaining how his understanding of&nbsp;the underlying logic of a&nbsp;SQL query allowed him to effectively guide an AI-powered coding assistant, Microsoft&#8217;s Copilot, to resolve a bug. This example highlights the importance of understanding the fundamentals, as it enables individuals&nbsp;to use AI as a&nbsp;tool to enhance their capabilities rather than replace them.
He further predicts that AI will accelerate the transition&nbsp;from software engineer to software&nbsp;architect, democratizing the role by automating much of the coding &#8220;drudgery.&#8221; However, Nadella stresses&nbsp;that even when using AI&nbsp;for tasks like generating a markdown file, clear instructions are essential, requiring&nbsp;a blend of technical expertise&nbsp;and the ability to think&nbsp;like a systems engineer.
The CEO is enthusiastic that &#8220;The path to being that software architect gets speeded up.&#8221;
"All of us are going&nbsp;to be more software architects,"&nbsp;Nadella anticipates
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Why It Matters: In a recent conversation with Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nadella disclosed that AI now writes up to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45093643/ai-is-reshaping-coding-at-microsoft-says-nadella-30-of-code-now-ai-generated">30% of Microsoft&#8217;s </a>code base, marking a significant shift in software development. This underscores the increasing importance of computational thinking, as AI continues to reshape the industry.
Amid the AI-driven growth, Microsoft has been&nbsp;eliminating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success">hundreds of jobs</a>&nbsp;in a bid to position the company for success amid this transformative period. This underscores the need for individuals to equip themselves with the skills necessary to thrive in the AI-driven tech industry, as highlighted by Nadella&#8217;s advice.
However, this AI-driven transformation has not been without its challenges. Tech giants like&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft,&nbsp;Google&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and&nbsp;Shopify&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) have been racing to integrate AI, leading to engineers working faster with less thinking time and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45603978/as-amazon-microsoft-google-and-shopify-race-to-integrate-ai-engineers-say-theyre-working-faster-with-less-thinking-time-and-more-pressure-than-ever">more pressure </a>than ever. This further emphasizes the need for a strong foundation in computational thinking to navigate the evolving tech landscape.
Microsoft stock rose 0.82% to close at $467.68. On a year-to-date basis, it surged 11.73%, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro. </a>
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Shares Top Tip For Aspiring Techies To Land A Job In AI Era: 'The Path To Being Software Architect Gets Speeded Up'

As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) gears up for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, the focus is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45712700/apples-ai-struggles-to-keep-pace-with-rivals-ahead-of-wwdc-2025">be on major software updates</a>, but there's growing speculation about the possibility of surprise hardware announcements.
What Happened: While WWDC is traditionally a software-heavy event, rumors have been swirling about the potential unveiling of three key hardware products, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/06/new-hardware-at-wwdc-heres-what-the-rumors-say/">reported</a> 9To5Mac.
First, the Mac Pro, which hasn't seen a redesign in the Apple Silicon era, could be previewed at WWDC. Apple has a history of showcasing new Mac Pro models at the conference, so this would not be out of the ordinary.
Second, there's talk of a ‘HomePad' smart display making an appearance. This device would likely be tied to a new homeOS, which could be announced alongside it. The HomePad could compete with similar devices from competitors like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
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Lastly, AirTag 2, a rumored update to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42677323/apples-airtag-2-roundup-ultra-wideband-boost-safety-improvements-and-more-rumored-features">Apple's location tracker</a>, has been speculated to arrive in mid-2025. While it seems unusual for such a product to debut at WWDC, Apple's audience extends beyond developers, and the timing could make sense, the report added.
Why It&#8217;s Important: WWDC 2025 is Apple's last major event <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44348175/apples-iphone-17-air-to-usher-in-new-era-of-slimmer-portless-models">before the launch of the</a> iPhone 17 in the fall, making it a potential window for hardware announcements.&nbsp;
WWDC 2025 will be held <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45787471/apples-wwdc-2025-when-how-to-watch-the-keynote-and-what-to-expect">from June 9–13</a>, with the keynote livestreamed on June 9 at 1 p.m. ET.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Apple is showing a downward price trend across the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional metrics can be found here</a>.
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Apple May Launch New Hardware At WWDC 2025: Mac Pro, HomePad, AirTag 2 Expected

Bank of America Securities analyst Justin Post <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained a Buy rating</a> on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a price target of $248 on Friday.
Post noted that Amazon is designing an indoor obstacle course <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45786691/package-drop-by-robot-amazon-pilots-humanoids-in-rivian-vans-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for humanoid robots</a>, one of many steps to train them for package delivery.
The initial course is the size of a coffee shop, per the Information report, but the analyst said it would likely increase before testing expands to public roads.
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He said the report indicates that humanoids could eventually ride in the back of Rivian vans before leaping out to deliver packages.
Reportedly, Amazon is developing the AI software and will likely test several third-party hardware solutions. One robot from Unitree has a cost estimate of around $16,000 per unit, which could translate into a significant financial incentive for Amazon to automate, Post noted.
As with autonomous vehicles (AVs), the analyst expects several years of testing before trials begin.
He said obtaining regulatory approval on a local basis could be a challenge and would limit rapid geographic expansion.
Finally, consumer acceptance of robot delivery would likely take time.
Post noted that automating internal processes would be much easier than external ones. He continues to expect a much larger 5-year internal savings opportunity in fulfillment centers and delivery stations than last-mile.
In Post&#8217;s recent deep dive on Amazon Robotics, he outlined delivery as a new but significant area for cost savings in the coming years.
In May, the analyst said that Amazon unveiled seven robots to drive efficiencies within its delivery stations. This indicates an increased focus on using robots to drive efficiencies in outbound shipping processes. For last-mile delivery, the company continues to test autonomous drones and targets 500 million packages delivered by drone per year by 2030, he said.
Not including potential savings from humanoids, Post estimated that robotics in delivery could drive over $7.1 billion in annual savings by 2032.
The analyst said artificial intelligence should be an essential driver of robotics, and emerging robot applications can expand Amazon&#8217;s AI opportunity beyond AWS to retail.
He noted Amazon&#8217;s long-term retail margin opportunity at 11%, assuming that Amazon can operate first-party (1P) at breakeven, improve third-party (3P) margins to 20%, and operate Prime at a slight profit and advertising at 55%.
With its leading robotics infrastructure, Post noted that Amazon could have a better opportunity to move 1P to profitability as a low-cost provider and move 3P shipping margins even higher. As per the analyst, this should drive demand as AI agents increase retail shopping transparency, benefit retailers with lower cost structures, and accelerate delivery.
Price Action: Amazon stock was up 1.96% at $211.98 at last check Friday.
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Amazon Eyes $7 Billion In Savings By 2032 With Robots And AI Powering Delivery and Fulfillment: Analyst

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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Amazon, Jefferies Financial Group, e.l.f. Beauty, Ventas

Shares of Trade Desk Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) moved sharply lower on Thursday on news of it losing share to Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) demand-side platform (DSP),
Since Trade Desk is a pure-play DSP, it has "several structural advantages" compared to Amazon's platform, according to Needham.
The Trade Desk Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/580607ae846faa000106ab43/laura-martin">Analyst Laura Martin</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $84.
The Trade Desk Thesis: While the company specializes in brand building and reach-related ads for the world's largest advertisers, Amazon focuses on buying-related ads for medium-sized businesses, Martin said in the note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Trade Desk's clients buying performance ads on Amazon "is normal, not troubling," she added.
Moreover, the analyst mentioned some structural advantages of Trade Desk's ads:
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<li>Customers from the largest ad categories, like e-commerce, offline retail, and GenAI, consider Amazon a competitor and would not want to share their data.</li>
<li>Unlike Amazon, Trade Desk supports buying ads on every device, across every category, at scale.</li>
<li>Trade Desk uses data across 10,000 websites to optimize returns, while Amazon provides comparison only on its own site.</li>
<li>Amazon has financial motivations to send customers' ad dollars to its owned media properties like its e-commerce platform and Prime Video, even if it means lower returns. "TTD&#8217;s core value proposition is its independence," she wrote.</li>
</ul>
Referring to Trade Desk's latest share price decline, Martin said, "We are buyers of TTD on this weakness."
TTD Price Action: Shares of Trade Desk were down 0.22% to $70.96 at the time of publication on Friday.
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Trade Desk Customers Buying Amazon Ads Is 'Not Troubling,' Says Bullish Analyst

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The burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence applications is sending a jolt through the energy sector, particularly benefiting independent power producers (IPPs) like Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>), and NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>).
What Happened: A recent analyst note from Thomas Shipp, head of equity research at LPL Financial, highlights how the insatiable power appetite of AI-driven data centers is fundamentally reshaping the electricity market and positioning IPPs for significant growth.
For years, the utility sector struggled to gain investor attention, despite growing electricity demand from grid modernization and electric vehicle adoption.
However, the emergence of AI and the massive capital expenditures by hyperscalers — like Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Azure, and Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google Cloud Platform for data centers — has proven to be a catalyst.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts continued growth in U.S. electricity consumption for 2025 and 2026, surpassing previous highs, largely driven by the commercial and industrial sectors, including data centers. Furthermore, a report by ICF International projects U.S. electricity demand to surge by 25% by 2030 and a remarkable 78% by 2050.
According to Shipp&#8217;s note, this year has seen a flurry of significant M&amp;A activity among leading IPPs, underscoring their aggressive growth strategies:
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<li>Constellation Energy: In January, CEG agreed to acquire privately-held Calpine for an estimated $29.1 billion, making CEG the largest power producer in the U.S. This deal adds 26 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired turbine power generation and 1.5 GW of geothermal/renewables, complementing CEG&#8217;s existing 33 GW nuclear fleet.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Vistra Corp: In May, VST announced the acquisition of natural gas assets from Lotus Infrastructure Partners for $1.9 billion, adding 2.6GW of capacity. This acquisition strategy is significantly cheaper and faster than building new facilities.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>NRG Energy: Also in May, NRG agreed to acquire 13 GW of gas generation from LS Power for approximately $12 billion. This deal is set to double NRG&#8217;s generation capacity and significantly diversify its geographic footprint.</li>
</ul>
Shipp notes that these deals, typically valued at 7-8x EBITDA, are proving to be more cost-effective and quicker for capacity expansion compared to constructing new facilities, with turbine orders potentially not being delivered until 2028.
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Why It Matters: IPPs are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the energy demand boom due to several factors:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Increased Capacity: These companies are aggressively expanding their generation capacity, including the revival of nuclear power plants and strategic acquisitions of natural gas facilities.</li>
<li>Market Dynamics: Operating in competitive markets, IPPs are driven by efficiency, rewarding those who can produce electricity at lower costs and with higher reliability.</li>
<li>Policy Support: U.S. industrial policies, such as nuclear production tax credits, are providing crucial incentives for energy infrastructure investment.</li>
<li>Investor Confidence: The combination of growing demand and strategic growth has led to increased investor confidence, allowing IPPs to leverage elevated equity values for further investments.</li>
</ul>
However, Shipp cautions that the elevated growth expectations for these companies, and the valuations built upon them, might not fully materialize, perhaps due to the increased efficiency of new AI models or other unforeseen factors.
Price Action: Here&#8217;s how these stocks have performed lately.
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<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>19.49%</td>
<td>43.08%</td>
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<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>14.17%</td>
<td>98.09%</td>
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<td>NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</td>
<td>68.23%</td>
<td>100.48%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.39% at $595.38, while the QQQ advanced 0.41% to $526.93, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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AI Data Centers Are Eating Electricity — And These 3 Energy Stocks Could Be The Biggest Winners, Says Analyst

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and illuminate company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>33.86</td>
<td>7.22</td>
<td>3.44</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.12</td>
<td>2.04</td>
<td>2.09</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>-15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>10.68</td>
<td>3.08</td>
<td>2.63</td>
<td>4.59%</td>
<td>$16.09</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>63.51</td>
<td>26.16</td>
<td>5.85</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>203.86</td>
<td>11.85</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.08</td>
<td>1.47</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>18.69</td>
<td>7.24</td>
<td>3.69</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.50</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$6.08</td>
<td>-4.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.39</td>
<td>4.08</td>
<td>3.04</td>
<td>2.78%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>10.93</td>
<td>3.31</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-24.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.59</td>
<td>3.77</td>
<td>2.30</td>
<td>3.98%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>18.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>6.02</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-40.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>74.07</td>
<td>3.89</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>7.86</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-40.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>126.40</td>
<td>7.64</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>11.93%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>43.26</td>
<td>5.49</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$17.24</td>
<td>-0.62%</td>
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 </style>After thoroughly examining Amazon.com, the following trends can be inferred: 
<ul>
<li>
The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 33.86 is lower than the industry average by 0.78x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 7.22, which is 1.32x the industry average, Amazon.com might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.44, surpassing the industry average by 1.95x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79% that is 1.13% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion is 5.33x above the industry average, highlighting stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $78.69 Billion, which indicates 4.56x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 8.62%, outperforming the industry average of -0.62%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749222042_0_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When assessing Amazon.com against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:
<ul>
<li>
When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Amazon.com outperforms its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Into Amazon.com's Performance Versus Peers In Broadline Retail Sector

Corporate America is experiencing a surge in layoffs as companies respond to economic pressures from President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies and artificial intelligence adoption reshaping workforce needs.
What Happened: Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) revealed Thursday it will eliminate 7,000 jobs over two years, representing 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/05/corporate-layoffs-companies-making-job-cuts.html">reported</a> CNBC. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) cut 6,000 positions globally in May, followed by an additional<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success"> 300 layoffs this week</a>, totaling approximately 3% of its workforce.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reduced 1,500 positions across technology and e-commerce divisions, while The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) cut several hundred employees worldwide from film and television units. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) announced 3,500 job cuts in China, primarily affecting IT services.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45807611/amazon-cuts-jobs-in-kindle-goodreads-divisions-terms-it-a-difficult-decision">eliminated about 100 positions in its Kindle</a> and Goodreads divisions, adding to previous cuts across devices and services units. Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) reduced technology division staff, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45512822/nike-announces-layoffs-in-tech-division-shifts-focus-to-third-party-vendors">shifting work to third-party vendors. </a> See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45808926/robinhood-says-overnight-trading-spiked-after-trumps-tariff-surprise-retail-came-to-the-rescue">Robinhood Says Overnight Trading Spiked After Trump&#8217;s Tariff Surprise: &#8216;Retail Came To The Rescue&#8217;</a> Why It Matters: Companies are implementing cost-cutting measures against the backdrop of President Trump&#8217;s tariff policies, with several firms citing artificial intelligence as a factor in workforce decisions. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski told CNBC in May that the fintech company reduced headcount by 40%, partly due to AI investments.
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Walmart, Microsoft, Disney Slash Jobs As Trump Tariffs, AI Push Corporate America Into Layoff Mode

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has announced plans to invest more than $5 billion in Taiwan&#8217;s cloud infrastructure as it launches a new Amazon Web Services Asia Pacific Region. The investment will support the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of data centers across the island nation.
What Happened: The new regional deployment enables organizations to build and scale using AWS&#8217;s comprehensive cloud services while meeting local data residency requirements, according to Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of Infrastructure Services at AWS, <a href="https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Amazon-to-invest-dollar5B-in-new-Taiwan-infrastructure-region/64242082">reported</a> Baha News. 
Services range from foundational compute and storage to advanced analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities.
AWS plans to hire additional local personnel to operate the new region as part of its commitment to developing digital skills in Taiwan&#8217;s workforce.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45784639/jeff-bezos-let-customers-cancel-their-own-amazon-orders-and-it-paid-off-big-if-you-give-people-more-controlmaybe-theyll-order-more">Jeff Bezos Let Customers Cancel Their Own Amazon Orders And It Paid Off Big: &#8216;If You Give People More Control…Maybe They&#8217;ll Order More&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The Taiwan investment follows Amazon&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45786038/amazon-expands-cloud-ai-footprint-with-10-billion-data-center-investment-in-north-carolina">recent $10 billion commitment to North Carolina data cente</a>r infrastructure announced Wednesday. That deployment will create at least 500 high-skilled positions, including data center engineers, network specialists, and security experts in Richmond County.
The company launched a new agentic AI group within its Lab126 division to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45783322/amazon-launches-new-agentic-ai-group-to-boost-robotics-enhance-user-interactions">develop systems handling complex</a>, multistep tasks. Amazon operates over 750,000 robots assisting in 75% of customer orders. 
Amazon shares traded at $207 on Thursday, maintaining positive momentum across short, medium and long-term periods according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, despite year-to-date declines of 5.59%. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here to see the full stock breakdown</a>. 
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Amazon Bets Big On Taiwan With $5 Billion Cloud Push, Launches New AWS Region To Power AI And Data Growth

On Thursday, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) cut jobs in its books division, including roles at Goodreads and Kindle.
What Happened: The company said that fewer than 100 employees were impacted by the layoffs, reported Reuters.
An Amazon spokesperson explained, "As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our business roadmap, we've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles within the Books organization."
Amazon has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43352019/amazon-cuts-more-jobs-in-cost-saving-push-report">implementing job cuts gradually</a>, with recent reductions affecting its devices and services division, the Wondery podcast unit and employees in its stores and communications teams.
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The e-commerce giant also added approximately 4,000 jobs in the first quarter of this year compared to the fourth quarter of last year, the report noted, citing a disclosure made last month.
Why It's Important: Last month, sportswear giant Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45512822/nike-announces-layoffs-in-tech-division-shifts-focus-to-third-party-vendors">announced plans to cut jobs</a> within its technology division, choosing instead to outsource portions of the work to third-party vendors.
On Monday, more than 300 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) employees were reportedly informed that their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success">positions had been eliminated</a>, adding to the approximately 6,000 job cuts the company announced last month.
Price Action: Amazon shares climbed 0.32% during Thursday&#8217;s regular trading session and saw a further gain of 0.048% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Amazon maintains a positive price trend across short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">You can view more in-depth metrics here</a>.
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Amazon Cuts Jobs In Kindle, Goodreads Divisions, Terms It A 'Difficult Decision'

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AWS Announces Up To 45% Price Reduction For Amazon EC2 NVIDIA GPU-Accelerated Instances

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AMZN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 65 extraordinary options activities for Amazon.com. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $284,692, and 58 are calls, amounting to $5,638,601.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $175.0 and $250.0 for Amazon.com, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Amazon.com stands at 10993.46, with a total volume reaching 677,525.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Amazon.com, situated within the strike price corridor from $175.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Amazon.com 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749146436_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$37.75</td>
<td>$36.45</td>
<td>$37.15</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$876.7K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>261</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$36.85</td>
<td>$35.6</td>
<td>$36.18</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$853.8K</td>
<td>449</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$327.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$237.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$215.8K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amazon.com</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Amazon.com, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Amazon.com Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 32,393,757, with AMZN's price up by 1.07%, positioned at $209.45.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Amazon.com</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $244.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Amazon.com, maintaining a target price of $248. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Amazon.com, maintaining a target price of $240. 
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The Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday after an Adweek report revealed major advertisers are pulling ad dollars from its platform and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45719208/cramer-shouldve-told-investors-to-pull-the-trigger-on-trade-desk-cant-believe-how-low-gentex-has-fallen">moving them to Amazon's</a>.
What To Know: According <a href="https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-move-millions-ad-spend-the-trade-desk-to-amazons-ad-platform/">to the report</a>, the shift is especially visible in connected TV (CTV) ad budgets.
One global auto brand moved $80 million in annual ad spend from The Trade Desk to Amazon by the end of the first quarter. A large tech company also redirected $5 million for a campaign. Ad agency PMG said 80% of its clients have already shifted tens of millions from The Trade Desk to Amazon, while another agency said 30% of its clients dropped The Trade Desk entirely over the last six months.
Advertisers say Amazon offers better pricing, more flexible deals, exclusive access to live sports like Thursday Night Football and stronger control over where ads appear. Amazon's DSP fees can be as low as 1%, far below the 7%–15% typical with other platforms, including The Trade Desk.
The Trade Desk has faced complaints about rigid spending commitments and platform fees even when minimums aren't met. Some buyers say Amazon is actively targeting The Trade Desk's clients and that strategy is working.
Even though The Trade Desk reported 25% revenue growth in the first-quarter, Amazon is gaining ground fast, posting $13.9 billion in ad revenue for the quarter, up 18% year-over-year. 
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The Trade Desk Stock Drops As Advertisers Shift To Amazon

Apple Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) latest legal setback is a headwind, but one analyst says the impact on the iPhone maker&#8217;s stock price is materially lower than investors feared. 
What Happened: JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an Overweight rating</a> on Apple, according to a Thursday research note.
The note comes one day after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied Apple&#8217;s emergency application to halt changes to its App Store that resulted from a legal spat with Epic Games.
Judge Gonzalez enforced Apple to allow link-out payments for applications at 0% commission versus 27% prior, Chatterjee noted. Implementing Gonzalez&#8217;s order will moderate Services revenue growth by up to 200 bps, which will result in an EPS headwind of 2%- 3%, as highlighted in his prior report.
However, Chatterjee said the actual impact will be driven by consumers&#8217; adoption rate for link-out payments.
As a reminder, before implementing the zero-commission link-outs, the analyst estimated that the US App Store would contribute $11.3 billion in fiscal 2025 (~3% of aggregate revenues).
In the future, investors will watch out for the appeal process against Gonzalez&#8217;s order, which may take two years or even more if the case reaches the Supreme Court. Other geographies will leverage the precedence from the current ruling to demand similar implementation of zero commission link-outs, Chatterjee said.
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Why It Matters: Analyst Cory A Carpenter noted that the court denial is a big deal for app developers, many of whom have already updated their apps to accept credit card payments.
For apps that previously paid fees to Apple, the analyst estimated a potential annual margin uplift:
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<li>1%-2% for Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
<li>0.2%-0.5% for Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), and </li>
<li>2%-5% for PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYPS#NASDAQ">MYPS</a>).</li>
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Importantly, app store fee relief should represent upside potential to prior guidance, Carpenter said, as companies did not include any relief in their outlooks given the pending stay decision.
Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) generates 30% of revenue from the app store, but the analyst says the margin uplift will depend on how much savings are passed on to developers.
Carpenter said some apps previously did not allow users to subscribe on the app store due to Apple fees, and these companies should see a user acquisition benefit. The companies included Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Kindle, and Epic Games.
Spotify said in an Amicus briefing on May 19 that its iOS app update had significantly increased iOS users upgrading to a Premium subscription analyst.
Carpenter expects Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) to be an indirect beneficiary as developers re allocate app store fees to user acquisition.
Price Action: Apple stock is up 0.29% to $203.40 at last check Thursday.
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Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) once again emerged as the world&#8217;s most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) on Tuesday to reach a mind-blowing $3.45 trillion market cap. That means the chipmaker&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45524565/nvidias-1-trillion-comeback-shows-deepseek-no-longer-spooks-wall-street">valuation has rebounded by more than $1 trillion</a> from an 11-month low reached in early April amid heightened tariff uncertainties.
The rally in the tech giant&#8217;s stock, fueled by unrelenting demand for its high-caliber chips and data center hardware, is boosting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF portfolios</a> with high exposure to it.
With artificial-intelligence (AI) infrastructure cementing its position as the foundation of modern computing, investors are piling into Nvidia-heavy ETFs, all in on the chipmaker&#8217;s ongoing dominance of the business.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Power Play</h2>
Despite U.S. export restrictions and mounting geopolitical complications, Nvidia&#8217;s businesses have powered ahead. The company&#8217;s first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45657660/nvidia-q1-highlights-china-export-ban-hits-results-but-jensen-huang-says-demand-incredibly-strong">revenue jumped</a> 69% year-on-year to $44.06 billion, with the data center business contributing $39.1 billion alone, up 73% from last year.
The release of the chipmaker&#8217;s Blackwell GPUs, already being used in scale by Microsoft , Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and others, highlights the dominance of the company in AI acceleration. CEO Jensen Huang has <a href="https://www.halo-technologies.com/insights/nvidia-powers-ahead-strong-earnings-and-an-ai-future#:~:text=CEO%20Jensen%20Huang%3A%20%22AI%20Is%20Essential%20Infrastructure%22&amp;text=Countries%20around%20the%20world%20are,Jensen%20Huang%2C%20CEO%20of%20Nvidia.">said </a>that nations now see AI as &#8220;essential infrastructure,&#8221; positioning Nvidia in the midst of a global technological revolution.
The firm&#8217;s latest expansions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45602697/abu-dhabi-backed-g42-and-igenius-team-up-to-build-europes-most-powerful-ai-supercomputer-using-nvidia-chips-in-italy">AI factories </a>in Saudi Arabia and the U.S., a new Stargate infrastructure cluster in the UAE, and China-focused chip plans, further bolster its global ambitions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Matters For ETFs</h2>
The market&#8217;s renewed optimism on Nvidia is spreading through AI and semiconductor ETFs, many of which have large allocations to the stock. Below are some of the most significant such ETFs investors are watching, and each is up more than 10% in the past month:
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<td>ETF Name</td>
<td>NVIDIA Allocation</td>
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<tr>
<td>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)</td>
<td>21.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>)</td>
<td>23.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>)</td>
<td>21.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXY#NYSE">SOXY</a>)</td>
<td>19.37%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
These ETFs provide diversified exposure to semiconductors but are obviously riding Nvidia&#8217;s dominance in the AI gold rush.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For The Daring: Single-Stock Leverage Plays</h2>
Risk-loving investors can also use leveraged single-stock ETFs that provide double daily exposure to Nvidia:
T-REX 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDX#BATS">NVDX</a>), up more than 50% in the past month.
GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>), up more than 52% in the past month.
These tools, although risky, offer leveraged returns directly correlated with Nvidia stock movements, perfect for those bullish on sustained AI momentum.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
Nvidia reclaiming market-cap crown is more than just a symbolic win. It&#8217;s a turning point in the evolution of the market, with AI infrastructure now at the forefront of portfolio strategies. For ETF investors, this translates to staying on top of those funds with high Nvidia exposure, not merely for what they own today, but for what the future of technology is quickly becoming.
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In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>33.75</td>
<td>7.19</td>
<td>3.43</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.06</td>
<td>2.03</td>
<td>2.09</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>-15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>10.72</td>
<td>3.09</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>4.59%</td>
<td>$16.09</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>63.32</td>
<td>26.08</td>
<td>5.83</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>202.50</td>
<td>11.77</td>
<td>1.67</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.14</td>
<td>1.48</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>18.53</td>
<td>7.18</td>
<td>3.66</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.45</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$6.08</td>
<td>-4.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.20</td>
<td>4.06</td>
<td>3.02</td>
<td>2.78%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.06</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>0.97</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-24.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.61</td>
<td>3.77</td>
<td>2.30</td>
<td>3.98%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>18.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.78</td>
<td>0.72</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-40.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>76.07</td>
<td>3.99</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>7.46</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-40.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>125.40</td>
<td>7.58</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>11.93%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>43.16</td>
<td>5.48</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$17.24</td>
<td>-0.62%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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 </style>By closely examining Amazon.com, we can identify the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
At 33.75, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.78x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 7.19 which exceeds the industry average by 1.31x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.43, surpassing the industry average by 1.95x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79% is 1.13% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company exhibits higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion, which is 5.33x above the industry average, implying stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $78.69 Billion is 4.56x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 8.62% exceeds the industry average of -0.62%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749135637_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When examining Amazon.com in comparison to its top 4 peers with respect to the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following information becomes apparent:
<ul>
<li>
When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. Amazon.com's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth outperform its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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