Amazon.com에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Amazon.com의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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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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벤징가 독자들은 2024년을 마감하고 2025년을 시작하는 산타 클로스 랠리가 있을 경우 어떤 매그니피센트 7 주식이 가장 좋은 실적을 낼 수 있을지 투표했다. 무슨 일이 있었나: 대부분의 매그니피센트 7 주식들은 2024년 연초부터 현재까지 S&amp;P 500을 초과 성과를 보였다. 연말을 마감하는 거래일이 얼마 남지 않은 상황에서, 투자자들이 가장 궁금해하는 질문 중 하나는 산타 클로스 랠리가 있을지 여부이다.

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월트 디즈니 컴퍼니(NYSE:DIS)가 2024년 미국 박스오피스 1위를 차지했다. 2025년 박스오피스 매출이 8% 증가할 것이라는 새로운 애널리스트의 전망에 따라 강력한 성과를 보일 수 있으며 이는 영화관 경영진에게도 반가운 소식이다.

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목요일(19일) 수천 명의 근로자가 계약 협상에 참여하기 위해 작업 현장을 떠났음에도 불구하고 아마존(NASDAQ:AMZN) 주가는 상승세를 보이고 있다. 아마존은 운영에 영향을 미치지 않을 것으로 예상한다.

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Benzinga readers pick which Magnificent 7 stock could have the best performance if there is a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/santa-claus-rally"> Santa Claus rally</a> to close 2024 and kickstart 2025.
What Happened: The majority of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent 7 stocks </a>have outperformed the S&amp;P 500 year-to-date in 2024. With a limited number of trading days left to close out the year, one last question on the mind of investors is whether there will be a Santa Claus rally.
The term &#8220;Santa Claus rally&#8221; was first used by Yale Hirsch in 1972 in the Stock Trader's Almanac. The term is associated with the last five trading days of a year and the first two days of the following year.
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/12/42625025/santa-claus-rally-in-2024-poll-shows-investors-split-on-end-of-year-returns-57-say-this">Santa Claus Rally In 2024? Poll Shows Investors Split On End Of Year Returns, 57% Say This…</a>
Combine the Santa Claus rally potential and the Magnificent 7 outperformance in 2024, and you have the latest Benzinga poll.
"Which Magnificent 7 stock will do the best if there's a Santa Rally?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 28%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 25%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 17%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (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>): 9%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 7%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 5%</li>
</ul>
Nvidia was the winner of the poll with more than one-fourth of the vote, which comes as the stock is the top performer among the Mag 7 stocks for year-to-date and five-year gains. Trailing Nvidia was Tesla, with exactly one-fourth of the vote.
Amazon also received a double-digit percentage ranking third at 17%. The other Mag 7 stocks had much smaller percentages in the poll.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42143676/which-magnificent-7-stock-should-doj-target-next-benzinga-poll-finds-over-50-say">Which Magnificent 7 Stock Should DOJ Target Next? Benzinga Poll Finds Over 50% Say&#8230;</a>
Why It's Important: The expectation for a Santa Claus Rally comes with major stock market indexes enjoying a strong 2024 and could add to their year-to-date gains.
Here are the current year-to-date returns of three of the largest market index ETFs.
<ul>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>): +23.8%</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): +28.1%</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>): +12.7%</li>
</ul>
For comparison, here are the year-to-date returns of the Magnificent 7 stocks:
<ul>
<li>Nvidia: +177.8%</li>
<li>Tesla: +77.4%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms: +72.9%</li>
<li>Amazon: +49.8%</li>
<li>Alphabet: +38.3%</li>
<li>Apple: +35.8%</li>
<li>Microsoft: +18.7%</li>
</ul>
Nvidia has significantly outperformed the S&amp;P 500 and other major indexes and also the other Magnificent 7 stocks. The Benzinga poll shows that readers think Nvidia could go out on a high note in 2024 and kick 2025 off with a bang if there is a Santa Claus rally.
Only Microsoft trails the S&amp;P 500 and Invesco QQQ Trust year-to-date returns in 2024, showing the strength of the Magnificent 7 stocks this year. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42121665/could-another-magnificent-7-stock-beat-nvidia-in-2025-poll-says-not-likely-27-pick-this-potential-winner">A recent Benzinga poll</a> asked if any Magnificent 7 stocks could beat Nvidia for stock returns in 2025. The results were:
<ul>
<li>None – Nvidia will dominate: 48%</li>
<li>Tesla: 27%</li>
<li>Amazon: 8%</li>
<li>Meta: 7%</li>
<li>Alphabet: 6%</li>
<li>Microsoft: 3%</li>
<li>Apple: 2%</li>
</ul>
The poll found the near-majority predicting Nvidia will have the strongest growth in 2025 and dominate the Magnificent 7 stocks once again.
Based on the recent polls, Benzinga readers don't expect the gains for Nvidia to stop anytime soon and a Santa Claus rally could accelerate the company's potential 2025 gains.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42352997/santa-rally-here-are-10-sp-500-stocks-that-historically-outperformed-in-decembers-second-half">Santa Rally: 10 S&amp;P 500 Stocks That Outperform In December&#8217;s Second Half</a></li>
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 18 through Dec. 19, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 169 adults.
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Which Magnificent 7 Stock Will Do Best In Santa Claus Rally? Tesla Edged Out As 28% Select…

Analysts' ratings for Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 50 analysts.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $244.48, a high estimate of $290.00, and a low estimate of $197.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 6.12% increase from the previous average price target of $230.38.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734724858_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Amazon.com. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Quail</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morton</td>
<td>MoffettNathanson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Haissl</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Forte</td>
<td>Maxim Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lee Horowitz</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Wlodarczak</td>
<td>Pivotal Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Amazon.com. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Amazon.com compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Amazon.com's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Amazon.com analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Amazon.com</h2>
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.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Amazon.com</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Amazon.com's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 11.04%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Amazon.com's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.65%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Amazon.com's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.19%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Amazon.com's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.69%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Amazon.com's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.52.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintains Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $245 to $290.

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Few hedge fund managers command the attention of Wall Street quite like Dan S. Loeb. As the founder of Third Point, a $7 billion hedge fund, Loeb has made his mark with bold activist strategies that challenge the status quo and drive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/hedge-funds">transformation in global companies.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portfolio Overview</h3>
As of Q3 2024, Third Point's portfolio is valued at $7.37 billion, comprising 41 investments. The fund gained 5.3% during the quarter, with top holdings including Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>) at 13%, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) at 9.3%, and Danaher Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) at 7.3%. Smaller positions include Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), each at 5.1%.
Best Performers: These five stocks have surged over 20% in the last 6 months.
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<li>Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) escalated around 43%.</li>
<li>Amazon surged about 18%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) rose roughly 17%</li>
<li>Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>) rocketed about 29%</li>
<li>Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) increased approximately 60%</li>
</ol>
These gains highlight Loeb's ability to capitalize on growth opportunities across the entertainment, tech, and financial sectors.
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Investment Strategy:
<ul>
<li>Loeb is a prominent activist investor who acquires significant stakes in underperforming companies to advocate for improvements in management, operations, or governance, with the goal of enhancing shareholder value. A key example is his 2011 investment in Yahoo, where a 5% stake and strategic push led to transformations and over $1 billion in gains, <a href="https://hedgefundalpha.com/dan-loeb-portfolio/">according </a>to Hedge Fund Alpha.</li>
<li>Throughout his career, Loeb has focused more on creating spin-offs than investing in existing ones. He recently applied his activist strategy with Sony and Shell to pursue spin-offs, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/28/shell-vs-activist-dan-loeb-is-bigger-for-big-oil-than-exxon-board-war.html">according </a>to CNBC, but was unsuccessful in these efforts.</li>
<li>Beyond equities, Loeb explores opportunities in credit markets, including distressed debt and corporate bonds, aiming to generate high-risk-adjusted returns by exploiting inefficiencies in those areas. In 2012, Loeb invested in Greek sovereign bonds during the financial crisis, assessing the risk-reward ratio and achieving strong returns, adding to an already successful year, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2012/10/03/third-points-loeb-bets-big-and-wins-on-greek-debt.html">reported</a>.</li>
</ul>
Historical Performance: Since launching in 1995, the fund has averaged annual returns of 16%, attracting new investors with consistent positive performance, according to Hedge Fund Alpha.
Loeb's major successes came during the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis, with his fund posting a 45% return in 2009 despite a market downturn.
Third Point&#8217;s assets under management reportedly peaked at nearly $18 billion in 2022 before declining to approximately $7 billion, attributed to underperformance during a challenging market period in 2022. By the end of 2023, the fund achieved modest positive returns, indicating some stabilization.
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In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully evaluate companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) against its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within 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>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>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>47.71</td>
<td>9.06</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>6.19%</td>
<td>$32.08</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>11.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.45</td>
<td>1.53</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>4.64%</td>
<td>$54.02</td>
<td>$92.47</td>
<td>5.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>10.01</td>
<td>3.67</td>
<td>2.91</td>
<td>9.38%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>44.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>59.10</td>
<td>21.10</td>
<td>4.62</td>
<td>10.37%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>35.27%</td>
</tr>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>11.62</td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>5.22%</td>
<td>$15.92</td>
<td>$45.04</td>
<td>5.12%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>39.96</td>
<td>9.76</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.74%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>27.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.11</td>
<td>5.65</td>
<td>3.18</td>
<td>11.59%</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>3.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>23.62</td>
<td>5.58</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>6.68%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>19.29%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>6.40</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>0.48</td>
<td>2.76%</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>-9.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.01</td>
<td>4.46</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>2.24%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>7.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.14</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>6.37%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>-3.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>25.98</td>
<td>1.06</td>
<td>0.19</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>$2.04</td>
<td>-3.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>15.23</td>
<td>4.02</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>4.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>21.85</td>
<td>3.71</td>
<td>1.10</td>
<td>5.09%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>6.24</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.09</td>
<td>0.58%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>-8.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Groupon Inc</td>
<td>14.99</td>
<td>10.28</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>34.72%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>-9.48%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>20.98</td>
<td>5.18</td>
<td>1.67</td>
<td>7.12%</td>
<td>$6.98</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>7.84%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>By thoroughly analyzing Amazon.com, we can discern the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The current Price to Earnings ratio of 47.71 is 2.27x higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 9.06, which is 1.75x 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 3.85, surpassing the industry average by 2.31x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.19%, which is 0.93% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.08 Billion, which is 4.6x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $31.0 Billion, which indicates 2.15x 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 11.04%, outperforming the industry average of 7.84%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734706844_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
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.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Amazon.com stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:
<ul>
<li>
Amazon.com demonstrates a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector.
</li>
<li>
With a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For PE, PB, and PS ratios, Amazon.com is considered overvalued compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry. This is indicated by the high PE, PB, and PS ratios. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Amazon.com's performance is below average within the industry sector. The low ROE suggests lower profitability, while the high EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth indicate strong operational performance despite lower profitability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Comparative Study: Amazon.com And Industry Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry

Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, highlights how Google&#8217;s Veo 2 AI video generator, owned by Alphabet Inc. (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>), outshines OpenAI&#8217;s Sora model.
What Happened: On Thursday, Brownlee shared a YouTube Short of his observations pointing out that while Sora often displayed its AI nature through inaccuracies in movement and physics, Veo 2 delivered more realistic results.
However, he acknowledged that Veo 2 still has flaws, such as issues with complex scenes and garbled text.
One of the standout points in Brownlee's comparison was his emphasis on YouTube data—something that sets Veo 2 apart from other models, including OpenAI's Sora.
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He suggested that the difference between the two is like "using a little bit of YouTube data" versus "owning YouTube and just using all of it."
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In March this year, former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37704187/is-openais-viral-ai-video-generator-sora-trained-on-youtube-and-instagram-cto-mira-murati-is-not-sur">uncertainty about whether</a> YouTube videos were used to train Sora created controversy. The following month, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said that using YouTube videos in such manner would violate their policy.
When asked if Google is using YouTube to train Gemini, Mohan said, &#8220;Google uses YouTube content really in accordance. Again, back with those terms of service or individual contracts that we might have with creators or uploaders to our platform.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Earlier this week, Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and left the AI startup in 2018 over some differences, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42525899/elon-musk-reacts-after-sundar-pichai-shares-veo-2-as-google-looks-to-challenge-openais-sora-in-ai-video-race-looks-impressive">expressed admiration</a> for Google&#8217;s Veo 2.
On the flip side, Marc Andreessen has praised OpenAI&#8217;s Sora model, suggesting it may have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42501018/marc-andreessen-praises-openais-sora-video-model-we-may-have-basically-just-solved-the-fundamental-challenge-of-robotics">solved a significant challenge</a> in robotics.
Earlier this year, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) also introduced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40945913/as-the-ai-arms-race-wages-on-amazon-takes-shot-at-rival-adobe-with-new-text-to-video-product">AI-powered video tool</a> for advertisers, joining Adobe&#8217;s Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) Firefly Video Model <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42525899/elon-musk-reacts-after-sundar-pichai-shares-veo-2-as-google-looks-to-challenge-openais-sora-in-ai-video-race-looks-impressive">in the competitive market</a>.
In October 2024, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) unveiled Movie Gen, a new tool that generates videos, images, and audio <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42608267/meta-flexes-movie-gen-ai-as-instagram-boss-teases-video-editing-magic-for-2025">based on text prompts</a>.
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) takes top honors for domestic box office in 2024 and could be in store for a strong 2025 with a new analyst forecast calling for box office revenue to grow 8% in 2025, which is likely music to the ears of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec">movie theater executives.</a>
2024 Box Office Winners: Disney is the only movie studio to hit the $2 billion figure for the domestic box office in 2024, led <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40319102/disneys-deadpool-wolverine-hits-1b-d23-unveils-new-sequels-theme-park-expansions-fortnite-c">by hits like</a> "Inside Out 2," "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" and the recently released "Moana 2."
This marks the second time that Disney hit the $2 billion figure since 2019, with the most recent milestone achieved in 2022, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/box-office-disney-2024-1236209611/">Deadline</a>. Since 2010, Disney has reached $2 billion domestically seven times.
Disney will add to its year total with the release of "Mufasa" in theaters this weekend.
Here is a look at the top-grossing movies <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2024/?ref_=bo_yl_table_1">domestically </a>in 2024 and the public company behind the respective studio.
<ol>
<li>"Inside Out 2": $653.0 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Deadpool &amp; Wolverine": $636.7 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Wicked": $365.2 million, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>"Despicable Me 4": $361.0 million, Comcast</li>
<li>"Moana 2": $342.1 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice": $294.1 million, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</li>
<li>"Dune: Part Two": $282.1 million, Warner Bros. Discovery</li>
<li>"Twisters": $267.8 million, Comcast</li>
<li>"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire": $196.4 million, Warner Bros. Discovery</li>
<li>"Kung Fu Panda 4": $193.6 million, Comcast</li>
</ol>
"Inside Out 2" is the 11th highest-grossing movie domestically of all time and the highest-grossing animated film of all time domestically. "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" set records for R-rated films and is the 12th highest-grossing film domestically of all time.
The top 10 list was led by Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros., three companies that took home top scores in <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/2024-box-office-numbers-movie-studios-disney-universal-paramount-1236236541/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety's </a>movie studios&#8217; year-end grades.
Disney earned an A rating, following a challenging 2023 in which the company failed to produce a $1 billion global grosser for the first time since 2014, excluding the pandemic years. The media giant has seen two films surpass the $1 billion mark globally this year and could add a third with &#8220;Moana 2,&#8221; which is projected to reach the milestone in December or January.
Comcast's Universal brand received an A- score thanks to the hits in the top 10 list and "The Wild Robot," which grossed over $300 million worldwide.
"Universal pulled off the seemingly impossible: Making musicals seem cool to moviegoers," Variety writes of the success of "Wicked."
Variety hands Warner Bros. a B+ rating with several hits among the top 10 grossing films, but a couple of films that underperformed including "Joker: Folie a Deux" at $206 million worldwide, calling it a "costly flop."
Here were the other Variety grades for movie studios:
<ul>
<li>Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>): B</li>
<li>Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>): B</li>
<li>Amazon MGM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): C</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): D</li>
<li>Lionsgate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGF#NYSE">LGF</a>): D</li>
</ul>
Tech giants Amazon and Apple scored among the worst, as sometimes they have movies that flop in theaters but later <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42537187/christmas-movie-with-the-rock-flops-at-box-office-breaks-streaming-records-for-this-company">break streaming records.</a>
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2025 Projections: News of Disney hitting the $2 billion domestic milestone comes with more potential good news<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec"> </a>for the movie sector and movie theater companies like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>).
Gower Street Analytics projects the global box office will reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from the estimated $30.5 billion total expected for 2024.
While the 2025 figure is expected to grow, it will be 14% behind the average of the 2017, 2018 and 2019 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/2025-global-box-office-projection-1236237776/">Deadline</a>.
Gower Street Analytics predicts the North American box office will hit $9.7 billion in 2025, up 9% from the predicted 2024 year-end figure. The domestic box office stands at $8 billion currently, as reported by <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/?ref_=bo_nb_hm_secondarytab">BoxOfficeMojo</a>.
The $9.7 billion estimate is 16% below the 2017-2019 average.
Overall, many regions are expected to see higher box office figures in 2025 compared to 2024, but the estimates in most regions are still below the averages from the pre-pandemic era.
"2025 is set to be a strong year for the global box office, fueled by robust studio slates and independent productions," Gower Street Analytics CEO Dimitrios Mitsinikos said.
Mitsinikos said the domestic box office could potentially surpass the $10 billion figure and get "closer to pre-pandemic norms."
The 2025 release slate includes films in the Avatar, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic World, John Wick, Zootopia, Superman and Wicked film franchises.
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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday despite thousands of workers walking off job sites in an effort to push the company to engage in contract negotiations. Amazon reportedly said it doesn&#8217;t expect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42577506/amazon-shares-rise-as-company-says-operations-remain-unaffected-despite-workers-at-seven-us-facilities-going-on-strike-amid-peak-holiday-shopping">operations to be impacted</a>. 
What To Know: Amazon workers at seven U.S. warehouses went on strike Thursday morning in the heart of the holiday shopping rush, per Reuters. 
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents about 10,000 Amazon workers, said it was organizing the &#8220;largest&#8221; strike ever against Amazon. 
"If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon's insatiable greed. We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored it," <a href="https://teamster.org/2024/12/teamsters-launch-largest-strike-against-amazon-in-american-history/">said</a> Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien.&nbsp;
Amazon shares were actually higher by about 1.8% at the last check. Reuters reported that Amazon said it doesn&#8217;t expect the strikes to impact operations. The report indicates that unions only represent about 1% of Amazon&#8217;s employee base.
The Teamsters have &#8220;intentionally misled the public&#8221; and &#8220;threatened, intimidated and attempted to coerce&#8221; employees and third-party drivers to join them, an Amazon spokesperson reportedly told Reuters on Thursday. 
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Amazon employs more than 1.5 million across the world and has said it prefers to maintain direct relationships with employees. The report suggests that Amazon is not likely to bargain with the union as such could make room for further union action. 
Amazon announced in September that it would invest $2.1 billion to raise pay for its delivery service partner program workers in the U.S., upping base wages by approximately 7% to around $22 per hour.
AMZN Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/amzn">Amazon shares</a> were up 1.83% at $224.49 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) have been partners in an electric delivery van deal since the EV company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/21/11/24017625/amazon-doubling-down-on-rivian-ipo-what-investors-need-to-know">went public in 2021</a>. Here's a look at the recent milestone hit and what's next for both companies.
What Happened: Amazon partnered with Rivian, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39529434/rivian-investor-day-highlights-ceo-scaringe-focuses-on-amazon-tesla-partnerships-says-ev-chargin">company it invested in</a> prior to the 2021 IPO, on a deal for 100,000 electric delivery vehicles with a goal to have all the vehicles on the road by 2030.
With six years left to go, Amazon is one-fifth of the way to that goal, which is part of an overall Climate Pledge to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Amazon had its first Rivian EDV on the road in 2022 and now has over 20,000 of the Rivian vehicles in its fleet, according to a report from <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/amazon-announces-major-milestone-in-ev-transition-with-rivian/amp/">Teslarati</a>.
While the majority of the vehicles are operating in the United States, Amazon is also using the electric delivery vans in Europe.
For Amazon, the use of the electric delivery vans gets the company closer to its goal of net-zero carbon emissions, while also making things more efficient for drivers.
In 2024, over one billion Amazon packages have been delivered using the Rivian electric delivery vans.
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What's Next: Though the 20,000 milestone may only be one-fifth of the way to the 100,000 goal, it has been rapidly increasing. In March 2023, Amazon had only 3,000 of the Rivian vans in its fleet according to the report.
Amazon will continue to anticipate deliveries of the Rivian vehicles to meet its climate goals and to streamline driver efficiency.
For Rivian, the Amazon 100,000 unit order remains a key priority and can help provide a strong cushion of production and delivery unit figures as it awaits its new consumer vehicle models.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared earlier this year that the electric delivery vans for Amazon rolled out slower than anticipated.
Back in November 2023, Rivian announced that it had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/23/11/35659331/rivian-stock-upshifts-on-strong-q3-earnings-eps-beat-revenue-beat-increased-production-guidance-and">amended its deal</a> with Amazon to no longer be exclusive.
"We have amended our Amazon agreement with terms and conditions, which provide the opportunity to sell commercial vans to other customers, helping more companies reduce their CO2 emissions," Scaringe said at the time.
Rivian also said at the time that it was in "active discussions" with other potential EDV fleet customers. In December 2023, Rivian announced a deal with AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>).
Amazon remains a large shareholder in Rivian with a reported stake of around 16%. The e-commerce leader will continue to collect deliveries of Rivian EDVs.
For Rivian, the company will deliver vehicles to Amazon and also look to diversify to other customers as it grows its EDV segment alongside its consumer vehicle division.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>68.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>20.4K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$86.7K</td>
<td>370</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5045.00</td>
<td>$66.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 19981 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 437 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $69.0 per contract. There were 20423 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 198 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 4388 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 360 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.7K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $1825.0 per contract. There were 217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $5045.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.9K, with a price of $22330.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $2000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $31790.0 per contract. There were 96 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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7 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Amidst the fast-paced and highly competitive business environment of today, conducting comprehensive company analysis is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts. 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 comparison to its major competitors within the Broadline Retail industry. By analyzing critical financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of 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.
<table>
<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>47.12</td>
<td>8.95</td>
<td>3.80</td>
<td>6.19%</td>
<td>$32.08</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>11.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.60</td>
<td>1.55</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>4.64%</td>
<td>$54.02</td>
<td>$92.47</td>
<td>5.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>10.04</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>2.92</td>
<td>9.38%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>44.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>60.89</td>
<td>21.74</td>
<td>4.76</td>
<td>10.37%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>35.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>11.79</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>5.22%</td>
<td>$15.92</td>
<td>$45.04</td>
<td>5.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>39.66</td>
<td>9.69</td>
<td>1.40</td>
<td>1.74%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>27.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.15</td>
<td>5.67</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>11.59%</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>3.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>23.87</td>
<td>5.64</td>
<td>3.89</td>
<td>6.68%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>19.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>6.42</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>0.48</td>
<td>2.76%</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>-9.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>34.07</td>
<td>4.34</td>
<td>3.14</td>
<td>2.24%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>7.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.21</td>
<td>3.52</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>6.37%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>-3.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>25.98</td>
<td>1.06</td>
<td>0.19</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>$2.04</td>
<td>-3.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>14.49</td>
<td>3.82</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>4.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>22.41</td>
<td>3.81</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>5.09%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>6.25</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.09</td>
<td>0.58%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>-8.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Groupon Inc</td>
<td>15.68</td>
<td>10.76</td>
<td>0.80</td>
<td>34.72%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>-9.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>21.1</td>
<td>5.25</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>7.12%</td>
<td>$6.98</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>7.84%</td>
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At 47.12, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio significantly exceeds the industry average by 2.23x, suggesting a premium valuation relative to industry peers.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 8.95, which is 1.7x 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.
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The Price to Sales ratio of 3.8, which is 2.26x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
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The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.19%, which is 0.93% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
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The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.08 Billion, which is 4.6x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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The company has higher gross profit of $31.0 Billion, which indicates 2.15x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company's revenue growth of 11.04% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 7.84%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734620445_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its 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.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Amazon.com can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
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When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
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This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For PE, PB, and PS ratios, Amazon.com is considered overvalued compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry. This is indicated by the high PE, PB, and PS ratios. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Amazon.com's performance is below average within the industry sector. The low ROE and high EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest potential areas for improvement in Amazon.com's financial performance compared to its industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Intel Corp&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock plunged 59% over the past year, leaving investors to question whether the company is facing a long-term decline or gearing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel">up for a rebound</a>.
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Technically, the signals are stark. Intel stock is trading below its eight, 20, 50, and 200-day simple moving averages, implying deep bear territory. The company&#8217;s moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) indicator is at a negative 1.05, implying negative trading momentum towards Intel stock. Further, the relative strength index (RSI) of 31.35 suggests it's edging into oversold territory.
Overall, the charts paint a very bearish picture for the stock, with the nearly oversold RSI lending some hope of a reversal.
The fundamentals paint a more nuanced picture.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Stock: Chips, Competition, Challenges</h2>
Intel stock trades 10-20% below its book value—a fact that might limit downside risk. 
Despite a flurry of bad press and declining stock performance, Intel generates $50 billion in annual revenue and maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio. While its profit margins have narrowed, even conservative estimates suggest profitability isn't off the table.
Intel's dominance in the CPU market is holding steady at 60-70%, primarily due to its grip on the OEM sector. 
Meanwhile, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) is making gains, particularly in the DIY PC market. Stability issues with Raptor Lake CPUs and underwhelming Core Ultra chips have tarnished Intel's reputation, but its newer Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake chips aim to reclaim market share by 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">18A Process, Foundry Prospects</h2>
The much-hyped 18A chip process could be a game-changer, with defect densities nearing industry benchmarks. 
Intel's foundry business has also shown potential, landing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40904754/amazons-leaner-structure-and-ai-chip-partnership-with-intel-could-boost-growth-bofa">deal to produce</a> Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) AI chips. However, execution risks loom large, and geopolitical factors like U.S.-Taiwan tariffs could shift the playing field dramatically.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Battlemage Surprise</h2>
Intel's <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/intel-officially-reveals-battlemage-gpus/ar-AA1vfqzT">Battlemage</a> B580 graphics card is another wildcard. While not groundbreaking in specs, its affordability has made it a hit, showcasing the company's ability to innovate in niche areas.
Intel remains a battleground stock, balancing bearish trends with signs of resilience. Investors face a complex choice: wait for recovery or brace for more downside.
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Amid peak holiday shopping,&nbsp;Amazon.com&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has announced that its operations will remain unaffected despite a strike initiated by workers at seven of its U.S. facilities. The strike is part of a broader effort by the workers to push for contract negotiations with the company.
What Happened: Workers at seven Amazon facilities in the U.S. initiated a strike on Thursday. The action is part of a push to engage the company in contract negotiations with their union.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing approximately 10,000 Amazon workers across 10 facilities, labeled this as the &#8220;largest&#8221; strike against the company. Employees from cities such as New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco are participating in the walkout, Reuters reported on Thursday.
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Despite the strike occurring during the peak holiday shopping period, Amazon has stated that it anticipates no disruptions to its operations. The company accused the Teamsters of misleading the public and attempting to coerce employees and drivers into joining the strike.
Unions represent a mere 1% of Amazon&#8217;s workforce, which is one of the largest&nbsp;in the U.S. by market&nbsp;value. The union had set a deadline of December 15 for Amazon to commence negotiations, following a vote by warehouse workers to authorize the strike.
Why It Matters: The strike threat was initially announced on Dec. 16, when the&nbsp;Amazon Teamsters&nbsp;declared their readiness to strike over what they described as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42501141/amazon-faces-strike-threat-over-labor-disputes-as-teamsters-push-for-fair-contract-ahead-of-crucial-holiday-season">unfair labor practices.</a> The union emphasized the need for Amazon to negotiate a union contract addressing issues such as low pay and unsafe working conditions.
This labor action follows a vote by workers at two New York City facilities, JFK8 and DBK4, to authorize a strike, setting a Dec. 15 deadline for Amazon to engage in contract talks. The ongoing labor dispute highlights the growing tension between Amazon and its workforce, as the company continues to face scrutiny over its labor practices.
Price Action: Amazon was up by 1.40% during pre-market hours on Thursday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Amazon Shares Rise As Company Says Operations Remain Unaffected Despite Workers At Seven US Facilities Going On Strike Amid Peak Holiday Shopping

"Investors should proceed with cautious optimism," Howard Chan, founder and CEO of Kurv Investment Management, told Benzinga in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/exclusives">an exclusive interview</a>. 
While tech leaders like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) boast strong fundamentals, Chan said their valuations are "stretched."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple, Tesla: Stretched Valuations But Long-Term Potential</h2>
Apple and Tesla, often regarded as bellwethers for tech innovation, are facing increasing scrutiny from investors. Chan noted their dominant positions in their respective markets but emphasized the risks tied to their lofty valuations.
Apple's recent focus on AI and augmented reality has garnered attention, but investors may need to weigh its ability to expand its hardware and software ecosystem sustainably, he told Benzinga. Meanwhile, Tesla's rapid scale in electric vehicles is undeniable, but competition from legacy automakers and new entrants has intensified.
Chan underscores a critical point for both giants: "A correction is not a question of if but when." Despite this, he advises against completely exiting the tech sector, citing potential tax implications and the challenges of timing reentry.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Insights</h2>
For those eyeing diversification, Chan recommends the Kurv Technology Titans Select ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KQQQ#NASDAQ">KQQQ</a>), which he says "balances momentum weighting during bull cycles with income generation during downturns." This strategy could mitigate risks while maintaining exposure to tech leaders like Apple and Tesla.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond The Giants</h2>
Cloud computing remains a strong growth segment, with giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) positioned for further international expansion.
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Chan sees a similar pattern of cautious optimism for AI-focused firms, highlighting the &#8220;delivery risk&#8221; they face.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hardware To Power Future Gains</h2>
Chan sees parallels in the growth trajectory of Apple and Tesla with the broader AI hardware sector. He predicts that "chipmakers and cloud computing service providers" will benefit from increased capital expenditures, a trend that could also support Apple's and Tesla's innovation pipelines in areas like AI, EVs and autonomous driving.
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On Wednesday, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, urging the rejection of TikTok&#8217;s request to delay a law that could ban the app in January.
What Happened: McConnell dismissed TikTok&#8217;s First Amendment claims in his filing. &#8220;The topsy-turvy idea that TikTok has an expressive right to facilitate the CCP censorship regime is absurd,&#8221; his counsel Michael A. Fragoso wrote.
&#8220;TikTok clearly desires this Court to enjoin the divesture date in the vain hopes that the divesture order will be punted into the next presidential administration where, perhaps, TikTok will find relief from divesture from a less hostile Department of Justice,&#8221; the filing read.
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On the same day, the Supreme Court said it will hear arguments on whether the law that bans TikTok nationwide infringes on the First Amendment, with oral arguments scheduled for Jan. 10.
This timeline allows the court to potentially rule before the ban&#8217;s effective date of Jan. 19.
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Why It Matters: McConnell was instrumental in passing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38500093/tiktok-ban-courts-must-decide-whether-national-security-concerns-trump-freedom-of-expression">foreign aid package</a> in April that included the law. It mandated ByteDance, TikTok&#8217;s China-based parent company, to divest from the app or face a ban in the U.S.
Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42522134/trump-meets-tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-at-mar-a-lago-as-platform-urges-supreme-court-to-block-looming-ban">met with TikTok CEO</a> Shou Zi Chew. Trump, who previously attempted to ban TikTok during his first presidency, has also expressed support for the social media platform, promising to &#8220;save&#8221; it.
A potential TikTok ban could lead users to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42512436/tiktok-ban-could-lead-to-more-time-spent-on-youtube-reddit-snapchat">spend more time on</a> platforms like YouTube, owned by 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, Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), and Snap Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat.
The platform also competes with Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Facebook and Instagram. In fact, following a court ruling against TikTok, stocks for Meta, Reddit, and Snap <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42369266/meta-reddit-stocks-climb-record-highs-as-tiktoks-battle-against-us-ban-continues-after-court-ruling">reached record highs</a>.
In September, acquisition speculation ignited after Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) decided to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40866761/is-amazon-eyeing-tiktok-for-a-possible-acquisition">deepen its ties with TikTok</a>. In May 2024, venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38948567/kevin-oleary-wants-to-buy-tiktok-talks-potential-for-crypto-payments-on-the-platform">expressed interest in acquiring</a> TikTok.
In July, Needham analyst Laura Martin assessed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/07/39991984/tiktok-vs-reels-vs-shorts-analyst-sizes-up-short-form-video-platforms-on-valuation-and-monetization">TikTok as being more valuable</a> than Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, citing metrics such as revenue, active user base, and engagement levels.
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Mitch McConnell Urges Supreme Court To Reject TikTok's Delay Request, Says Platform Hoping For Less Hostile DOJ In Trump Administration

The stock market experienced a turbulent day following remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq indices both saw significant declines, with the former dropping by 2.95% and the latter tumbling 3.6%. Powell&#8217;s announcement of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42563299/feds-powell-shocks-markets-its-a-new-phase-were-significantly-closer-to-neutral">cautious approach</a> to future interest rate cuts contributed to the market&#8217;s volatility.
Despite the overall market downturn, several stocks stood out, drawing the interest of retail traders and investors. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Micron Technology Inc.
Micron&#8217;s stock fell 4.33%, closing at $103.90. The stock hit an intraday high of $112.04 and a low of $102.73, with a 52-week range between $157.54 and $78.63. The company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42564387/micron-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-soft-guidance-sinks-shares-as-consumer-markets-turn-weaker-in-near-term">first-quarter earnings</a>, revealing a revenue miss of $8.71 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate. However, adjusted earnings per share beat expectations at $1.79. Despite this, soft guidance for the near term due to weaker consumer markets led to the stock&#8217;s decline.
Quantum Corporation
Quantum&#8217;s shares surged 153.04%, closing at $60.02, after reaching a high of $64.20 and a low of $22.15. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $64.20 to $2.22. The company announced the development of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42556629/whats-going-on-with-quantum-corporation-stock-wednesday">parallel file system client</a> for its Myriad all-flash file system. This new client supports NVIDIA&#8217;s GPUDirect Storage, enhancing cross-platform compatibility.
Meta Platforms Inc.
Meta&#8217;s stock dropped 3.59%, closing at $597.19. It recorded an intraday high of $627.36 and a low of $596.32, with a 52-week high of $638.40 and a low of $340.02. The company is projected to see significant growth in advertising revenue, with Instagram <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42560942/instagrams-ad-revenue-could-hit-32-billion-by-2025-driving-metas-growth-report">potentially generating</a> $32 billion by 2025. This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of its short-form video product, Reels, according to a previous report.
Amazon.com Inc.
Amazon&#8217;s shares declined by 4.60%, closing at $220.52. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $231.40, with a low of $220.11, and a 52-week range of $233 to $144.05. The company is set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42562732/mrbeasts-new-game-show-to-premiere-on-amazon-prime-video-thursday-why-billionaire-david-tepper-may-be-watching">premiere a new game show</a> by YouTube star MrBeast on its Prime Video platform. This move is anticipated to attract significant attention, as highlighted in a recent report.
Tesla, Inc.
Tesla&#8217;s stock plummeted 8.28%, closing at $440.13. The stock reached an intraday high of $488.54 and a low of $427.01, with a 52-week high of $488.54 and a low of $138.80. Despite the decline, Tesla remains a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42562149/teslas-bright-2025-outlook-rivian-faces-roadblocks-analyst-view">top pick for analysts</a> due to its long-term potential. Baird analyst Ben Kallo emphasized Tesla&#8217;s momentum, even amidst geopolitical and policy challenges, as detailed in a recent analysis.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a hawkish stance during his Wednesday press conference after the December Fed meeting, sparking a market bloodbath as the New York session <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42563299/feds-powell-shocks-markets-its-a-new-phase-were-significantly-closer-to-neutral">headed to the close.</a>
Although the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as widely anticipated, the updated economic projections suggest just two potential rate cuts in 2025 — down from four projected in September and fewer than the three anticipated by markets before the meeting.
Powell described the shift as &#8220;a new phase&#8221; for monetary policy, emphasizing that after 100 basis points of rate cuts in 2024, rates are now significantly closer to a neutral stance. 
Stocks tumbled across the board, the U.S. dollar soared to two-year highs and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) cratered over 5%, as investors digested the reality of a shift in the monetary policy stance by the Federal Reserve.
The CBOE Volatility Index, known as the VIX and Wall Street&#8217;s fear gauge, skyrocketed 58% to 25, reflecting a spike in investor uncertainty and heightened anxiety over the future of interest rates.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Wipeout: Major Indices Slammed</h3>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, as tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), dropped 1,123 points, falling 2.6% to close at 42,326, marking its worst one-day drop since September 2022. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) recorded the worst performance among blue-chip stocks, down 4.6%.
The S&amp;P 500 index — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — fell 178 points, down 2.9% to 5,872, also marking its worst day since September 2022. Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>) was the major laggard within the S&amp;P 500, down 10%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), experienced an even sharper drop of 3.6%, closing at 21,209 as interest rate-sensitive technology stocks took a beating. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) tumbled 8.1%, marking the worst performance within the Nasdaq 100.
Every Magnificent Seven company ended the day in the red, collectively erasing more than $600 billion in market value on Wednesday.
Small caps in the Russell 2000 posted the steepest losses, plummeting 4.7% to 2,225. With Wednesday&#8217;s move, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NASDAQ">IWM</a>) has fully erased the post-election rally.
All major U.S. equity sectors finished in the red. 
Consumer Discretionary stocks suffered the most, plunging 4.5%, followed by Real Estate, which dropped 4% as rising rates weigh heavily on growth-oriented and interest-rate-sensitive industries.
Technology, the largest sector by market capitalization, fell 3.2%, with chipmakers and software companies bearing the brunt of the selloff. 
Communications and Materials both declined 2.9%, while Financials dropped 3%, reflecting pressure across cyclical areas of the market.
Even traditionally defensive sectors failed to escape the selloff. Utilities and Consumer Staples fell 2.4% and 1.5%, respectively.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Surges To 2-Year Highs, Hammers Gold And Bitcoin</h3>
The U.S. dollar emerged as the day's clear winner, with the dollar index (DXY), followed by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), climbing 1.2% to reach its highest level since November 2022.
As the greenback rallied, gold failed to provide a safe haven, falling 2.1% to $2,580 per ounce, while silver dropped 3.5%.
Risk-off sentiment extended into alternative assets. Bitcoin plunged 5.5%, trading just above $101,500.
During the press conference, Powell was asked whether the U.S. government should consider building a strategic reserve of Bitcoin. Powell quickly dismissed the idea, making it clear that such a move is not on the Fed&#8217;s radar.
"We're not allowed to own Bitcoin," Powell said, emphasizing the legal and structural limitations of the Federal Reserve. "The Federal Reserve Act dictates what we can own, and we're not seeking any changes to that law."
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A new analyst report that looks at downloads and user data could show the winners and losers and what's ahead for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming"> the streaming sector.</a>
The Media and Internet Report: JPMorgan analysts led by David Karnovsky released a report on streaming downloads and user data using data from Sensor Tower, the iOS App Store and Google Play.
"Results in November were generally positive, with global downloads and DAUs mostly up on a sequential basis," the analyst report said.
Here's a look at some of the companies highlighted in the report.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>): Disney+ downloads were down 6% month-over-month in November, which marked an improvement after two straight months of double-digit declines. The premiere of "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" on the platform was the key release and may have led to some of the improved figures. The analyst said December includes the premieres of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," "Dream Productions" and "Doctor Who: Joy to the World." The ESPN tile being added to Disney+ could also help boost usage on the streaming platform, the analyst said, with some sports content available to Disney+ users without having a subscription.
"We think this is a positive step for the service and should boost overall engagement while potentially creating a new audience," the report noted.
Hulu, which is majority owned by Disney, saw downloads drop 5% month-over-month in November and daily active users fall 1% month-over-month, which came after two straight months of increases.
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>): The media company is highlighted as a winner in the report with Paramount+ global downloads up 32% month-over-month in November, marking the platform's largest sequential gain since February 2024. The premiere of "Landman" and "The Agency" may have contributed to the gains. "Landman" was the biggest series launch on Paramount+ in two years according to the report.
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): Global downloads were up 14% year-over-year in November, an improvement from a -2% year-over-year decline in November. The increase may have been attributed by new content that included the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson live boxing event. The figures could get even better for the month of December.
"We believe content builds into year-end and 2025," the report said.
The report also cites several new movies and series along with the highly anticipated return of "Squid Game" and two NFL games on Christmas Day.
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Streaming platform Prime Video saw downloads down 7% year-over-year and daily active users down 8% year-over-year. The analysts expect a strong December for the platform with the premiere of "Beast Games" on Dec. 19 and several other series.
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): Streaming platform Peacock saw November downloads up 31% month-over-month, which may have been thanks to 2024 election day coverage and the debut of "Twisters" during the month. A Black Friday special of $19.99 per year for Peacock may have also attributed to the better numbers, the analyst said.
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>): Max downloads were up 20% month-over-month in November, with the launch of the streaming platform in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong the likely reason. Downloads were down 5% month-over-month for the United States and Canada and up 29% in the other territories. Daily active users and monthly active users were also up month-over-month, including in the United States and Canada region.
Why It's Important: Based on the findings of the report, Paramount+ and Max are singled out as having strong Novembers. Prime Video and Netflix could be set for strong Decembers thanks to the release of "Beast Games" for Amazon and "Squid Game" and NFL games for Netflix.
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The show is likely to garner a lot of attention and could benefit Amazon shares, as well as billionaire David Tepper who counts Amazon as his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/11/42000692/david-teppers-appaloosa-trims-alibaba-stake-by-476-in-q3-2024-doubles-down-on-pdd-holdings-and-jd.com">largest U.S. holding</a>.
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The show is based on Donaldson&#8217;s popular YouTube channel, which has 337 million subscribers at the time of writing. According to Amazon, the show will be a reality competition series with 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash prize over 10 episodes.
The show will launch its first two episodes a week before the highly-anticipated release of &#8220;Squid Games 2&#8221; on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), underscoring the competitive pressure of the streaming space. The remaining episodes will be added in weekly installments.
Donaldson, who will serve as host and executive producer, previously said he chose Amazon over other streaming platforms because the company gave the streamer &#8220;the most creative control.&#8221;
&#8220;If you're a streamer/youtuber I want to see your reaction to my new show tomorrow!! I convinced Prime Video to let you guys react to episode 1 on stream and make reaction videos on it,&#8221; Donaldson said in a <a href="https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1869443030039814198">post</a> on X on Wednesday.
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&mdash; MrBeast (@MrBeast) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1869443030039814198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Amazon shares are up more than 50% year-to-date and have climbed nearly 15% over just the past month as the stock rallied to new highs. Given the popularity of MrBeast, &#8220;Beast Games&#8221; has the potential to make waves in the streaming world, which could further benefit Amazon shares.
Amazon is Tepper&#8217;s largest U.S. holding and represents the third largest position in Appaloosa&#8217;s portfolio behind Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>).
In the third quarter, Tepper trimmed his Amazon position by 8%, but it still remains his largest U.S.-based holding by a wide margin, representing 8.86% of the firm&#8217;s portfolio, versus a 6.2% weighting in his next-largest holding Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and a 5.31% weighting in his third-largest U.S. position Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). It&#8217;s worth noting that Tepper trimmed Microsoft by about 18% and Meta by about 33% in the third quarter.
Appaloosa is already outpacing gains in the S&amp;P 500 this year with the firm up approximately 30% versus roughly a 27% gain in the S&amp;P 500. Appaloosa appears to be anticipating further price appreciation in Amazon shares. 
Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/amzn">Amazon shares</a> were down 1.17% at $228.41 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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