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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is a leading multinational technology company based in the United States, renowned for its expansive e-commerce platform, robust cloud computing services, advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, digital streaming services, and online advertising. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon has grown into the world’s largest online retailer and marketplace for third-party sellers, with retail-related revenue contributing approximately 75% of its total income. International sales, particularly from Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan, make up 25% to 30% of non-AWS sales.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a pivotal segment contributing around 15% to its revenue, provides cloud computing, storage, and database solutions, and is integral to numerous enterprise operations worldwide. AWS has recently announced several innovative capabilities, including the addition of new models and features to Amazon Bedrock, enhancing generative AI applications. Amazon also extends its focus on artificial intelligence with the launch of Amazon Q Developer and Business, aimed at improving coding accuracy and leveraging enterprise data, respectively.
In e-commerce, Amazon continuously innovates to improve customer experience, such as its recently introduced grocery delivery subscription for Prime members, which offers unlimited grocery deliveries from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and other local stores. The company also recently announced a significant partnership extension with Whole Foods Market, ensuring a continued supply chain relationship through 2032. Additionally, Amazon has expanded its entertainment footprint, offering a broad range of original content through Amazon Studios and streaming exclusive sports events on Prime Video.
The company’s commitment to operational excellence is reflected in its latest financial results for Q1 2024, with net sales increasing by 13% year-over-year to $143.3 billion and operating income reaching $15.3 billion, significantly up from $4.8 billion in the previous year. Amazon’s strategic investments in infrastructure, such as new AWS regions and data centers, further underscore its dedication to growth and innovation. Guided by principles like customer obsession and long-term thinking, Amazon continuously seeks to enhance its diverse portfolio of products and services to meet evolving customer needs globally.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its new Mexico (Central) Region, planning to invest over $5 billion in Mexico over 15 years. The infrastructure expansion is expected to add approximately $10 billion to Mexico's GDP and support an average of more than 7,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually.
The new region consists of three Availability Zones, bringing AWS's global infrastructure to 114 Availability Zones across 36 geographic regions. AWS has also launched a $300,000 AWS InCommunities Fund in Queretaro to support local community projects.
The expansion will enable customers to store data securely in Mexico with lower latency. Major Mexican customers already using AWS include BBVA, FEMSA, Hospital Angeles, and various government institutions. AWS has trained over 500,000 individuals in Mexico since 2017 and aims to upskill an additional 200,000 in cloud and generative AI by 2026.
Amazon (AMZN) announced the expansion of its Buy with Prime service to Fossil.com, launching in February. This integration will allow Prime members to shop directly on Fossil.com while enjoying Prime benefits including fast, free delivery, easy returns, and 24/7 support. Fossil will offer its core styles through Buy with Prime, including watches, handbags, and jewelry.
Buy with Prime, launched in 2022, has demonstrated significant business impact for direct-to-consumer merchants, showing an average 16% increase in revenue per shopper. The service has helped reduce customer acquisition costs, with 50% of Prime members more likely to make repeat purchases from sites offering Prime benefits, and 95% of shoppers indicating they're likely to use the service again.
Amazon Ads announced at CES 2025 a new SQL generator for Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), powered by generative AI. This tool allows advertisers to create SQL queries using natural language, significantly reducing query development time from hours to minutes. The system enables advertisers to build custom audiences and activate them across Amazon's advertising platforms.
The SQL generator helps create targeted audiences by processing natural language requests, such as identifying customers who viewed product pages and streaming TV ads but haven't made purchases in the last 30 days. The tool provides step-by-step instructions and explanations for the generated queries.
This capability will be available to all AMC customers in early 2025, joining Amazon Ads' suite of AI tools, including creative generators for images, video, and audio, along with AI-driven campaign optimization features.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, marking a significant expansion of its cloud infrastructure. AWS plans to invest more than $5 billion in Thailand, which is expected to add approximately $10 billion to Thailand's GDP and support over 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually.
The new region consists of three Availability Zones, bringing AWS's global infrastructure to 111 Availability Zones across 35 geographic regions. This expansion enables Thai businesses, from startups to enterprises and government organizations, to run applications and store data locally while serving end users with lower latency.
Major Thai organizations already using AWS include Bank of Ayudhya, Charoen Pokphand Group, KASIKORN Business-Technology Group, and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The investment includes initiatives in cloud skills training, with AWS having trained over 50,000 individuals in Thailand since 2017.
Honda Motor Company is partnering with AWS to transform its vehicles from hardware-based to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Honda will utilize its Digital Proving Ground (DPG) platform, built on AWS, to accelerate the development of new electric vehicle capabilities and mobility solutions.
The collaboration leverages AWS's compute, generative AI, and IoT capabilities, enabling Honda to enhance driving experiences through over-the-air updates, personalization, and improved safety features. The DPG platform allows for cloud-based vehicle testing, reducing dependency on physical hardware and cutting development costs.
Honda is developing an AWS-powered solution for EV drivers to locate optimal charging stations based on factors like location, battery level, and charging speed. This feature will debut in Honda's 0 Series EVs. Additionally, Honda launched a joint Expert Builder Initiative with AWS in 2024 to train engineers in cloud technologies and vehicle software development.
EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced that the Amazon Solar Farm Ohio - Fox Squirrel Solar project achieved full operational status in December 2024. The ground-mounted solar facility, with a total capacity of 577 MWac/749 MWdc, is one of the largest utility-scale solar developments east of the Mississippi River.
The project, located in Madison County, features 1.4 million panels and 159 inverters, making it EDF Renewables' largest onshore renewable energy project in North America. During peak construction, approximately 650 workers installed about 10,000 panels daily, totaling nearly 1.5 million work hours. The project was completed in three phases between December 2023 and December 2024.
The full generation capacity will be delivered to Amazon through power purchase agreements, supporting Amazon's Climate Pledge commitment and Ohio's economic growth goals.
IMDb has revealed its most anticipated movies and series for 2025, based on actual page views from over 250 million monthly visitors. Superman tops the list of most anticipated movies, followed by '28 Years Later' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. In television, Daredevil: Born Again leads new series anticipation, while The Bear heads the returning series list.
The rankings are derived from IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rankings, which are updated weekly throughout the year. The platform also launched its first-ever 'Stars to Watch Spotlight' roundtable interview, featuring emerging actors discussing their careers and upcoming projects.
Notable upcoming series include 'Alien: Earth', 'It: Welcome to Derry', and returning favorites like 'Stranger Things', 'The Last of Us', and 'Only Murders in the Building'. The data reflects genuine user interest rather than statistical sampling, providing a comprehensive view of audience anticipation for 2025's entertainment lineup.
Amazon (AMZN) has announced the expansion of its Buy with Prime service to include Belkin.com, a major consumer electronics accessories manufacturer. Through this integration, U.S. Prime members can now shop directly on Belkin.com while enjoying Prime benefits including fast, free delivery, easy returns, and 24/7 support.
The service, which launched in 2022, has shown significant success with merchants reporting an average 16% increase in revenue per shopper. Additionally, 50% of Prime members are more likely to make repeat purchases from DTC sites offering Prime benefits, and 95% of Buy with Prime users indicate they're likely to use the service again.
Belkin is offering hundreds of Prime-eligible items, including screen protectors, docks, and headphones, with Amazon handling order delivery and post-purchase management.
Healthcare executives are increasingly adopting generative AI, with 90% reporting positive ROI from their investments. The Global AI in Healthcare Market is projected to reach $164.16 billion by 2030, growing at a 49.1% CAGR. In a significant development, Avant Technologies has partnered with Roche and Salud 360 to launch a pilot program in Costa Rica targeting diabetic retinopathy using AI technology. The program utilizes non-mydriatic fundus cameras and AI to analyze retinal images for early detection of the condition. Initially implemented in Costa Rica, where diabetes affects 10.4% of adults, the program aims to expand to the US, Canada, and Europe if successful.
Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at empowering Amazon sellers with financial management solutions. QuickBooks will become Amazon's preferred partner for financial tools integrated directly into Amazon Seller Central.
The partnership will provide sellers with comprehensive financial management capabilities, including real-time financial updates, profitability insights, cash flow management, and tax estimates. Eligible Amazon sellers using QuickBooks will have access to personalized loans through QuickBooks Capital. According to Intuit, businesses using QuickBooks platform have a nearly 20-point higher success rate than those who don't.
The implementation will begin rolling out in mid-2025, initially focusing on U.S. sellers before expanding internationally.
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