Core Insights - The article discusses Amazon's significant increase in capital expenditures (capex), projecting it to reach $200 billion by 2026, which is substantially higher than previous estimates of around $140 billion and consensus estimates of approximately $146 billion [2][5][4] - The acceleration of Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth to 24% is highlighted as a positive aspect, exceeding market expectations of 21-22% [2][3] - The competitive landscape among major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Meta, is driving aggressive investments in compute resources to meet rising AI demand [7][19] Capital Expenditures - Amazon's capex for 2026 is projected at $200 billion, representing a 50% increase from 2025, which itself was a 60% increase from 2024 [3][4] - Analysts had previously estimated a much lower capex, indicating a significant upward revision in spending expectations [5][2] - The high capex is seen as necessary for Amazon to capture AI demand and maintain its competitive edge [4][19] AWS Growth - AWS growth has accelerated to 24%, which is a critical metric for evaluating the effectiveness of Amazon's increased spending [2][12] - Analysts expect AWS growth estimates to rise further due to the substantial capex commitment [12] - AWS margins have been solid, hovering around the mid-30% range, with potential for further improvement [12][13] Competitive Landscape - Major tech companies are competing for compute resources, which are essential for sustaining market advantages in the AI space [7][19] - Amazon's previous underinvestment in compute resources is acknowledged, emphasizing the need for increased spending to avoid falling behind competitors [9][19] - The demand for compute resources remains high, with companies like Nvidia experiencing sustained demand for their products [9][19] Long-term Outlook - The long-term growth potential for Amazon is supported by its high-margin businesses, including AWS and advertising, which are expected to drive significant operating margin expansion over the next 5 to 10 years [23][24] - Amazon is projected to exceed $1 trillion in annual revenue within the next decade, indicating substantial earnings potential [24] - The perception of Amazon as playing catch-up in the AI space is acknowledged, but the company is making progress in scaling its capabilities [25][28]

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At this time, I’ve decided to downsize my holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ). I am uncomfortable with holding the shares now after the latest earnings announcementI’m a Portfolio manager (flexible equity funds and private clients), fundamental equity research, macro and geopolitical strategy.Over 10 years across global markets, managing multi-asset strategies and equity portfolios at a European asset manager.I combine top-down macro, bottom-up stock selection and real-time positioning (Bloomberg, models, ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________ FORM 10-K ____________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File No. 000-22513 ____________________________________ ...

Market Overview - On February 5, U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones down 1.2%, S&P 500 down 1.23%, and Nasdaq down 1.59% [2][4] - Large technology stocks mostly declined, with the U.S. tech giants index falling 1.76% [4] Amazon's Financial Performance - Amazon reported Q4 sales of $213.39 billion, slightly above market expectations of $211.49 billion, but earnings per share were $1.95, just below the forecast of $1.96 [4] - The company anticipates capital expenditures of approximately $200 billion by 2026, significantly higher than the market estimate of $146.11 billion, representing a 37% increase [4] Chinese Stocks Performance - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 0.9%, while the Chinese tech leaders index fell by 0.45% [4] - Notable movements included NIO rising over 6%, while Tencent Holdings dropped over 1% [4] Precious Metals Market - Precious metals prices fell sharply, with London gold spot prices dropping over 4% to $4,760.25 per ounce, and COMEX gold futures down over 2% to $4,825.50 per ounce [5][6] - London silver spot prices plummeted by 19% to $71.841 per ounce, with COMEX silver futures down over 14% to $72.565 per ounce [5][6] Electric Vehicle Strategy in Canada - Canada announced a new electric vehicle strategy, including the revival of purchase subsidies and collaboration with China to boost domestic production and export of electric vehicles [7] - The strategy aims to leverage existing and new trade agreements to promote large-scale investments in the electric vehicle sector [7]

Core Insights - Amazon's stock has declined over 7% in extended trading after missing quarterly earnings estimates and announcing a significant increase in AI spending, which surprised investors [1][1] - The company plans to invest up to $200 billion in capital expenditures this year, exceeding analysts' expectations of approximately $160 billion [1][1] - CEO Andy Jassy expressed confidence in a "strong long-term return" on these investments, particularly highlighting the growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS) [1][1] Financial Performance - Amazon's total revenue for the fourth quarter reached a record $213.4 billion, driven by a 24% year-over-year growth in AWS revenue, which amounted to $35.6 billion [1][1] - Earnings per share for the quarter were reported at $1.95, slightly below analyst consensus [1][1] - The company anticipates first-quarter revenue between $173.5 billion and $178.5 billion, with analysts expecting $175.38 billion [1][1] Market Context - Amazon's stock performance has been notably weak among the "Magnificent Seven," with a year-to-date decline of about 4% as of Thursday's close [1][1] - Other major tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, have also faced stock declines following announcements of increased spending forecasts in AI [1][1]

2026.02.06 本文字数：2000，阅读时长大约4分钟 作者 |第一财经 胡弋杰 周四，美国股市全线走低，科技权重股再度承压，微软、亚马逊跌超4%，市场对人工智能相关巨额资 本支出的焦虑持续发酵。与此同时，贵金属市场剧烈波动，白银价格出现断崖式下跌。 | 道琼斯工业 | 纳斯达克指数 | 标普500 | | --- | --- | --- | | 48908.72 | 22540.59 | 6798.40 | | -592.58 -1.20% | -363.99 -1.59% | -84.32 -1.23% | 截至收盘，道琼斯工业指数下跌1.20%，报48908.72点；标普500指数下跌1.23%，报6798.40点；纳斯达 克综合指数下跌1.59%，报22540.59点。标普500指数与纳指均连续第三个交易日收跌，其中纳指本周累 计跌幅接近4%。 热门股表现 权重科技股普遍承压。微软重挫4.95%，亚马逊下跌4.4%，谷歌A类股下跌0.54%，谷歌C类股下跌 0.60%；特斯拉下跌2.17%，，苹果小幅下跌0.21%，Meta Platforms小幅上涨0.18%。芯片股分化，英伟 达下跌1.33 ...

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market experienced a broad decline, with major technology stocks under pressure, including Microsoft and Amazon, which fell over 4% due to ongoing concerns about massive capital expenditures related to artificial intelligence [2][4] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1.20% to 48,908.72 points, the S&P 500 fell by 1.23% to 6,798.40 points, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 1.59% to 22,540.59 points, marking a nearly 4% decline for the Nasdaq this week [4] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks faced significant losses, with Microsoft down 4.95%, Amazon down 4.4%, and Nvidia down 1.33%. In contrast, Broadcom saw a slight increase of 0.80% [6][8] - The S&P 500 Software and Services Index has seen a seven-day consecutive decline, with a cumulative drop of 17.4%, the largest since March 2020 [9] Amazon's Financial Results - Amazon reported a significant drop of over 10% in after-hours trading following its earnings report, which showed Q4 2025 revenue at $213.4 billion, exceeding market expectations. However, the company projected Q1 operating profit between $16.5 billion and $21.5 billion, below prior expectations [8] - Amazon anticipates capital expenditures of approximately $200 billion for 2026, significantly higher than previous market forecasts, contributing to concerns about the long-term return on investment in AI [8] Labor Market Data - Recent labor market data indicated that initial jobless claims rose to 231,000, exceeding market expectations, while job openings fell to 6,542,000, the lowest in over five years [10][12] Precious Metals Market - The precious metals market experienced significant volatility, with gold prices falling by 1.8% to $4,872.83 per ounce, and silver prices plummeting by 12.1% to $77.36 per ounce, driven by margin pressure from investors facing stock market losses [14][15] - Analysts suggest that the extreme fluctuations in precious metals prices may take time to stabilize, with silver currently overvalued and likely to face corrections [16] Oil Market Dynamics - International oil prices fell nearly 3%, with Brent crude at $67.55 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $63.29 per barrel, as talks between the U.S. and Iran eased concerns over potential supply disruptions [17]

Market Overview - US employment data shows weakness, leading to a decline in US stocks, with all three major indices dropping over 1% and small-cap stocks leading the decline, as the Russell 2000 fell by 1.8% [2] - The S&P 500 saw declines in 9 out of 11 major sectors, with software stocks ETF dropping by 5%, Oracle down nearly 7%, and Microsoft down nearly 5% [2] - Cryptocurrency and silver experienced significant drops, with Bitcoin falling by 12% to below $63,000, marking a nearly 50% decline since last October [4] Bond Market - Risk aversion has driven US Treasury yields significantly lower, with the 10-year yield dropping by 9 basis points to 4.19% and the 2-year yield also down by 9 basis points to 3.46%, reaching a near one-month low [3] Commodity Market - Gold prices fell by 4% to $4,763.2 per ounce, while silver plummeted by 19% to around $70.84 per ounce [12] - WTI crude oil prices dropped approximately 2.84% to $63.29 per barrel [12] Company News - Foxconn (Hon Hai) reported January sales of NT$730 billion, a 35.5% year-on-year increase, reflecting strong demand for AI infrastructure [17] - Meituan has acquired Dingdong Maicai, indicating consolidation in the Chinese e-commerce market [18] Employment Data - The US JOLTS job openings for December hit a five-year low, significantly below expectations, indicating a cooling labor market [19] - Challenger companies announced layoffs of 108,435 in January, the highest for the month since 2009, with a 205% month-on-month increase [19] Central Bank Actions - The Bank of England maintained its interest rate at 3.75%, with a close 5-4 vote indicating a strong signal for potential rate cuts [21] - The European Central Bank held rates steady for the fifth consecutive time, citing challenges in predicting inflation [20] Technology Sector - Amazon's Q4 revenue grew by 14%, with AWS revenue exceeding expectations, but the company’s stock fell over 10% post-earnings due to high capital expenditure guidance of $200 billion for the year [22] - Nvidia announced delays in releasing new gaming chips due to a shortage of storage chips, prioritizing AI business needs [22] AI Developments - Anthropic launched a financial research AI model, causing significant drops in stock prices for traditional financial information services like FactSet and Reuters [23] - OpenAI introduced its enterprise-level AI agent platform, Frontier, aimed at automating business processes, amidst growing competition in the AI space [24]

It's the first week of February, and most Americans have recovered from the holiday hangover and stopped mistakenly writing the year 2025 in dates. While we are ready to turn the page on a rollercoaster 2025 and move on to 2026, some of the negative economic trends from last year appear to be spilling over into the new year. U.S.-based employers announced 71,321 job cuts in November, according to outplacement consultancy firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas. The number for November 2025 was 24% higher th ...