Time now for Options Corner. Joining us to take a deeper look at the chart is Rick Ducat, lead market technician. All right, investors ready to key in on this one, especially given the trends we've already seen this earning season.So, what trends do you notice on the chart for Amazon, Rick. >> Yes, Amazon uh underperforming not only its own consumer discretionary sector, but the S&P to a a rather large degree. S&P up 13.5%.Amazon down about 1.3% here. When we do break it down and look at the Mag 7, it has t ...

每经AI快讯，2月5日，亚马逊盘初跌4.3%。 ...

Group 1 - The number of planned layoffs by U.S. employers in January surged to the highest level for this time of year since the global financial crisis, with 108,435 layoffs announced, marking a 118% increase year-over-year and a 205% increase compared to December 2025 [1] - New hiring plans in January were only 5,306, the lowest figure recorded for January since 2009, indicating a significant decline in recruitment intentions [1] - The data suggests that the labor market may be deteriorating, contradicting previous assumptions of a "no hiring, no layoffs" stagnation [1] Group 2 - Despite the increase in layoffs, this trend has not yet fully reflected in official government data, with initial jobless claims reaching 231,000, the highest since early December, potentially influenced by severe winter storms [2] - Major companies like Amazon, UPS, and Dow Inc. have announced significant layoffs, with the transportation sector experiencing the most layoffs, primarily due to UPS's plan to cut over 30,000 jobs [2] - The recruitment numbers in January fell by 13% compared to January 2025 and plummeted by 49% compared to December 2025, indicating a weak hiring environment [3]

智通财经APP获悉，根据再就业公司Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.的数据，美国企业宣布的一月份裁员数量创下自2009年大萧条深度衰退期以来的最高纪 录。 上个月，各企业宣布裁员 108,435 人，较去年同期增加了 118%。周四发布的报告还显示，招聘意向同比下降了 13%，减至 5,306 人——这是该机构自 2009 年有记录以来最疲软的 1 月招聘数据。 自2009年以来裁员公告数量最多的一月份 该公司的首席营收官安迪·钱伦杰表示："通常情况下，我们会在第一季度看到大量的裁员，但 1 月份的这个总数确实很高。这意味着这些计划大多是在 2025 年底制定的，预示着雇主对 2026 年的前景并不乐观。" 报告显示，合同流失、经济状况和重组是上个月宣布裁员的三大主要原因。 1 月份宣布的裁员中，近一半与三家公司有关——亚马逊(AMZN.US)、联合包裹(UPS.US)和陶氏公司(Dow Inc.)。亚马逊宣布计划在重组行动中裁减 1.6 万 个企业岗位，而 UPS 表示将裁员多达 3 万人。 化学制品制造商陶氏公司打算削减约 4,500 个职位，而 Peloton Inter ...

Core Insights - Major cloud providers are significantly increasing their investments in AI infrastructure, with combined capital expenditures projected to rise from approximately $150 billion in 2022 to over $360 billion by 2025, while their average return on invested capital (ROIC) has improved by over 900 basis points during the same period [1] - The infrastructure investments have not negatively impacted profitability; instead, they have coincided with improved returns, driven by full utilization of new compute infrastructure and strong cloud revenue from enterprise customers [1] - AI infrastructure is enhancing internal operations, with companies like Meta reporting billions in incremental revenue from AI-driven ad targeting and placement [1] AI Spending and Fund Access - The Alger 35 ETF (ATFV) offers investors exposure to the efficiency trends in AI infrastructure, holding positions in key companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet [1] - The fund targets approximately 35 U.S. companies identified through fundamental research as having promising growth potential, focusing on highly disrupted market segments [1] - ATFV achieved a return of 37.46% in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 Index, and was recognized as one of the top-performing stock ETFs of the year by Morningstar [1]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, Feb. 5.Analysts expect the Seattle, Washington-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.97 per share, up from $1.86 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Amazon's quarterly revenue is $211.32 billion, versus $187.79 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in nine of the last 10 quarters ...

Core Insights - The fourth quarter earnings season is ongoing, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, AMD, Qualcomm, and Palantir reporting results [1] - As of January 30, 33% of S&P 500 companies have reported their fourth quarter results, with an estimated 11.9% increase in earnings per share, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [2] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share, which was revised upwards due to strong performance from tech companies [4] Group 1: Earnings Performance - The S&P 500 is projected to achieve its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth, reflecting a robust earnings season [2] - The earnings growth estimate for the fourth quarter has been raised from an initial expectation of 8.3% to 11.9%, indicating a positive trend in corporate profitability [4] Group 2: Market Influences - Big Tech companies are setting the tone for the earnings season, with ongoing capital expenditures and themes such as artificial intelligence and economic policies influencing market dynamics [5] - Upcoming earnings reports from companies like Disney, Chipotle, PepsiCo, Uber, and Snap are anticipated to provide further insights into market trends and consumer behavior [5]

Group 1 - Layoff announcements in January reached 108,435, more than double the 49,795 cuts announced in January of the previous year, marking the highest January total since 2009 [6][2] - Companies' hiring plans were recorded at 5,306 in January, the lowest for the month since Challenger began tracking in 2009 [5] - The high number of layoffs indicates that employers are less optimistic about the economic outlook for 2026, with many plans set at the end of 2025 [3] Group 2 - The total number of job cuts for all of 2025 was logged at 1.2 million, despite a slowdown in December to the lowest monthly total since July 2024 [7] - Major companies like Amazon, UPS, and Pinterest have announced significant job cuts, citing the need to invest in artificial intelligence and adjust business plans amid uncertainty [2][6] - The government's layoff rate remains low by historical standards, but the hiring rate has also been described as meager [8]

美国就业市场出现金融危机以来最严峻的开局。 职场咨询公司Challenger Gray & Christmas周四发布的《挑战者裁员报告》显示，雇主宣布的裁员人数飙升至十七年以来最高1月水平，而招聘计划 则跌至该机构有记录以来的同期最低水平。 报告显示，1月美国企业宣布裁员108435人，较去年同期激增118%，较2025年12月暴增205%。这是自2009年1月以来最高的同期裁员数字，当时 美国经济正处于大萧条以来最严重衰退的尾声。 与此同时，企业仅宣布计划新增5306个职位，同样创下2009年该机构开始追踪此类数据以来的1月最低纪录。运输和科技行业主导了此轮裁员潮， UPS计划削减逾30000个岗位，亚马逊宣布裁减16000个主要为企业层级的职位。 这一数据表明，尽管官方失业救济申请数据仍处于低位，但企业对2026年经济前景的悲观情绪正在转化为实际行动，劳动力市场"不招不裁"的叙 事可能正在发生转变。 运输业裁员规模最大，科技行业紧随其后 1月裁员总数较2025年12月的35500人增长超过两倍，标志着企业在年初就采取了激进的成本削减措施。 Challenger公司首席营收官兼职场专家Andy Chall ...

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