Amazon(US:AMZN) Benzinga·2025-09-28 11:31Economic Growth - The U.S. economy grew at a 3.8% annual rate in the second quarter, marking the fastest pace since Q3 2023 and above the long-term trend [1] - This growth represents a sharp rebound from the first quarter's 0.5% contraction, attributed to tariff fears that curbed business activity [1] Labor Market - Jobless claims came in far below expectations, indicating that layoffs remain limited and the labor market is resilient despite Federal Reserve concerns [3] Corporate Earnings - Accenture plc reported fourth-quarter revenue of $17.6 billion, exceeding expectations, with bookings rising 3% to $21.3 billion [4] - Micron Technology, Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenue of $11.32 billion, beating analyst estimates of $11.22 billion [4] - BlackBerry Limited reported second-quarter earnings of $0.04 per share, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.01 [5] - Costco Wholesale Corporation reported fourth-quarter revenue of $86.16 billion, beating analyst estimates of $86.12 billion [5] Technology Developments - Microsoft Corporation suspended specific services used by an Israeli military unit following a media investigation into mass surveillance [6] - Meta Platforms is broadening access to its Llama AI models for key U.S. allies to enhance national security and operational efficiency [6] - Boeing Co. announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to integrate AI solutions across its defense and space unit [8] - Alibaba Group is deepening its AI ambitions by integrating Nvidia's suite of "physical AI" development tools into its cloud platform [8] Financial Agreements - PayPal Holdings, Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. announced a two-year agreement for Blue Owl to purchase approximately $7 billion of buy now, pay later receivables originated by PayPal in the U.S. [9] AI Infrastructure - Cipher Mining Inc. secured a 10-year colocation agreement valued at roughly $3 billion, positioning itself as a major player in high-performance computing data centers [11] - Comcast Corporation announced an expansion of artificial intelligence in its broadband infrastructure to create a smarter network [12] Autonomous Vehicles - Lucid Group delivered the first Uber-exclusive robotaxi engineering vehicle to Nuro for integration [14] - Pony AI Inc. received a permit to begin autonomous driving trials in Dubai, moving closer to a commercial launch [15] - Alphabet's Waymo introduced a fleet of Robotaxis targeting universities and businesses as the self-driving race heats up [16]