Amazon.com Inc.’s (AMZN) AWS Struck a Deal with Rio Tinto Group, Bloomberg Reported

Group 1 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) has entered a two-year agreement with Rio Tinto Group to utilize copper from an Arizona mine for its data centers, marking AWS as the first customer for copper produced using Rio's Nuton bioleaching technology [1][2] - The partnership will also involve AWS providing cloud-based data and analytics to enhance the performance of Nuton technology [2] - The significance of copper is emphasized, particularly in relation to renewable energy and AI, with analysts warning of a potential supply squeeze due to producers struggling to meet increasing demand [3] Group 2 - Raymond James has lowered its price target for Amazon.com, Inc. stock from $275 to $260 while maintaining an "Outperform" rating, citing a positive outlook for Q4 2025 driven by strong holiday trends and favorable advertising checks [4] - Despite recognizing Amazon's investment potential, there are suggestions that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk [5]