You can buy pretty much anything on Amazon — including a certified pre-owned Ford. The automaker announced on Monday that customers can now browse, buy, and fill out most of the paperwork for a pre-owned vehicle on Amazon Autos. Customers can peruse the inventory at dealers within a 75-mile radius and schedule a time for pick-up.Around 160-180 local dealers have said they're interested, and around 20 have already launched or will soon launch the program, Ford said. For now, the service is available in Los ...

[Music] All right, good Monday morning from Yow Fights' New York City headquarter studios. I'm Yao Fights executive editor Brian S. I can't believe it's Monday again.The weekend always goes by way too fast. Uh, nonetheless, you can just feel the nervousness in markets right now. And let me tell you, you don't have to search too far to get the feeling that the bears are about to rip off your head.Bitcoin is off by more than 25% from its record highs. Nvidia is down by 10% from its October highs as the compan ...

Core Viewpoint - Amazon.com Inc. has been a significant success in the stock market, with a stock price increase of over 316,600% since its IPO in 1997, and it is now a key player in e-commerce and cloud services. The focus is on predicting its stock performance by 2030 through bullish, bearish, and baseline scenarios [3][4]. Group 1: Historical Performance - From 2014 to 2024, Amazon's shares surged by over 1,025%, increasing from $19.94 to $223.75, with a notable gain of 150.70% from March 2020 to December 2024 [6]. - Revenue grew from $89 billion to $638 billion, a 616% increase, while net income rose from $0.241 billion to $59.2 billion, translating to a 24,664.3% gain [7]. Group 2: Key Drivers of Future Performance - **E-commerce Success**: Amazon accounted for 40% of all U.S. e-commerce sales in 2023, despite e-commerce representing only 15% of total retail sales, indicating strong market dominance [9]. - **Amazon Web Services (AWS)**: AWS is the largest cloud provider and most profitable segment, generating $107.6 billion in sales in 2024, but faces competition from Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud [10]. - **Advertising Revenue**: In 2024, Amazon's advertising revenue reached $56.2 billion, nearly doubling from the previous three years, and is expected to continue growing [11]. Group 3: Stock Price Predictions for 2030 - **Bull Case**: The stock price could reach $431 if AWS maintains an 18% CAGR, leading to $150 billion in operating profits [12][14]. - **Bear Case**: The stock price could drop to $77 if the P/E ratio reflects a low-growth state, despite net income growth [15]. - **Baseline Case**: Analysts predict revenue growth from $710 billion in 2025 to $1.153 trillion by 2030, with net income projected to rise from $48.9 billion to $110.7 billion [16][17].

NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine if your bank could move money for you with only the slightest of digital nods for your approval. Or that could tell you that you’re overspending but more importantly know how to address that overspending and put you on better financial footing. That’s what you’ll get with Moneybot, a new financial services chatbot shown off this week by Cash App that will be slowly introduced into its banking app this winter. Unlike existing bank chatbots, which can handle routine tasks like changi ...

Group 1: Job Cuts Overview - More than 153,000 jobs have been cut from major companies like Ford and UPS, marking a 175% increase from the previous year, making it the worst October for job cuts since 2003 [1] - Amazon has laid off around 14,000 employees earlier this year and is considering an additional 30,000 cuts, focusing on long-term roles rather than seasonal jobs, indicating a shift towards operational efficiency [3][4] - Microsoft has also announced layoffs across multiple divisions, but the stock has shown resilience, indicating market confidence in its strategy [5][6] Group 2: Company-Specific Insights - Intel is undergoing a significant restructuring, with plans to cut up to 24,000 roles, yet the stock has shown strong performance, reflecting market optimism about its operational streamlining and focus on AI and automation [8][9][10] - Microsoft has a strong seasonal pattern, with a 90% rally rate over the past decade leading into mid-December, suggesting potential for continued stock performance despite layoffs [6] - Amazon is positioning itself for the holiday season with a leaner operational structure, which could enhance its margin profile and support stock price growth [4][13]

在连续数次跳票之后，AI版Siri终于要来了。这个乔布斯时代的远古语音助手终于要有点智能了，而这 背后折射出的，是苹果在AI时代的尴尬与落伍。 10亿美元买模型 最了解苹果的彭博记者古尔曼（Mark Gurman）昨天爆出重磅消息。苹果已与谷歌达成协议，在新版 Siri上使用定制的谷歌Gemini AI大模型。苹果将为此每年向谷歌支付约10亿美元。新的AI版Siri将在明 年春季通过iOS 26.4更新推出。 这一消息验证了库克上周的表述。上周的苹果财报发布后，苹果CEO库克在电话会议中确认，新Siri将 在明年春天发布。苹果和谷歌发言人都拒绝对此置评，这也是以往的合作惯例。 值得一提的是，苹果将在其私有云服务器上运行定制的Gemini模型，同时继续使用内部模型来为某些 Siri功能提供动力。具体而言，当用户查询可用较低功耗的设备端模型解答时，苹果仍将通过自研模型 提供；当Siri需执行复杂任务或总结信息时，将自动切换至谷歌Gemini。 与谷歌定制Gemini大模型只是苹果的过渡计划，苹果依旧希望将AI大模型核心技术掌握在自己手中， 还在自行研发1万亿参数模型。但目前还没有明确的时间线，完全取决于苹果自己的 ...

In this articleAMZNAmazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during the GeekWire Summit in Seattle on Oct. 5, 2021.David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon CEO Andy Jassy sat on a stage in a Seattle conference center in September, looking out at an audience of thousands of sellers who'd traveled from around the world to the company's hometown.He used the moment to lay out a vision for how he wants Amazon to operate like the "world's largest startup," getting rid of bureaucracy in order to move faster and stay compet ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the collaboration between TradeSmith and InvestorPlace to create a stock selection system that combines popularity among retail traders with strong fundamentals, leading to significant stock gains [2][4] Group 1: Stock Strategy and Performance - The combined system has already identified stocks that have risen double-digits, with one stock increasing over 25% [2] - The system aims to uncover companies that are often overlooked by Wall Street, suggesting potential for further gains as mainstream media catches up [3] - The strategy claims to generate total returns 15 times higher than the S&P 500 [4] Group 2: Consumer Trends and E-commerce - Gen Z Americans are projected to spend an average of $1,357 on gifts, travel, and entertainment this holiday season, which is 15% more than baby boomers [5] - Over half of Gen Z have purchased products from TikTok Shop, with 97% researching products on social media before buying [7] Group 3: Company Spotlight - ThredUp - ThredUp, an online resale platform, has pivoted to a consignment model to cater to Gen Z, leading to a projected revenue growth of 16% this year, up from 0.6% the previous year [8][9] - The company has a Social Heat Score of 78.4, indicating that concerns about a Gen Z spending pullback are likely exaggerated [10] - Google search volumes for ThredUp are currently 46% higher than a year ago, supporting its growth potential [11] Group 4: Company Spotlight - Alphabet Inc. - Alphabet has integrated AI products into its smart home devices, contributing to a surge in monthly users for its Gemini app, which increased by 200 million to 650 million [15] - The company achieved its first-ever quarter of $100 billion in sales, with a Social Heat Score of 83.8 indicating further upside potential [16] - Alphabet is recognized for strong returns on equity and solid earnings growth, earning a "B" grade from Louis' Stock Grader [16]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently provided insights on. Cramer called it an “amazing company,” as he commented: “Amazon’s an amazing company. Retail is terrific. Prime’s great. They’re fixing Alexa… But all that matters this week is Amazon Web Services’ growth rate. It was growing at 70.5% last quarter, I know, much slower than Azure, but it’s also much bigger. People are buzzing about that number reaccelerating. I think we need to see at least 20%, 20% growth and we ...

Core Insights - Amazon is undergoing significant workforce changes, including layoffs, to enhance competitiveness in the tech and online retail sectors, with CEO Andy Jassy aiming for a more agile, startup-like operation [1][4][10] Workforce Changes - Amazon has announced layoffs affecting 14,000 corporate employees across multiple departments, marking a substantial reduction in its workforce [4][5] - The layoffs were communicated in a memo on October 29, emphasizing the need to reduce bureaucracy and streamline operations [5][6] - Over 78% of the affected roles were managerial, with more than 80% of impacted employees working in retail-related departments [6][7] Impact of AI - The layoffs are partly attributed to the rapid changes brought about by artificial intelligence, which is expected to automate many tasks and reduce the need for certain roles [9][10] - CEO Jassy indicated that the integration of AI will lead to a leaner workforce, with fewer employees needed for existing jobs [11] - A survey indicated that over one-third of U.S. workers are concerned about AI leading to job losses, reflecting broader anxieties about technological displacement [12][14] Historical Context - Amazon has been making workforce adjustments throughout the year, including earlier layoffs in various departments such as communications, devices, and cloud computing [8] - The company plans to increase capital expenditures to $100 billion, primarily driven by investments in AI [10]