Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Cos.'s rebound could take hold sooner than expected, Goldman Sachs analysts said on Monday, as trends firm up in the U.S. and China and the company puts more focus on newer and higher-end products and sales through TikTok and Amazon.
Amazon announces holiday hiring of 250,000 workers through December as seasonal retail hiring is expected to hit its lowest point since 2009 according to industry reports.
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) heads into its third-quarter earnings later this month with momentum on multiple fronts. Citi expects the focus to remain on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the pace of its ongoing capacity buildout, even as the retail business continues to gain market share across categories from electronics to groceries.
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Amazon said it plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season across its fulfillment and transportation networks in the U.S., the same number as the last two years, as the e-commerce behemoth prepares for a surge in orders.
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Amazon (AMZN -4.97%) has been a bit of a disappointment for investors lately. Its stock has gained just 34% over the past five years, significantly trailing the S&P 500's 90% returns.
Tech giant Amazon.com Inc NASDAQ: AMZN is once again getting investors excited about an imminent breakout. Shares closed Wednesday near $225, up more than 4% from Tuesday's lows, as investors digested the aftermath of this week's two-day Prime Day event.
Amazon remains the leading cloud service provider, with AWS as a profit engine and strong global e-commerce operations supporting future growth. AMZN is benefiting from multiple catalysts: margin expansion, robust advertising revenue growth, third-party seller growth, acquisitions, AI-driven efficiencies, and a falling U.S. dollar. Despite heavy AI infrastructure spending reducing free cash flow, the company's strong balance sheet and global scale position it well for long-term competitiveness.
Amazon (AMZN) closed at $225.22 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.55% move from the prior day.
In a move that could reshape how Americans collect their medication, Amazon is launching prescription kiosks at select One Medical clinics in Los Angeles. Starting December 2025, patients visiting these clinics will be able to collect prescribed medicines such as antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure drugs within minutes — no pharmacy trip required.
AMZN's UPI Circle push into India's booming digital payments market shows promise, but fierce competition and modest revenue contribution suggest investors hold or wait.