Amazon stock slips after $309 million returns settlement; AMZN target raised ahead of earnings
NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026, 17:43 EST — After-hours Amazon.com shares slipped 0.3% on Monday and barely moved in after-hours trading. Investors weighed a new legal settlement alongside an upbeat analyst note ahead of the company’s upcoming quarterly report. (Yahoo Finance) The timing is crucial. U.S. markets face a busy week with a Federal Reserve rate decision on deck, plus earnings reports from major tech giants that typically influence risk sentiment. (Investopedia) Amazon’s next few sessions hinge on one key factor: margins. Investors want to see if the retail side can control costs while the company pours money into data