Amazon Stock Skyrockets to Record High: AWS Comeback, AI Ambitions, and What’s Next for AMZN
Amazon stock surged 10% to a record high in late October after Q3 2025 earnings beat estimates, with revenue up 13% to $180.2 billion and AWS sales jumping 20%. The company announced 14,000 corporate layoffs and a $2.5 billion FTC settlement. Amazon raised its holiday sales outlook and continues heavy investment in AI and cloud.