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NASDAQ:AMZN 29 April 2026 - 12 May 2026

Dow Jones Pulls Back as Hot CPI and $100 Oil Test the 50,000 Trade

Dow Jones Pulls Back as Hot CPI and $100 Oil Test the 50,000 Trade

The Dow fell 297.98 points to 49,406.49 at 10:00 a.m. ET after April CPI data showed a 3.8% annual rise and energy prices jumped 17.9%. Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines, accounting for most of the drop. The S&P 500 lost 0.57% and the Nasdaq slid 0.92%. Traders pulled back bets on near-term Fed rate cuts as oil topped $100.
12 May 2026
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Amazon Stock Week Ahead: AMZN Faces Fresh Test After AWS Outage, AI Rally

Amazon Stock Week Ahead: AMZN Faces Fresh Test After AWS Outage, AI Rally

Amazon shares closed Friday at $272.68, up 0.56%, as investors weighed AWS growth against rising AI spending and a North Virginia AWS outage. April inflation, producer prices, and retail sales data are due this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs. Amazon reported Q1 net sales up 17% to $181.5 billion and AWS sales up 28% to $37.6 billion. First-quarter capital expenditures jumped 76% to $44.2 billion.
10 May 2026
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CrowdStrike Stock Just Cleared $500 as Cramer, Mizuho Bets Put AI Security Back in Focus

CrowdStrike Stock Just Cleared $500 as Cramer, Mizuho Bets Put AI Security Back in Focus

CrowdStrike shares surged to $503.51 Thursday morning, up $35.44, after launching a new mobile partner app and naming key partner award winners at its Americas Partner Symposium. The stock rebounded from a Wednesday drop, following an upgrade from Mizuho and renewed investor focus on its AI-security strategy. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 23% to $1.31 billion, with annual recurring revenue at $5.25 billion as of Jan. 31.
7 May 2026
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SPY Stock Today: S&P 500 ETF Rides AI Chip Rally as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Futures

SPY Stock Today: S&P 500 ETF Rides AI Chip Rally as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Futures

S&P 500 futures rose 0.32% and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.81% early Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Tuesday. AMD surged nearly 18% premarket on strong AI demand, lifting chip stocks and boosting the tech-heavy SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which closed Tuesday at $723.77 with $740.5 billion in assets. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal also supported gains.
6 May 2026
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UPS Stock Hit as Amazon Opens Logistics Network in Direct Challenge to Parcel Giant

UPS Stock Hit as Amazon Opens Logistics Network in Direct Challenge to Parcel Giant

UPS shares fell 10.5% to $96.31 after Amazon opened its logistics network to outside businesses, intensifying competition in parcel delivery and freight. FedEx shares dropped 9.1%. Amazon’s new service already counts Procter & Gamble and 3M as users. UPS is cutting Amazon-related volume and shifting focus to higher-margin business shipments.
5 May 2026
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FedEx Stock Tumbles As Amazon Opens Its Logistics Network to All Businesses

FedEx Stock Tumbles As Amazon Opens Its Logistics Network to All Businesses

FedEx shares dropped about 9% Monday after Amazon launched Amazon Supply Chain Services, opening its logistics network to outside businesses. UPS stock also fell nearly 10%, while Amazon rose 1%. The selloff comes weeks before FedEx’s planned June 1 spinoff of its freight unit. Amazon’s new service offers freight, warehousing, and shipping to companies including Procter & Gamble and 3M.
4 May 2026
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Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends

Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft projected 2026 AI spending above $700 billion. Meta shares dropped nearly 10% after raising its capital-spending outlook, while Alphabet rose on strong Google Cloud revenue. Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, expanding into robotics AI. Google began selling its AI chips directly to customers, challenging Nvidia.
2 May 2026
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Dow Jumps 700 Points as US Stock Market Today Shrugs Off Oil Shock and Chases Best Month Since 2020

Dow Jumps 700 Points as US Stock Market Today Shrugs Off Oil Shock and Chases Best Month Since 2020

The Dow Jones rose 1.48% to 49,584.97 by midday Thursday, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as strong corporate earnings pushed major indexes toward their best monthly gains since 2020. First-quarter GDP grew at a 2.0% annual rate, while the core PCE price index climbed 4.3%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, citing persistent inflation. Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue surged 63%, while Meta and Microsoft announced large AI-driven spending plans.
30 April 2026
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Is the AI Stock Rally Over? 3 Warning Signs Investors Should Watch This Week

Is the AI Stock Rally Over? 3 Warning Signs Investors Should Watch This Week

Meta Platforms shares fell nearly 10% and Microsoft dropped over 3% Thursday as investors reacted to rising AI costs and capital spending, despite strong earnings. Alphabet gained almost 6% after Google Cloud posted its best growth quarter. Nvidia and other chip stocks also traded lower. Meta raised its 2026 capex forecast and is considering a major bond sale to fund AI infrastructure.
30 April 2026
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Amazon Stock Rises on AWS AI Growth — Why AMZN’s Cloud Beat Matters Now

Amazon Stock Rises on AWS AI Growth — Why AMZN’s Cloud Beat Matters Now

Amazon Web Services reported 28% revenue growth to $37.6 billion, its fastest in 15 quarters, pushing Amazon shares up 1.4% early Thursday. First-quarter net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion, with net income at $30.3 billion, boosted by gains from Anthropic. Amazon forecast second-quarter sales of $194–$199 billion. Google Cloud grew 63% to $20 billion, outpacing AWS’s growth rate.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday, with Dow mini futures up 351 points, as strong cloud results from Alphabet and Amazon boosted sentiment. Alphabet shares jumped 6.1% premarket after reporting a 22% revenue gain and 63% Google Cloud growth; Amazon shares rose 1.9% on 28% AWS sales growth. Meta fell 8% and Microsoft dropped 1.9% as investors questioned rising AI-related spending.
30 April 2026
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Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow futures fell 269 points, or 0.6%, early Thursday, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.1%, as rising oil prices offset strong earnings from Alphabet and Amazon. Brent crude climbed on reports President Trump would be briefed on possible military action against Iran. Alphabet reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $109.9 billion; Amazon net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial

US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday as Brent crude hit its highest level since March 2022, driven by concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in its most divided vote since 1992, shifting focus to inflation risks. Alphabet and Amazon posted strong cloud earnings, while Meta’s increased spending highlighted pressure in the sector.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite

Alphabet shares jumped over 7% after reporting 22% revenue growth and a 63% surge in Google Cloud sales. Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta all fell in after-hours trading despite beating some estimates, as investors scrutinized AI spending and capex forecasts. The Dow lost 0.57% in regular trading. The Federal Reserve held rates steady in a divided vote, citing persistent inflation.
30 April 2026
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QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

The Invesco QQQ Trust closed up $3.99 at $661.57 Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Volume topped 30 million shares. Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud and AI-driven revenue growth after the bell. The broader Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.04%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%.
30 April 2026
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AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

Alphabet shares jumped over 3% in after-hours trading Wednesday as Google Cloud revenue surged 63% to $20 billion. Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft fell, with Meta dropping more than 6% after raising its 2026 capital spending forecast for AI infrastructure. Amazon’s AWS revenue beat estimates but shares slipped. The four companies are expected to spend over $600 billion on AI infrastructure this year.
29 April 2026
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Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line

Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line

Wall Street’s April rally paused Wednesday as the Fed held rates steady in a split decision and oil surged, with Brent crude up 7.34%. The Dow fell 0.56%, S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, and Nasdaq edged up 0.05%. The Fed’s vote was its most divided since 1992, with eight officials backing the hold and one calling for an immediate cut. Investors awaited earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta.
29 April 2026
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Amazon Earnings Beat Estimates as AWS AI Growth Hits 15-Quarter High

Amazon Earnings Beat Estimates as AWS AI Growth Hits 15-Quarter High

Amazon reported first-quarter revenue of $181.5 billion, up 17%, with Amazon Web Services sales jumping 28% to $37.6 billion. Net income reached $30.3 billion, boosted by a $16.8 billion pre-tax gain from Anthropic investments. Free cash flow fell to $1.2 billion as AI-related spending surged. Amazon forecast second-quarter sales of $194 billion to $199 billion, above Wall Street expectations.
29 April 2026
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  • Cotton Prices Bounce Early Wednesday Amid USDA Report
    May 13, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT. Cotton prices surged 35 to 57 cents early Wednesday following a sharp Tuesday decline. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported 13.539 million running bales (RB) ginned for the 2025/26 crop, down 535,750 RB from last year, impacting market sentiment. The WASDE (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) update projected 2025/26 cotton yield at 852 lbs per acre and production at 13.9 million bales. Meanwhile, cotton futures for July, December, and March contracts rebounded modestly after falling over 100 points the previous session. Other commodity indicators included a $0.366 rise in the U.S. dollar index and a $2.83 gain in crude oil prices, which closed at $102.05 per barrel. ICE-certified cotton stocks increased slightly, reflecting ongoing market activity. This early recovery highlights volatility amid fluctuating supply and demand forecasts.

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VNET Stock Surges as CATL-Linked Buyers Move for 38% Stake in China AI Data-Center Bet

VNET Stock Surges as CATL-Linked Buyers Move for 38% Stake in China AI Data-Center Bet

13 May 2026
PJ Millennium entities, linked to a CATL affiliate, agreed to buy up to 650.4 million VNET Class A shares from SDHG-controlled sellers for $1.4486 each. The deal would give the buyers up to 38.1% of VNET, with closing expected in Q4 2026. VNET’s Nasdaq-listed ADRs jumped over 30% in U.S. trading. The transaction involves existing shares and does not inject new capital into VNET.
Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

13 May 2026
BofA raised its Coherent Corp. price target to $400, citing demand for high-speed optical transceivers used in AI data centers, but kept a Neutral rating. Coherent reported fiscal Q3 revenue up 21% to $1.81 billion, with Datacenter & Communications revenue jumping 41%. The stock traded near $374. China trade talks and export-control risks remain concerns for the sector.

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POET Stock Rebounds as New COO Gives AI-Photonics Rally a Fresh Test

POET Stock Rebounds as New COO Gives AI-Photonics Rally a Fresh Test

12 May 2026
POET Technologies named Sandeep Kumar as chief operating officer, triggering a 2.95% stock rise to $14.31 on heavy volume after shares hit $15.15 intraday. Kumar, formerly of Silicon Labs, will oversee Malaysia manufacturing as the company targets high-volume production. The move comes after Marvell canceled Celestial AI orders, which had weighed on the stock. Broader tech indices fell Tuesday, but POET shares outperformed.
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