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NASDAQ:AMZN News 11 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Apple and Alphabet shares fell Friday, while Microsoft and Amazon posted small gains as the Magnificent Seven ended mixed. Nvidia suppliers halted H200 chip production for China after customs blocked shipments, according to reports. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders face earnings releases and a Supreme Court hearing this week.
18 January 2026
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Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into holiday-shortened week with data-center power costs in focus

Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into holiday-shortened week with data-center power costs in focus

Amazon shares closed at $239.12, up 0.4% Friday. The White House urged an emergency power auction for the PJM electric grid as data center energy use strains supply; Amazon said it covers its full power costs. Nigeria granted Amazon’s Kuiper Systems a seven-year satellite license, expanding Project Kuiper’s reach. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Amazon’s Europe-only AWS cloud launch puts cloud computing stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

Amazon’s Europe-only AWS cloud launch puts cloud computing stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

Amazon’s AWS launched a Europe-based “sovereign cloud” service, pledging over 7.8 billion euros in Germany. Cloud software ETFs lagged megacaps Friday as Treasury yields rose and Wall Street closed flat. Salesforce and ServiceNow shares fell sharply, while Microsoft and Amazon edged higher. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with investors awaiting Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings.
17 January 2026
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Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon shares rose 0.7% in after-hours trading after AWS launched a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” and Rio Tinto agreed to supply copper for Amazon’s AI data centers. The cloud service will operate under strict EU rules with no outside control. Amazon also challenged Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan in court and plans to appeal a reduced €752.4 million Italian antitrust fine.
15 January 2026
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Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon shares fell 2.5% to $236.65 early Thursday after AWS launched a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” and the company said it would appeal an Italian antitrust fine. The new cloud service will operate separately from U.S. regions, with its first data center under construction in Germany. Investors remain cautious amid legal risks and lack of details on customer adoption.
15 January 2026
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NASA pulls Crew-11 from ISS in first medical evacuation as SpaceX Dragon heads for splashdown

NASA pulls Crew-11 from ISS in first medical evacuation as SpaceX Dragon heads for splashdown

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four Crew-11 astronauts undocked from the International Space Station late Wednesday after a crew member developed a medical issue, marking NASA’s first medical evacuation from orbit. NASA has not identified the astronaut or condition but says the situation is stable. The early departure leaves the station with three crew and pauses spacewalks until the next rotation. Splashdown is set for early Thursday off California.
15 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips as tariff-linked supplier talks and Italy antitrust appeal hit AMZN

Amazon stock slips as tariff-linked supplier talks and Italy antitrust appeal hit AMZN

Amazon shares fell 1.3% to $239.38 in early New York trading as the company faces tariff-driven supplier pricing talks and appeals an Italian antitrust fine. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule Jan. 14 on a case challenging Trump-era tariffs. Amazon confirmed it is negotiating lower supplier costs after recent tariff cuts. Italy’s regulator also plans to appeal the reduced Amazon fine.
14 January 2026
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GMA just posted new 40%-off deals — Wayfair, Macy’s and Amazon discounts in focus

GMA just posted new 40%-off deals — Wayfair, Macy’s and Amazon discounts in focus

ABC’s “Good Morning America” featured daily deals with discounts of 40% or more at Amazon, Macy’s, Wayfair, and other retailers, including a Wayfair bed at 76% off and a Samsung gaming screen at 51% off. ABC disclosed it earns commissions from purchases via its links and warned prices may change. Wayfair shares rose 3.6% premarket Wednesday; Macy’s gained 0.3%, Amazon fell 1.5%.
14 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps 11% as Goldman starts coverage and Moody’s flags $3 trillion data-center boom

CoreWeave stock jumps 11% as Goldman starts coverage and Moody’s flags $3 trillion data-center boom

CoreWeave shares climbed 11% to $88.94 in late morning trading Monday after Goldman Sachs began coverage with a Neutral rating and $86 price target. Moody’s projected at least $3 trillion in data-center investment over five years, naming CoreWeave among six major U.S. operators. The Nasdaq 100 was little changed.
12 January 2026
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Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Alphabet shares rose about 1% premarket after Google launched new AI shopping tools and the Universal Commerce Protocol, partnering with Walmart, Shopify, and others. The protocol enables direct checkout in Search and Gemini, with retailers keeping transaction control. Walmart will let shoppers add products to carts via Gemini conversations. The rollout follows similar AI shopping moves by Amazon and OpenAI.
12 January 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock: Amazon starts selling Wegovy pill, putting next week in focus

Novo Nordisk stock: Amazon starts selling Wegovy pill, putting next week in focus

Novo Nordisk shares rose 3% in Copenhagen on Friday after Amazon Pharmacy began offering the Wegovy weight-loss pill with insurance and cash-pay options. U.S.-listed ADRs gained 2.6%. Amazon set insured prices as low as $25 per month, with cash prices starting at $149. Investors are watching CEO Mike Doustdar’s upcoming appearance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
11 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock (LLY) slips into JPM Week as Amazon adds rival Wegovy pill — what to watch next

Eli Lilly stock (LLY) slips into JPM Week as Amazon adds rival Wegovy pill — what to watch next

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.99% to $1,063.56 Friday, trailing a record-setting S&P 500. Amazon Pharmacy began selling Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for $149 a month, raising concerns about pricing pressure in obesity drugs. Lilly is set to address investors at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday.
11 January 2026
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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
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