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NASDAQ:AMZN News 20 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Cloud computing stocks face a packed week as Amazon job cuts loom and Fed meets

Cloud computing stocks face a packed week as Amazon job cuts loom and Fed meets

Amazon will cut more corporate jobs at AWS as soon as Tuesday, part of a plan to eliminate about 30,000 roles. Cloud-focused ETFs ended Friday little changed, while Microsoft rose 3.3% and Amazon gained 2.1%. Intel fell 17% after weak guidance. Autodesk will cut 7% of staff and raised its outlook.
24 January 2026
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Big Tech stocks brace for earnings week as Microsoft jumps and Nvidia firms on China chip signal

Big Tech stocks brace for earnings week as Microsoft jumps and Nvidia firms on China chip signal

Microsoft rose 3.3% to $465.95 Friday, leading gains among Big Tech as Nvidia added 1.5% and Amazon 2.1%, while Intel tumbled 17% on a weak forecast. The Nasdaq Composite ended slightly higher; the S&P 500 was flat and the Dow dropped 0.6%. Markets now await earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple, plus a Federal Reserve decision next week.
24 January 2026
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Amazon stock price: AMZN ends higher as layoff report and Feb. 5 earnings sharpen focus for next week

Amazon stock price: AMZN ends higher as layoff report and Feb. 5 earnings sharpen focus for next week

Amazon shares rose 2.06% to $239.16 Friday after reports the company may announce a new round of corporate layoffs next week, potentially cutting around 30,000 roles. Amazon will report earnings on Feb. 5. The stock remains about 7% below its 52-week high. Trading volume reached 33.78 million shares.
24 January 2026
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Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon shares rose 1.3% to $234.34 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company set its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call for Feb. 5. Traders are watching for tariff developments and the Federal Reserve meeting next week. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to affect some Amazon prices. U.S. consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, while the PCE price index climbed 2.8% year-over-year.
22 January 2026
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Amazon stock wobbles after Jassy flags tariff “creep” into prices — what AMZN traders watch next

Amazon stock wobbles after Jassy flags tariff “creep” into prices — what AMZN traders watch next

Amazon shares rose 0.2% to $231.81 Thursday morning after President Trump eased tariff threats against Europe. CEO Andy Jassy said some import tariffs are starting to affect prices on Amazon’s platform as earlier stockpiles run low. Investors are watching to see if sellers pass on higher costs to consumers. Amazon’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 5.
22 January 2026
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Amazon stock ends flat after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon stock ends flat after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon shares closed nearly unchanged at $230.94 Wednesday after CEO Andy Jassy warned tariffs are starting to lift prices on the platform. The stock recovered from a 2.7% drop earlier in the session and rose to $231.31 after hours. Jassy said some sellers are passing on tariff costs, while others absorb them. Investors await Amazon’s earnings report on Feb. 5.
21 January 2026
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Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Nadella warns AI could become a bubble — and lose “social permission” over energy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned at Davos that AI could become a bubble if its benefits stay limited to major tech firms and wealthy countries. He tied AI growth to rising energy costs and the need for broader economic impact. Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $443.89 after his remarks. Nadella said AI’s future depends on expanding beyond cloud giants and overcoming power constraints.
21 January 2026
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Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart shares fell 0.4% to $118.27 Wednesday after new U.S. tariffs and a Reuters report on Walmart’s India investments. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting Feb. 1, rising to 25% by June. Walmart-backed PhonePe received approval to pursue an IPO by mid-2026. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report.
21 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon shares fell 0.4% to $230.01 early Wednesday, extending losses after a 3.4% drop Tuesday. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to appear in online prices as sellers adjust. President Trump’s new import tariffs and his Davos comments are adding to market volatility. Amazon’s next earnings report is set for February 5.
21 January 2026
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Amazon stock slides after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon stock slides after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon shares fell 3.4% to $231 in after-hours trading Tuesday after CEO Andy Jassy warned tariffs are starting to lift prices and dampen demand. U.S. tariff threats from President Trump rattled markets, sending the S&P 500 ETF down 2.1%. Investors are watching Amazon’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of further impact. Walmart and Target also declined.
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Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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