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Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime is today one of the most successful loyalty programs in retail history, but when it first launched, Jeff Bezos and his team faced major concerns about whether the service would work—or even bankrupt the company. What Happened: In a 2018 interview with David...

Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, is reportedly looking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in a funding round that would value his business empire at approximately $5 billion. What Happened: MrBeast is in talks with financial firms and high-net-worth individuals to secure...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) analysts see strength in AWS, retail and advertising after the company’s third-quarter results. The Amazon Analysts: Bank of America analyst Justin Post reiterated a Buy rating on Amazon and raised the price target from $210 to $230. Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt...

Amazon is offering new discounts on gas for Prime members and will help electric vehicle drivers save on vehicle charging in 2025. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is adding another reason for consumers to sign up for its Amazon Prime membership program as the e-commerce giant intensifies the battle...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced that Prime Video will host "Election Night Live with Brian Williams" on Nov. 5, 2024. What Happened: The 2024 presidential election special will begin at 5 p.m. ET and has no end time. It will also feature guests to be named at a later date. The guests will...

Ahead of the busy holiday season and a Prime Day-like sale on Oct. 8-9, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced new benefits for its warehouse workers, starting next year. What Happened: The new perk comes alongside a pay increase of at least $1.50 per hour for front-line employees. Prime...

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is making a big bet on live sports rights, paying billions for NBA rights. Could the move help boost subscribers of the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform? What Happened: Benzinga recently asked followers on social media if the new NBA rights deal...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has acquired Bray Film Studios, the former production site for the iconic Hammer horror film series, to expand its UK-based television and film production. What Happened: Amazon’s Prime Video division has purchased Bray Film Studios, located near London, for an...

Experts believe that Japan’s increasing dependence on foreign digital services like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime and YouTube Premium by Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) is contributing to a rising “digital deficit,” potentially pressuring the yen’s value. What Happened...

Amazon.com Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon Games has been steadily progressing with its plans for two major gaming projects: Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings. Progress on the Next Tomb Raider Game In December 2022, Amazon partnered with Embracer Group ADR‘s (OTC:EBCRY) Crystal Dynamics...

It has happened more often than expected, but when TV shows like “Star Trek” were on the chopping block, fans came together and started campaigns to get the show more time on air.  Also, it doesn't hurt, if the TV series you are trying to save, has one of the world's richest men as a...

In a bid to compete with Amazon.com‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon Prime, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has announced Walmart+ Week, a membership program with a range of benefits. What Happened: Walmart+ offers a variety of perks, including free shipping, store delivery, fuel savings, and a Paramount+ streaming...

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported first-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Amazon reported first-quarter net sales of $143.3 billion, up 13% year-over-year. The net sales total beat a Street consensus estimate...

The highly anticipated media rights for National Basketball Association (NBA) live games are up for grabs. What Happened: For years, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have had the media rights for NBA content for their TNT and ESPN units respectively. After...

Leading ecommerce company Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is set to report first-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here’s an overview of analyst earnings estimates, their insights, and key factors to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Amazon to report first-quarter...