As Amazon navigates AI investments and cost-cutting, financial analysts are split on its 2026 stock trajectory. While some see stretched valuations, others point to AWS and advertising as engines for further growth.
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New unemployment filings in Wisconsin edged higher last week, diverging from a slight national decline and highlighting ongoing labor market fluctuations across states.
Shares of major video game companies plunged Friday after Google unveiled a groundbreaking AI model capable of generating interactive worlds from simple prompts, sparking investor fears of industry disruption.
Meta Platforms announces a 10% workforce reduction in its Reality Labs division, signaling a strategic shift away from its massive metaverse investments toward artificial intelligence and augmented reality, raising questions about the company's future profitability and stock performance.
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
Under new leadership, Verizon posts its best subscriber growth in years, outlines a massive cost-cutting plan, and signals a strategic pivot towards customer retention and convergence, backed by the completed Frontier acquisition.
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
Enphase Energy unveils a strategic restructuring involving workforce reductions and a new home battery partnership, as the solar technology firm navigates a challenging market and mixed investor returns.
As Nvidia's historic rally sets a high bar, investors are looking for the next wave of AI winners. Micron Technology and Amazon present compelling cases with unique drivers in the booming ecosystem.
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has moved to calm market and labor fears following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that annulled key port contracts held by a CK Hutchison subsidiary. He announced that APM Terminals Panama is prepared to step in temporarily to ensure continuity, with a guarantee of no job losses.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
Initial unemployment filings in Pennsylvania fell last week, contributing to a stable national picture, though sharp swings in other states highlight ongoing regional volatility.
The Atlanta-based home improvement giant announces a restructuring that eliminates approximately 800 positions, primarily remote roles, and ends flexible work arrangements for its corporate staff.
Amid corporate restructuring fears, a professional with a substantial nest egg but no home equity grapples with the daunting math of early retirement, soaring healthcare costs, and an uncertain housing market.
