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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been on a buying spree in recent years, but the U.S. government’s increased scrutiny of large tech companies threatens to slow that pace. The company has struck more than $20 billion worth of acquisitions and investments since the start of 2017, more than its deal volume in all of the previous […]
The Government offered Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) no extra sweeteners to film its Lord of the Rings TV series in New Zealand, according to a senior minister. Trade Minister David Parker told reporters this morning that he had made it clear to Amazon that New Zealand had “a pretty effective scheme” in place already, through the […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) opened the doors of its gigantic Opa-locka fulfillment center Friday, the culmination of almost a decade’s worth of deal-making and the capstone to one of the largest single job-creation projects in the history of Miami-Dade. “This will help ensure Florida is at the top when it comes to high-skilled jobs,” said Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) launching a new pickup option called “Counter” with RiteAid. The service enables customers to pickup packages at RiteAid stores. Yahoo Finance’s Melody Hahm joins Seana Smith. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), a Services sector firm, traded 2.14 Million shares in last trading session with closing price of $1904.28 per share. Company gross margin stands at 41.10% whereas its return on investment (ROI) is […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has steadily added options for customers to receive their packages including in car trunks, inside home garages and potentially by drone. On Thursday, Amazon added another alternative for U.S. customers: Walk into a nearby retailer and pick up an Amazon package over the counter. The new option, called Counter, will launch with pharmacy Rite […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) says it is on track to finish its one-million-square-foot fulfillment centre in Leduc County by spring 2020. The facility is located at the Border Business Park. Once complete, the massive building, which is projected to cost $120 million to build, will be the size of 21 football fields. As of Tuesday, the company said the […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has launched a college store, putting products for students and parents in one convenient location. Customers will find curated lists for everything college students need for classes, dorm rooms, and extracurricular activities. The College Store also features deals on essentials and, with a Prime Student account, offers free shipping. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) unveiled its online professional beauty store to sell supplies to licensed professional stylists, barbers and estheticians, weighing on shares of other beauty retailers. It would sell a wide range of brands from Wella Color Charm and RUSK to OPI Professional, and other supplies typically found in salons and spas, Amazon said in a blog post. […]
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) win a patent for “home surveillance” drones, as the Seattle tech giant is moving closer, to making that scenario a real possibility, after winning approval from federal officials this month. If you are going to spend vacations, somewhere is remote area, the Amazon’s drones can give some extra security around your home […]