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Amazon exceeds expectations, boosted by AI and Anthropic

New York - Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter, driven primarily by its cloud computing subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS). The division continues to benefit from the appetite for artificial intelligence (AI). The Seattle-based group also saw its profit soar following a revision of the book value of its stake in...

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The Tech Gala: When fashion’s front row is bought, not built

The red carpets have been non-stop this past week. A state visit from King Charles to the United States, the global premieres of The Devil Wears Prada 2 (DWP), and a beautiful Chanel Cruise show in Biarritz have kept fashion in a constant state of performance. Stylists like Micaela Erlanger, Erin Walsh, and Jessica Paster have been working...

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'Magnificent Seven' results: Why AI capex could disrupt fashion

This week, markets will scrutinise the results of tech leaders Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Nvidia and Tesla. At the core of expectations is the need for proof. Their massive investments in artificial intelligence must finally begin to show tangible returns. Critical equation: billions versus uncertain revenues Hyperscalers have...

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California AG: Amazon forced Levi’s, Hanes to raise prices

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a series of unredacted court documents detailing how US e-commerce giant Amazon allegedly pressured fashion and lifestyle brands to inflate prices across the retail market. The filings, part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit in the San Francisco Superior Court, implicate major industry names such...

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Amazon announces construction of a new distribution centre in France, one of Europe's largest

Amazon announced on Tuesday the construction of a distribution centre in the Haut-Rhin region in France. It will be one of the largest in Europe, representing an investment of over 250 million euros and creating 2,000 jobs. The building, located in the municipality of Ensisheim, will have a floor area of approximately 60,000 square metres and a...

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Critical Materials Innovation Hub partners with Amazon to accelerate material circularity & supply chain resilience

The Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI), an initiative led by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Ames National Laboratory, has entered into a new collaboration with online giant Amazon to help advance solutions that drive material circularity, especially the recovery and recycling of key materials such as battery-grade graphite. Through the...

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Lulus launches on Amazon & partners with Victoria's Secret as part of digital wholesale push

Lulus has launched a dedicated storefront on Amazon and a new online wholesale partnership with Victoria’s Secret (VS), as the California-based fashion brand strengthens its online wholesale presence. The dedicated Lulus storefront on Amazon offers a curated dress assortment from Lulus, with the majority of styles available exclusively on Amazon...

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Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon and four of its executives over alleged tax fraud worth more than one billion euros, Italian media reported Thursday. The e-commerce giant in December said it had reached an agreement with Italy's tax agency over VAT it should have paid on behalf of third-party sellers. Amazon did not...

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US judge bans AI bot from shopping on Amazon

A US federal judge has temporarily banned Perplexity AI from using its Comet browser for purchases on Amazon. Comet is an AI agent that independently performs tasks on the web at the user's request, including logging into secure Amazon Prime accounts and completing the transaction. Amazon sued the company for computer fraud. The lawsuit does not...

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OpenAI raises 110 billion dollars in record funding round

OpenAI announced Friday a massive $110 billion funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion, with SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon each making multi-billion-dollar commitments as the artificial intelligence company races to meet surging global demand. The investment round - one of the largest in Silicon Valley history - includes $30...

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US Congress reconsiders de minimis rule for low-value parcels

While the US administration officially ended the customs exemption for low-value parcels at the end of 2025, the de minimis issue has abruptly resurfaced in Washington. The cause is a new bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It seeks to partially reintroduce specific treatment for small imported shipments. This is a strong signal in...

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Amazon plans to invest 200 billion dollars in AI and chips

Amazon is surpassing even its high-spending tech rivals with its planned investments. The retail giant plans to invest around 200 billion dollars this year in AI, chips, robotics and satellites. The figure was difficult for investors to digest. The company's shares fell by more than ten percent in after-hours trading. According to Amazon's chief...