Amazon Stock Slides Friday Amid Concerns About AI Spending, Soft Forecast

Amazon Stock Slides Friday Amid Concerns About AI Spending, Soft Forecast

Key Takeaways

  • Amazon shares dropped Friday after the tech giant said it plans to spend over $100 billion this year to support its AI goals and offered a softer-than-expected sales forecast.
  • Analysts have remained largely bullish about the stock’s upward trajectory, but some cut their price targets in the wake of Thursday’s earnings call.
  • Shares of Amazon dropped about 4% Friday, though even with Friday’s losses, they’ve gained nearly a third of their value over the past 12 months.

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