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Amazon launched Lens Live and other AI shopping features, reported Q2 revenue up 13% to $167.7B with ad revenue +23%, plans up to $100B capex for AI, and faces intensifying cloud competition while ou…
Amazon beat Q2 revenue expectations with $167.7B, led by AWS strength and AI initiatives, while Alibaba faces regulatory, cash flow and competitive pressures despite cloud growth.
Retail Q2 earnings rose 12.9% on 6.6% revenue growth; excluding Amazon, earnings growth falls to 1.1%, underscoring Amazon’s outsized contribution. Sector posted strong revenue beats and favorable ea…