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Amazon's AWS data center in the UAE suffered a temporary shutdown due to fire triggered by objects striking the facility amid regional conflict tensions.
Amazon shares dropped 8% after hours following large AI capital expenditure plans, cost cuts, layoffs, and cautious revenue and profit forecasts for Q1 2026.
Amazon experienced a significant cloud outage causing service disruptions but reports recovery. The event may pressure its cloud segment short term.