The Amazon logo was displayed at the Vivatech event in Paris on June 15, 2023. AP Photo


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Amazon reported a significant increase in its quarterly profits, yet the company fell short of revenue expectations, causing its stock to drop in after-hours trading.
The tech giant, based in Seattle, announced that it earned $13.5 billion in profits for the April-June period. This figure surpassed the $10.99 billion predicted by industry analysts surveyed by FactSet. However, Amazon's revenue came in at $148 billion, slightly below the $148.67 billion analysts had anticipated.

One of the highlights of Amazon's performance was its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, which saw a 19% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year. This surge underscores the growing demand for cloud computing services as businesses and individuals increasingly rely on digital infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Amazon's core e-commerce business, the backbone of the company, experienced a modest 5% revenue growth. Despite being a smaller increase, it indicates steady progress in the highly competitive online retail market.

The mixed financial results had immediate repercussions on Amazon's stock, which dropped in after-hours trading. Investors reacted to the revenue miss, despite the impressive profit figures, highlighting the market's sensitivity to revenue performance.

These results come at a time when Amazon is navigating various challenges and opportunities. The company continues to invest heavily in expanding its logistics network, enhancing its Prime membership benefits, and growing its physical retail presence. Additionally, Amazon faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and competition from other tech and retail giants.

Amazon's revenue miss, despite strong profit growth, serves as a reminder of the complex dynamics at play in the tech and retail sectors. The company's performance in its cloud computing and e-commerce divisions will be closely watched as it strives to maintain its market leadership and meet investor expectations.

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