Market TrendsNasdaq
Amazon AWS Backlog Reaches $496 Billion
The total value of unfulfilled Amazon Web Services orders rose to $496 billion, reflecting continued demand for generative artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
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Industry NewsNasdaq
UPS Continues to Reduce Dependence on Amazon
UPS has continued reducing its dependence on Amazon-related business over the past two years while expanding its other commercial customer base to adjust its business structure.
Industry NewsStocktitan
eBay Chief Commercial Officer Sells 1,014 Shares Under Plan
eBay’s chief commercial officer sold 1,014 shares under a prearranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan at $101.39 per share.
ComplianceMarketwatch
Amazon to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Identity Theft Case
Amazon agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle an identity theft case with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Industry NewsAbout Amazon
Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery to Nearly 500 U.S. Cities and Towns This Year
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns this year, focusing on lightweight packages and continuing the rollout throughout the year.
Industry NewsAbout Amazon
Amazon Raises Planned Louisiana Investment to $18 Billion
Amazon plans to increase its investment in Louisiana to $18 billion, with funds focused on infrastructure and data centers, while creating hundreds of local jobs.
Market TrendsAndroidheadlines
TikTok May Test In-App Direct Money Transfers
Code in the U.S. version of TikTok’s iPhone app indicates that the platform may test a feature for sending money through direct messages, potentially using TikTok Pay infrastructure.
Industry NewsThestreet
Morgan Stanley Outlines Four Strategic Paths for eBay
Morgan Stanley analyzed four possible paths for eBay, focusing on acquisition pressure, investment in Depop, and continued independent operations.
Market TrendsTechbusinessnews
TikTok’s Europe, Africa and Latin America Businesses Turn Profitable for the First Time
TikTok’s revenue in Europe, Africa and Latin America rose 45.7% to $9.1 billion, and the region recorded a profit of $702.5 million for the first time.
Industry NewsCbsnews
Walmart Uses $2.9 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Cut Prices
Walmart said it had recovered about $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and would use the funds to reduce prices on approximately 11,000 products.
Industry NewsChronicleonline
TikTok Cuts 75 Bellevue Employees, Mainly in E-commerce
TikTok is cutting approximately 75 jobs in Bellevue, Washington, according to state regulatory filings, with most affected positions in the e-commerce division.
Industry NewsAbout Amazon
Amazon Prime Air to Expand to Nearly 500 U.S. Cities and Towns
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States, focusing on lightweight packages.
Market TrendsJapantimes
TikTok Explores Money Transfers via Direct Messages
Code analysis indicates that TikTok is exploring a feature for sending money through direct messages, potentially relying on TikTok Pay. The proposal remains at an early stage.
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ComplianceAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Tightens Product Title Rules and Adds New Highlights Attribute
Starting July 27, Amazon will limit product titles to 75 characters, except for media products, and add searchable Item Highlights attributes.
ComplianceTikTok
TikTok Shop Updates Refund and Postage Fraud Rules
TikTok Shop has updated requirements for managing returns, shipping fees, and postage fraud, clarifying review procedures for in-transit returns and shipping-fee treatment for buyer-responsibility returns.
Market TrendsThestreet
eBay Stock Faces Pressure from Resale Platform Competition
Vinted is accelerating its expansion into the U.S., putting pressure on eBay-owned Depop as the market anticipates higher marketing investment that could weigh on future profits.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Removes Sellers’ Prerequisite Eligibility Review for the Featured Offer
Amazon will gradually remove the existing seller performance eligibility requirements for the Featured Offer and instead directly assess factors such as product pricing and delivery speed.
Market TrendsCrn
AWS to Invest $6 Billion in Data Center in Louisiana
AWS plans to invest $6 billion in a data center in Louisiana as part of Amazon’s increased investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure.
Industry NewsGov
Texas Governor Announces Amazon Robot Manufacturing Plant in Austin
The Texas governor’s office announced that Amazon will build a robot manufacturing facility in Austin, with an expected investment of several billion dollars and 300 to 500 new jobs.
Market TrendsForbes
Forbes: Seven Tips for Small Sellers Starting on TikTok Shop
Forbes outlines seven tips for small sellers entering TikTok Shop, highlighting the role of content, creators, and hero products in sales conversion.