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Amazon’s Quarterly Revenue Beats Out Walmart… And Palantir’s Next Move 02/06/25

Feb 6, 2025
Tony Wong, a Portfolio Manager at T. Rowe Price specializing in science and tech investments, discusses Amazon's historic revenue growth surpassing Walmart, indicating a shift in e-commerce. He shares insights on Amazon's cloud performance and strategic positioning against competitors like Google and Microsoft. Wong also delves into Palantir's impressive stock surge, addressing market skepticism and potential overhype. The conversation encompasses the broader implications for the tech landscape and capital expenditures, particularly concerning AI advancements.
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  • Amazon's quarterly revenue surpassing Walmart for the first time reflects a pivotal shift in the e-commerce landscape and consumer spending habits.
  • Despite Amazon's strong retail performance, concerns linger over currency fluctuations and mixed earnings forecasts indicating potential challenges ahead.

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