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Amazon Joins the $2 Trillion Club
Jun 27, 2024
Reporter William Cohan discusses Paramount's future after rejecting a buyout. Topics include Chewy's surge, Amazon's retail strategy, and reaching a $2 trillion market cap. They explore Paramount's executive changes, failed deals, and potential sale amidst rumors. Insights on stock market volatility, short squeezes, and Amazon's AI ventures.
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- Chewy's surge due to short squeeze and Amazon's AWS driving market cap growth.
- Paramount Global's challenges from failed M&A deals and strategic changes for sustainable growth.
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Short Squeeze Boosts Chewy's Value
Chewy, a pet retailer, experienced a significant increase in value over a short period due to a short squeeze. Following an impressive earnings report on May 29th, 2024, a surge in buying activity from institutions led to a dramatic rise in Chewy's stock trading volume. Institutional funds poured money into the stock based on positive results, causing a short squeeze effect.
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