Stock Movers Apple, Amazon, Zillow Rise After Earnings
Oct 30, 2025
Danitza Sokova, a Bloomberg News cross-asset reporter, dives into the latest earnings reports from major companies. She highlights Apple's surprising sales success despite struggles in China, noting strong U.S. demand and the momentum from the iPhone 17. Danitza also shares how Amazon's cloud division achieved its strongest growth in nearly three years, alleviating investor fears. Lastly, she discusses Zillow's impressive quarterly results amid ongoing legal challenges, showcasing the resilience of the real estate firm.
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AWS Growth Reassures Investors
- Amazon's cloud unit (AWS) posted its strongest growth in almost three years, restoring investor confidence in its competitive position.
- AWS revenue grew about 20% to $33 billion and helped drive a double-digit after-hours jump in AMZN shares.
Topline Beat Complements Cloud Strength
- Amazon's total sales also beat expectations, rising about 13% to $180 billion for the quarter.
- Investors' concerns that Amazon was losing cloud share eased after the stronger-than-expected AWS performance.
Apple Beats Estimates Despite China Slump
- Apple beat revenue expectations for the quarter despite a surprise sales decline in China.
- Strong U.S. sales and optimistic guidance for the December quarter helped lift AAPL in after-hours trading.