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Bloomberg Businessweek

Big Tech Earnings, Healthy Eating for the Holidays

Nov 1, 2024
James Cakmak, a Technology Analyst at Clockwise Capital, shares his insights on recent big tech earnings and their implications for investors. He discusses Amazon's robust performance while analyzing Microsoft's disappointing results and their impact on the market. Julia Wolfson, from Johns Hopkins, offers tips on maintaining a healthy diet over the holidays, stressing the importance of understanding food labels and making informed choices. The conversation also touches on teaching kids about balanced eating, blending nutrition with cultural significance.
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  • Amazon's fourth-quarter net sales demonstrated strong growth driven by AWS, showcasing its competitive edge in the cloud market amidst industry uncertainties.
  • Maintaining a healthy diet during the holidays requires balance and education, particularly around the impacts of ultra-processed foods on family nutrition.

Deep dives

Amazon's Financial Performance and Outlook

Amazon reported strong fourth-quarter net sales and operating income, highlighting the ongoing efficiency and profitability improvements under CEO Andy Jassy's leadership. The company's net sales surged to between $181.5 billion and $188.5 billion, with a notable 19% year-over-year increase in AWS sales, reflecting its dominant position in the cloud market. Despite these positive results, analysts suggest that the full financial benefits from significant capital expenditures in AI may take longer to materialize, indicating a longer-term outlook for these investments. Overall, investors remain cautiously optimistic about Amazon's performance amidst broader industry uncertainties.

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