Amazon.com (AMZN) News Today

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is trading higher today as investors react to a mix of dovish Fed commentary, strategic lobbying efforts, and positive analyst views, while offsetting some gains with concerns over insider selling and a rating downgrade.

• Positive Sentiment: Amazon shares jumped after Fed Chair Powell signaled likely rate cuts in September amid a cooling labor market. Amazon Shares Pop As Powell Signals Looming Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Labor Market
• Positive Sentiment: Amazon is lobbying the Indian government to loosen foreign investment rules to buy products directly from Indian sellers, potentially boosting international sales. Amazon lobbies Indian government to exempt exports from foreign investment rules, sources say
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski said Amazon is a tactical winner from potential back-half rate cuts, underscoring the resilience of its e-commerce and AWS businesses. Amazon is a tactical winner of potential back-half rate cut, says Wells Fargo's Ken Gawrelski
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks analysts favor Amazon over Shopify, highlighting its diversified revenue streams, robust financials, and more reasonable valuation. AMZN vs. SHOP: Which E-Commerce Stock Has Better Upside Potential?
• Positive Sentiment: Rep. Lisa C. McClain purchased up to $15,000 of Amazon shares, signaling insider confidence in the company’s outlook. Rep. Lisa C. McClain Purchases Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
• Neutral Sentiment: Amazon appears on MarketBeat’s “Music Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist,” reflecting its role in streaming and content distribution. Music Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - August 21st
• Neutral Sentiment: A MarketBeat alert noted Amazon shares were down 1.1%, attributing the dip to broad market moves rather than company-specific issues. Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Shares Down 1.1% - Should You Sell?
• Neutral Sentiment: 24/7 Wall Street published bull, bear, and baseline forecasts for Amazon’s 2030 share price, outlining a range of long-term scenarios. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Stock Price Prediction in 2030: Bull, Bear, & Baseline Forecasts (Aug 22)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research cut Amazon’s rating from “strong-buy” to “hold,” reflecting valuation concerns but keeping a balanced view on its growth trajectory. Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Cut to "Hold" at Zacks Research
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron's explored Amazon’s move into the automotive market with its Amazon Automotive platform, noting potential upside but also competitive uncertainties. Amazon Is Getting Into The Car Business. Who That Hurts, and Helps.
• Negative Sentiment: Amazon shares fell about 2.5% after disclosures of insider selling, prompting some investors to trim positions. Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Shares Down 2.5% After Insider Selling