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Amazon is eliminating up to 250 positions in its devices and services unit to boost efficiency. This follows the removal of about 1,000 retail jobs earlier this month, ahead of the company's Q3 earnings release.
Part of a series: Amazon weighs AI growth against hardware losses
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Alexa
Amazon introduced a new lineup of smart home products, including an updated Echo Dot with a built-in Wi-Fi extender and a 16-inch Echo Show. The devices feature enhanced AI capabilities and are priced between $99.99 and $569.99.
Anthropic IPO
The AI firm's upcoming computing lease obligations jumped to $321 billion by June 30, up from $50 billion at the end of 2025. Its IPO filing indicates a potential requirement for new capital earlier than anticipated, alongside $6.2 billion in convertible notes from Amazon.
Anthropic
Anthropic secured a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion valuation, backed by Amazon and Alphabet. The company plans an IPO, with Amazon committing up to $33 billion and Alphabet up to $40 billion in total investments.
Robinhood
Bernstein reiterated its Outperform rating on Robinhood, setting a $160 price target that implies roughly 69 percent upside. Analyst Gautam Chhugani cited growth in prediction markets and crypto infrastructure as key drivers for the next 12 to 18 months.
Musk Acquisition
Paradigm analysts view Viacom as having high potential for acquisition by Elon Musk, citing ongoing spectrum speculation.
Satellite Connectivity
Viasat, Space42, and Terrestar reached a preliminary accord to link their networks with the Equatys platform. The plan involves sharing capacity and gateways to support direct-to-device services while keeping CaStar under Canadian jurisdiction.
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