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Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has reportedly announced a price hike for its Prime subscription in Europe, just ahead of the e-commerce giant’s quarterly earnings report after market close on Thursday. What Happened: Amazon is hiking Prime membership fees by 30% in Germany, its biggest...

Ecommerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has utilized its Prime subscription service over the years as a membership that comes with perks for consumers, including free two-day shipping. The company also launched a program in 2015 to provide extra savings to Prime members. Here’s a look...

Ecommerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has used a series of acquisitions and partnerships to boost the offering of its Amazon Prime subscription service. Here’s a look at some of the benefits Prime subscribers get and what may be coming down the road. What Happened: Amazon announced a...

E-commerce titan Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) launched its first original series in 2013 as it worked to grow out its Amazon Prime Video streaming platform. The video streaming platform can be traced back to 2006 and is a membership perk to those who pay for Amazon Prime. Recent data from The...

Shareholders of Liberty Formula One (NASDAQ: FWONA)(NASDAQ: FWONK) could soon be excited as the global racing league continues to expand and grow its viewership across the U.S. The success will likely increase the amount the league gets in a new media rights deal. What Happened: As Benzinga...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights for investors. What Happened: Amazon reported first-quarter revenue of $116.4 billion, up 7% year-over-year and ahead of a consensus estimate of $116.3 billion, according...

To keep up with the rising costs of fuel and inflation, a leading e-commerce company is increasing its prices. Here’s who will feel the impact and when it will take place. What Happened: E-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced Wednesday the addition of a 5% fuel and...

Amazon is betting big on one of the key pieces of its MGM Studios deal with a new reality show for its Amazon Prime streaming platform. What Happened: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced an $8.45-billion acquisition of MGM Studios in May 2021. The deal closed in March, and Amazon is now...

It has been rumored for a few weeks, but officially confirmed yesterday: Al Michaels, the legendary broadcaster, will be leaving NBC and joining Amazon. Michaels will lead Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcasts with Kirk Herbstreit. For the past few years, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN...

One of the largest subscription-based retailers could be raising prices for its members soon. Here’s what Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) investors need to know.  What Happened: Costco reported second-quarter net sales of $50.9 billion, up 16.1% year-over-year. Total revenue of...

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases. Benzinga Pro is a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market and also on individual tickers. Here is a look at the stocks that were searched for most on Benzinga Pro for the month of February. 1. SPDR S&P...

One of the leading streaming platforms in the U.S. quietly tested a livestreaming option Tuesday. Could this be a potential item to watch? What Happened: The Academy Award nominations were announced live on “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning. The show had the exclusive to announce...

One of the most successful retailers and ecommerce companies of all time is Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN). The company went public in 1997 and survived the dot-com boom that wiped out the valuations and existence of many ecommerce and internet companies of the 1990s. One item that helped the...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares popped more than 15% after reporting fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key takeaways for investors. What Happened: Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales of $137.4 billion, up 9% year over year...

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares have tumbled 30% YTD, similar to its tech brethren, who have by-in-large, been facing huge downward pressure. For interest sake, NFLX was down 37% from its all-time high in November 2021. Two major events have eaten into the gains that NFLX made in 2021. The first is...