[Amazon Results] Despite solid profitability in Q2, Amazon’s higher investments and U.S.A. pre-election worries unsettle financial markets

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Despite fierce competition from Temu and Shein, Amazon reported a solid margin in Q2, driven by the acceleration of AWS and the digital marketplace. Whereas staff lay-off plans have been put on hold, the e-commerce slowdown combined with uncertainty over the U.S.A. election in November are worrying the markets.
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On August 1, 2024, Amazon published financial results for Q2 2024. While sales were in line with analysts’ expectations, profits exceeded forecasts. Amazon’s quarterly revenue grew by 10% at constant exchange rates, reaching US$148 billion. This was below the 2023 pace of 12% growth.

Considering the half-year results, the Group posted sales of US$291.3 billion, i.e.

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