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Amazon Stock Plunges on AI Spending Concerns Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report
Amazon's stock price has fallen by 4.5% ahead of its July 30 earnings report, causing investors to question the sustainability of its investment-heavy strategy in AI and cloud infrastructure.
The decline is attributed to concerns over escalating AI spending, weakening free cash flow, regulatory scrutiny, and growing competitive pressure.
Investors are now demanding stronger evidence that Amazon's investments will generate attractive long-term returns, particularly with AI spending accelerating and free cash flow under pressure.