AWS Backlog Surges Past $496 Billion as Amazon Stock Faces Scrutiny

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) backlog has reached a staggering $496 billion. This massive figure makes AWS, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) most lucrative segment with the highest profit margin.

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