E-Commerce Today - E-Commerce's Expanding Role Amid Industry Shifts And Inflation
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settled at $222.54 up 1.4%. On Wednesday, AWS expanded its relationship with VideoAmp to enhance privacy-oriented, cross-platform measurement solutions via AWS Clean Rooms.
finished trading at $373.38 down 2.3%. This week, the company partnered with the Premier League to enhance fan engagement with AI-powered personalised digital experiences.
closed at $103.83 down 3.9%.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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"FTI Consulting Report: An Endgame for the Epic E-Commerce Era Is Within Sight" from FTI Consulting, Inc. on GlobeNewswire (published 07 July 2025)
Companies discussed in this article include SZSE:002640 NasdaqGS:AMZN NasdaqGS:ADBE NYSE:BABA and OTCPK:MALG.
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