1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Reaches Historic $2 Trillion Market Cap Milestone

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Amazon has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a $2 trillion market capitalization for the first time in its history. This momentous event occurred during intraday trading on Wednesday, propelling Amazon into an elite group of tech giants that have crossed this formidable threshold. The company’s stock closed up 3.9% at $193.61, marking a significant moment for the e-commerce and cloud computing behemoth.

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