What's Going On With Amazon Stock Today

  • Amazon.Com, Inc AMZN shares are trading higher Wednesday since reports suggested its plans to plans to revamp Alexa with its ChatGPT technology.
  • Despite laying off 2,000 Alexa employees in 2022, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy eyes the reboot of the voice assistant with ChatGPT-like features, Insider cites internal documents.
  • The documents highlighted Amazon's focus on new entertainment features for Alexa, including more conversational video search, personal recommendations, and storytelling and news-reading capabilities.
  • Amazon's homegrown large language model and generative AI technology called Alexa Teacher Model is set to power, Alexa.
  • Separately, Amazon launched a new fulfillment center in Windsor, Connecticut, Tuesday with the potential to add 2,000 new jobs.
  • This new facility expands Amazon's robust operations and logistics network in the state, with more than 15,000 full and part-time employees across Connecticut communities.
  • Amazon's 3.8 million-square-foot robotic fulfillment center helps to pick, pack and ship smaller customer items such as books, electronics, small household goods, and toys.
  • Paul Chew from Phillip Securities maintained a Buy rating on Amazon, with a price target of $120.00.
  • Price Action: AMZN shares traded higher by 2.02% at $105.72 on the last check Wednesday.
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