Jeff Bezos

Long before Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) became a trillion-dollar giant, Jeff Bezos shrugged off internet hype and leaned hard into customer obsession—even as critics questioned his company's razor-thin margins and relentless expansion. What Happened: In a 1999 interview with CNBC during the...

Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy reported on Wednesday that the company has not experienced any significant changes in consumer spending due to President Donald Trump‘s tariffs. What Happened: During Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting, Jassy said, “We have not...

The past weekend was a whirlwind of news in the tech and auto industries. From Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) showcasing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities to Uber (NYSE:UBER) doubling down on its autonomy upside, there was no shortage of developments. Let’s dive into the...

At the height of the dot-com bust, Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock cratered by about 94%. However, for Jeff Bezos, the collapse was just noise, because the company's fundamentals were improving. What Happened: In a 2018 episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations...

A new 90-day pause and lowered tariff amounts between the United States and China have helped send the stock market higher with the S&P 500 drifting back into positive territory for 2025. The stock market gains have also helped the richest people in the world get richer. Here's a look at how...

Jeff Bezos vaulted onto the Forbes billionaire list at 34 because he did one thing most rising Wall Street stars wouldn't risk. What Happened: The Princeton-trained computer scientist, class of '86, left hedge-fund D.E. Shaw as a vice president in 1994 after spotting a report that "Web usage was...

Editor’s Note: The story has been updated with Amazon’s statement. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) of concealing key evidence in the antitrust case that claims the retail giant abused its market power. As per a new court filing, the FTC says Amazon...

Elon Musk and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) could have company soon with the launch of the Slate electric pickup truck, a new electric vehicle from a company backed by Amazon.com founder and Musk rival Jeff Bezos. If early demand is any indication, the Slate EV pickup truck could be a hit. What Happened...

The recent relaxation of tariffs between the U.S. and China has sparked a significant market rally, with tech CEOs and founders reaping substantial benefits. What Happened: The “magnificent seven” stocks, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Nvidia...

Artificial intelligence has captured the imagination of virtually every company in the tech world as the technology rapidly becomes more powerful. Perplexity, an AI startup and a potential threat to Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, was valued at $14 billion in its latest...

What distinguishes a high-performing company from the rest? A culture that puts truth first, according to Jeff Bezos, who built Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) into $1.97 trillion e-commerce giant it is today. In his view, organizations must make space for honest conversations, even if they are...

The past week has been a whirlwind of political and business news. From President Donald Trump‘s personal calls to CEOs to an attempted assassination of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week. Trump’s Direct...

Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) CEO David Risher‘s leadership strategy, shaped by his decade working under tech titans Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has propelled the ride-sharing company to record performance in 2024. What Happened: Risher, who joined Lyft as CEO in 2023, credits a specific lesson from...

Shares of Nebius Group NV (NASDAQ:NBIS) are trading up more than 10% since Wednesday's open after the company announced a strategic investment in its AI data solutions subsidiary, Toloka. What To Know: The investment round is led by Bezos Expeditions, the investment arm of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos...

House Republicans could eliminate the federal EV credit program as the GOP Representatives consider ways to implement President Donald Trump's tax cut package. What Happened: "I think there is a better chance we kill it than save it. But we'll see how it comes out." GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson...