Amazon shares surged after robust cloud sales growth validated AI investments. The company posted its strongest cloud growth in over four years. This performance justifies a significant increase in planned capital spending for 2026. Unlike some rivals, Amazon demonstrated measurable returns from its AI spending. Investors responded positively, reinforcing confidence in the tech giant’s strategy.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap