Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
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Rockwell Automation crushes profit estimates but says customers are still cautious
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Call Of Duty Players Could Make “Great” Drone Pilots, Ukrainian Military Says
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Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
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Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter
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