Amazon, Yahoo, and a Tech Earnings Season Primer

The video discusses Amazon's cloud business, highlighting its significant contribution to profits despite being a small part of total revenue. It explores Amazon's shift from retail to cloud infrastructure, driving financial growth. The role of AI and big data in Amazon's retail sector is examined, with a focus on Prime's impact on growth. Yahoo's financial struggles and potential sale are analyzed, including Marissa Mayer's acquisition strategy. Finally, the video provides insights into tech stocks, with a positive outlook on Netflix, Priceline, and Google.

What percentage of Amazon's total revenue is contributed by AWS?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 50%

What is the primary reason for the positive financial inflection point in Amazon?

• Introduction of new products

• Expansion into new markets

• Shift to a high-margin cloud infrastructure business

• Increased retail sales

What has been the biggest driver of Amazon's retail growth in North America?

• Partnerships with other retailers

• New product launches

• Amazon Prime

• Amazon Web Services

Which international markets are showing promising growth for Amazon?

• South America and Africa

• Japan and Western Europe

• Middle East and North Africa

• Australia and New Zealand

What was a significant acquisition made by Yahoo under Marissa Mayer's leadership?

• Tumblr

• WhatsApp

• Instagram

• Snapchat

What is the main reason Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr is considered unsuccessful?

• Competition from Facebook

• Lack of integration

• Decline in user base

• High acquisition cost

Which tech stock is considered to have the best risk-reward potential according to the narrator?

• Netflix

• Amazon

• eBay

• Yahoo