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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Shares Acquired by Interchange Capital Partners LLCDEAR DEIDRE: EVERY time I hug my partner he takes it as an opportunity to grope my boobs or shove a hand up my skirt. I’ve told him I don’t like it – sometimes, he squeezes my breasts so hard that it hurts – but he doesn’t listen. He’s 54, I’m 49 and we’ve been together for five years. He also wants me to talk dirty to him during sex, making me say things I find really disturbing. The sex is very impersonal, and I often feel I’m only there for his pleasure. As soon as it’s over, he ignores me. I think the problem started when he was out of work for a few months and got into the habit of watching online porn and cam girls every day. I kept asking him to stop but he said it was no worse than looking at social media. He tells me that he’s stopped now, but I don’t know if that’s true. Unless he‘s groping me, he ignores me. He blocks out everything I say like it’s white noise. I just get on with doing the housework. I left an abusive marriage ten years ago and I don’t have the strength to end another relationship. I love days when he goes to work because I feel less lonely when he’s not here. MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE DEIDRE SAYS: Nobody is allowed to grope you without your permission. Even though you’re in a relationship, non-consensual touching would still be classified as sexual assault. You might be right that porn has changed how he thinks about sex, as it can create a warped idea of what’s normal. Your first step is to talk to him one last time, and make sure you agree when it is – and isn’t – OK for him to touch you. If he refuses to listen, or won’t acknowledge that he’s overstepped the mark and it shows your feelings don’t matter to him. A lot of his behaviour is abusive, and if things don’t change, you would undoubtedly be happier without him. Having walked away from one abusive man before, it really is understandable that you would need help to go through the upheaval. Please do read my support pack on Abusive Partners. It gives you plenty more advice and resources. Every problem gets a personal reply from one of our trained counsellors. Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you. You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page or email us at: deardeidre@the-sun.co.ukASIA Resilience is the name of the game, Japan CPI eyed
Key nations raced Saturday to salvage UN climate talks after the poorest countries pushed back angrily for more than $300 billion a year in help from historic wealthy emitters. More than a day past the scheduled conclusion of two days of COP29 talks, host Azerbaijan urged bleary-eyed delegates to seek consensus to avoid failure. "I know that none of us want to leave Baku without a good outcome," COP president Mukhtar Babayev told a late-night session, urging all nations to "bridge the remaining divide". Developing power Brazil pleaded for at least some progress and said it would seek to build on it when it leads COP30 next year in the Amazon gateway of Belem. "After the difficult experience that we're having here in Baku, we need to reach some outcome that is minimally acceptable in line with the emergency we're facing," Brazil's environment minister Marina Silva told delegates. A number of nations have accused Azerbaijan, an authoritarian oil and gas exporter, of lacking the experience and will to meet the moment, as the planet again sets record temperatures and faces rising deadly disasters. Small island nations threatened by rising seas and impoverished African states on Saturday angrily stormed out of a meeting with Azerbaijan, saying their concerns had been ignored. The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries met directly with poorer nations to work out final details, with both blocs also concerned at efforts led by Saudi Arabia to water down calls from last year's summit to phase out fossil fuels. "If we don't do it, people at home -- in every home across the world -- would say, why did you not get an agreement? Because I believe we can," Irish climate minister Eamon Ryan told AFP. A draft of the final text seen by AFP proposes that rich nations raise to $300 billion a year by 2035 their commitment to poorer countries to fight climate change. It is up from $100 billion now provided by wealthy nations under a commitment set to expire -- and from $250 billion proposed in a draft Friday. That offer was slammed as offensively low by developing countries, which have demanded at least $500 billion to build resilience against climate change and cut emissions. Sierra Leone's climate minister Jiwoh Abdulai, whose country is among the world's poorest, called the draft "effectively a suicide pact for the rest of the world". As staff at the cavernous and windowless stadium began closing down, diplomats rushed to meetings with one another, some ready with food and water in preparation for another late night. Panama's outspoken negotiator, Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, voiced anger at offers by rich countries but warned not to repeat the failure of COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009. "I'm sad, I'm tired, I'm disheartened, I'm hungry, I'm sleep-deprived, but there is a tiny ray of optimism within me because this cannot become a new Copenhagen," he told reporters. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the revised offer of $300 billion was "a significant scaling up" of the existing pledge by developed nations, which also count the United States, EU and Japan among their ranks. Climate activists shouted "shame" as US climate envoy John Podesta walked the halls. "Hopefully this is the storm before the calm," he said. Wealthy nations say it is politically unrealistic to expect more in direct government funding. Donald Trump, a sceptic of both climate change and foreign assistance, returns to the White House in January and a number of other Western countries have seen right-wing backlashes against the green agenda. The draft deal posits a larger overall target of $1.3 trillion per year to cope with rising temperatures and disasters, but most would come from private sources. Ali Mohamed, the Kenyan chair of the African Group of Negotiators, told AFP: "No deal is better than a bad deal." South African environment minister Dion George, however, said: "I think being ambitious at this point is not going to be very useful." "What we are not up for is going backwards or standing still," he said. "We might as well just have stayed at home then." The US and EU have wanted newly wealthy emerging economies like China -- the world's largest emitter -- to chip in. China, which remains classified as a developing nation under the UN framework, provides climate assistance but wants to keep doing so on its own voluntary terms. The EU and other countries have also tussled with Saudi Arabia over including strong language on moving away from fossil fuels, which negotiators say the oil-producing country has resisted. "We will not allow the most vulnerable, especially the small island states, to be ripped off by the new, few rich fossil fuel emitters," said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. bur-np-sct/lth/givCountry singer Caleb Kennedy, who competed in American Idol Season 19, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following his involvement in a 2022 car crash that killed a man in Pacolet, South Carolina. Kennedy pled guilty last week to the felony charge of driving under the influence resulting in death, according to the Greenville News . He was initially sentenced to 25 years in prison and a $25,100 fine, but he had that sentence and fine reduced to eight years and $15,100, with three of those years served in home detention. He also received credit for the nearly three years he has already served. Additionally, the singer will serve five years of probation, and he is required to attend mental health and substance abuse counseling. The legal update comes nearly three years after Kennedy, then 17, struck and killed 54-year-old Larry Duane Parris while driving his Ford F-150 on February 8, 2022. Warrants alleged that Kennedy was under the influence of marijuana at the time, and he was arrested on the DUI charge on the day of the crash. Ryan Beasley, Kennedy’s attorney, told the News that the sentencing was fair. “He’s got no record, and he was a minor when this happened,” Beasley said. “This wasn’t such an egregious act that you see most of the time, where people were drinking and driving then they hit somebody at night or going the wrong way down the road. This was a weird reaction from his prescription medicine and possibly THC.” Beasley also said that Kennedy is “very remorseful” and that the sentencing “starts the healing process for everybody involved in this situation.” (The News notes that Parris’ family wanted the maximum 25-year sentence.) Kennedy made it to the Top 7 of American Idol Season 19 but withdrew from the competition after a video of him standing next to a person wearing a Ku Klux Klan-style hood resurfaced. “I was younger and did not think about the actions, but that’s not an excuse,” Kennedy said, in part, on social media at the time. “I wanna say I’m sorry to all my fans and everyone who I have let down.” More Headlines:
William Howard & Co Financial Advisors Inc Grows Position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)International Process Solutions Now Offering Comprehensive Lab Installation Services Across Southern and Northern California 12-18-2024 11:22 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire International Process Solutions (IPS), a trusted leader in calibration and compliance services, is proud to announce the expansion of its offerings with Lab Installation Services [ https://ips-us.com/calibration/lab-installation-san-diego/]now available across Southern and Northern California. This strategic move aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality laboratory setup solutions for businesses and research facilities in California's bustling biotech, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. With more than two decades of expertise in calibration, validation, and compliance, IPS has built a reputation for precision, efficiency, and reliability. The introduction of lab installation services demonstrates the company's commitment to providing end-to-end solutions for its clients, enabling laboratories to operate at optimal performance from the moment they are established. Meeting a Critical Industry Need Modern laboratories demand precision and attention to detail, from the placement of specialized equipment to the configuration of utilities and compliance with stringent regulatory standards. International Process Solutions' Lab Installation Services aim to address these challenges by offering comprehensive support for: 1. Equipment Installation: Placement and setup of essential lab tools, ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards. 2. Utility Integration: Connection and optimization of utilities such as gas lines, electrical systems, and HVAC to meet the specific needs of laboratory operations. 3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring installations meet ISO and GMP standards, as well as local and federal safety guidelines. 4. Customized Solutions: Tailored installations designed to meet the unique requirements of biotech, pharmaceutical, and research facilities. Expertise You Can Trust "We understand the critical role a well-installed laboratory plays in advancing science, innovation, and business operations," said IPS spokesperson. "By launching our Lab Installation Service s, we're empowering our clients with the tools and infrastructure they need to achieve precision and reliability from day one." IPS's team of certified professionals leverages their deep knowledge of calibration and compliance to deliver turnkey solutions for new and expanding laboratories. From initial planning and design to final installation and certification, IPS ensures a seamless and stress-free experience. Serving California's Leading Innovation Hubs The launch of Lab Installation Services is tailored to meet the needs of California's diverse industries, including biotechnology hubs in the Bay Area and rapidly growing pharmaceutical sectors in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company's dual presence in Northern and Southern California ensures timely and responsive service for businesses statewide. IPS's long-standing relationships with local and global clients further position the company as a trusted partner in advancing science and innovation. Whether it's a startup building its first lab or an established company expanding its research capabilities, IPS provides a comprehensive solution to meet their needs. Commitment to Sustainability In addition to offering cutting-edge services, International Process Solutions is committed to sustainability. The company integrates energy-efficient technologies and environmentally friendly practices in its installations, helping laboratories reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining peak efficiency. About International Process Solutions Based in San Carlos, California, International Process Solutions specializes in calibration, validation, and compliance services for biotech, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. As an ISO-certified company, IPS delivers exceptional quality and expertise, helping clients meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. The addition of Lab Installation Services further reinforces IPS's position as a one-stop solution provider for laboratory needs. Media Contact Company Name: International Process Solutions Contact Person: Jennifer Jarvis Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=international-process-solutions-now-offering-comprehensive-lab-installation-services-across-southern-and-northern-california ] Phone: 650-595-7890 Address:1300 Industrial Rd STE 22 City: San Carlos State: CA 94070 Country: United States Website: https://ips-us.com This release was published on openPR.WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries renewed cooperation for five more years to keep ties from deteriorating. In a letter Thursday to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the lawmakers, led by Sen. 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Country singer Caleb Kennedy, who competed in American Idol Season 19, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following his involvement in a 2022 car crash that killed a man in Pacolet, South Carolina. Kennedy pled guilty last week to the felony charge of driving under the influence resulting in death, according to the Greenville News . He was initially sentenced to 25 years in prison and a $25,100 fine, but he had that sentence and fine reduced to eight years and $15,100, with three of those years served in home detention. He also received credit for the nearly three years he has already served. Additionally, the singer will serve five years of probation, and he is required to attend mental health and substance abuse counseling. The legal update comes nearly three years after Kennedy, then 17, struck and killed 54-year-old Larry Duane Parris while driving his Ford F-150 on February 8, 2022. Warrants alleged that Kennedy was under the influence of marijuana at the time, and he was arrested on the DUI charge on the day of the crash. Ryan Beasley, Kennedy’s attorney, told the News that the sentencing was fair. “He’s got no record, and he was a minor when this happened,” Beasley said. “This wasn’t such an egregious act that you see most of the time, where people were drinking and driving then they hit somebody at night or going the wrong way down the road. This was a weird reaction from his prescription medicine and possibly THC.” Beasley also said that Kennedy is “very remorseful” and that the sentencing “starts the healing process for everybody involved in this situation.” (The News notes that Parris’ family wanted the maximum 25-year sentence.) Kennedy made it to the Top 7 of American Idol Season 19 but withdrew from the competition after a video of him standing next to a person wearing a Ku Klux Klan-style hood resurfaced. “I was younger and did not think about the actions, but that’s not an excuse,” Kennedy said, in part, on social media at the time. “I wanna say I’m sorry to all my fans and everyone who I have let down.” More Headlines:Report: NFL warns players of burglary rings targeting pro athletes
PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff’s officials said. The children’s conditions were not immediately known. The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, a private, K-8 school in Palermo, a community of 5,500 people about 65 miles (104 km) north of Sacramento. Related Articles National News | Abandoned mines in the US pose dangers to people and property when land gives way National News | Dog food recalled in 7 states for salmonella risk after puppy litter gets sick, FDA says National News | White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign National News | Powell: Fed’s independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions National News | United Healthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea said the 911 calls reported “an individual on campus who had fired shots at students,” and said that the shooter did not appear to have a connection to the school. The motive was not immediately known, he continued. One student was flown to a nearby hospital, Honea said. Authorities rushed students to the Oroville Church of the Nazarene to be reunited with their families, the sheriff’s office said. The school has been open since 1965 and caters to fewer than three dozen children, according to its website.J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 12.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 446,461 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after buying an additional 50,829 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises 2.3% of J.W. Cole Advisors Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 4th largest position. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $54,218,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in NVIDIA in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. lifted its stake in NVIDIA by 1,900.0% in the 2nd quarter. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. now owns 200 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. CGC Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in NVIDIA in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. acquired a new stake in NVIDIA in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Quest Partners LLC acquired a new stake in NVIDIA in the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. NVIDIA Stock Down 1.8 % NVDA opened at $142.44 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $138.16 and a 200 day moving average of $125.58. The company has a market cap of $3.49 trillion, a PE ratio of 56.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.63. NVIDIA Co. has a 12 month low of $45.60 and a 12 month high of $152.89. The company has a current ratio of 4.10, a quick ratio of 3.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. NVIDIA declared that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, August 28th that allows the company to buyback $50.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the computer hardware maker to reacquire up to 1.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued. NVIDIA Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be paid a $0.01 dividend. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.03%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 5th. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is presently 1.57%. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CEO Jen Hsun Huang sold 120,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.33, for a total transaction of $12,639,600.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 75,895,836 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,994,108,405.88. This trade represents a 0.16 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link . Also, Director John Dabiri sold 716 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.00, for a total transaction of $101,672.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 19,942 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,831,764. This trade represents a 3.47 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 1,796,986 shares of company stock worth $214,418,399 in the last three months. 4.23% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages recently issued reports on NVDA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $155.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Monday, November 18th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $165.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Finally, Craig Hallum increased their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $125.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 29th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-nine have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $164.15. Get Our Latest Report on NVIDIA NVIDIA Company Profile ( Free Report ) NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. Featured Articles Five stocks we like better than NVIDIA Best Stocks Under $5.00 Fast-Growing Companies That Are Still Undervalued What Investors Need to Know About Upcoming IPOs Top Cybersecurity Stock Picks for 2025 How to Effectively Use the MarketBeat Ratings Screener Archer or Joby: Which Aviation Company Might Rise Fastest? 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Gourmia Redefines Air Frying with a Top-to-Bottom Viewing Window, Innovative Fan Technology, and Vibrant, Trending Colors in a Sleek New Design BROOKLYN, N.Y. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gourmia®, a leader in innovative countertop kitchen appliances, proudly introduces the PanoramaTM Digital Air Fryer. This appliance elevates home cooking with its unique top-to-bottom viewing window, internal hologram display , and advanced functionality. The Panorama 7-Quart Digital Air Fryer combines groundbreaking technology with everyday practicality, making it a must-have for every kitchen. It is available exclusively in-store at Walmart and Walmart.com , with special holiday pricing of $69.00 . "The Panorama Digital Air Fryer is a culinary game-changer, blending performance, style, and convenience," said Heshy Biegeleisen , Founder of Gourmia. "Our team engineered the Panorama Digital Air Fryer to make a home chef's favorite dishes healthier and easier to prepare. 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Tesla ( TSLA 5.34% ) and Amazon ( AMZN 2.94% ) are included in that number, with shares advancing 57% and 49%, respectively. But the billionaire hedge fund managers below bought one and sold the other in the third quarter. Louis Bacon of Moore Capital Management bought 25,000 shares of Tesla, increasing his position by 19%. Meanwhile, he sold 616,475 shares of Amazon, reducing his stake by 76%. Tesla rose to his 13th-largest holding, while Amazon fell to his 16th-largest. Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors bought 1.1 million shares of Tesla, increasing his position by nearly 400%. Meanwhile, he sold 7.2 million shares of Amazon, reducing his stake by 94%. Amazon had been his largest holding, excluding options and index funds. Dan Loeb of Third Point bought 400,000 shares of Tesla, starting a new position. He also sold 1.4 million shares of Amazon, reducing his stake by 27%. Amazon had been his largest holding, but it now ranks second. Investors can learn a lot by tracking trades made by accomplished fund managers, but it's important to keep things in perspective. The trades above were made in the third quarter, which ended two months ago. Here's what investors need to know about Tesla and Amazon as we head into 2025. Tesla: The stock some billionaires were buying Tesla is the leading manufacturer of battery electric vehicles , though its market share fell about 3 points in the past year amid increased competition and a challenging economic environment. During that period, the company reported disappointing financial results in several consecutive quarters as price cuts meant to boost demand cut into margins. Tesla began to regain some momentum in the third quarter. Deliveries increased 6% after falling 5% in the prior quarter. In turn, revenue increased 8% to $25 billion, operating margin expanded 3 percentage points, and non-GAAP earnings increased 9% to $0.72 per diluted share. The company also said it will introduce more affordable vehicle models next year, and CEO Elon Musk believes deliveries could jump 20% to 30% in 2025. However, Tesla's largest opportunity lies in artificial intelligence (AI) software and services. The company plans to release an unsupervised version of its full self-driving (FSD) software in California and Texas next year. It will also launch an autonomous ride-hailing service in those markets. Additionally, Tesla is in talks to license its FSD software to other automakers. Elon Musk says gross margin could top 70% as autonomous driving technology becomes a larger source of revenue. But he believes the humanoid robot Optimus will be the company's most valuable product. On the third-quarter earnings call , he told analysts, "I feel confident in saying that we have the most advanced humanoid robot by a long shot." Looking ahead, Wall Street estimates Tesla's adjusted earnings will increase by 28% over the next year, which makes the current valuation of 160 times adjusted earnings look absurd. But that consensus estimate fails to account for revenue increases and margin expansion that autonomous driving technology may bring in a few years, and the market is absolutely pricing in those possibilities, at least to some degree. That puts investors in a tricky position: If Tesla fails to achieve its goals surrounding FSD and autonomous ride-sharing, the stock will likely crash. But if Tesla does accomplish those goals, it could revolutionize the mobility and transportation industries. That same logic applies to its ambitions in robotics. Personally, I think young investors (i.e., those with a long time horizon) who are comfortable with volatility should have some exposure to Tesla. While the stock is undeniably expensive, anyone who meets those criteria should consider buying a tiny position today. But I also think better opportunities will present themselves in the future, so shareholders should be prepared to buy the stock on dips. Amazon: The stock some billionaires were selling Amazon has a strong position in e-commerce , digital advertising, and cloud computing . Specifically, it operates the largest online marketplace in North America and Western Europe as measured by sales. It is the third-largest adtech company worldwide. And Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the largest public cloud. The company is leaning into artificial intelligence across all three segments to increase revenue and improve efficiency, especially in its cloud computing business. In the last 18 months, AWS released nearly twice as many machine learning and generative AI features as the other leading public clouds combined, according to CEO Andy Jassy. He also said AI revenue was growing at a triple-digit pace. Amazon reported solid financial results in the third quarter, beating estimates on the top and bottom lines. Revenue increased 11% to $159 billion due to particularly strong sales growth in advertising and cloud services. Meanwhile, its operating margin expanded more than 3 percentage points, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) earnings jumped 52% to $1.43 per diluted share. Importantly, according to eMarketer, Amazon is expected to gain share in e-commerce and digital advertising in the next two years. Additionally, AWS is ideally positioned to benefit as demand for AI infrastructure and platform services increases, given it has nearly as much market share as Microsoft Azure and Alphabet 's Google Cloud combined. With that in mind, Wall Street expects Amazon's earnings to increase 26% over the next year. That seems like a reasonable estimate, considering the tailwinds behind the business, and it makes the current valuation of 49 times earnings look tolerable. Those numbers give a price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.9, which is neither cheap nor outrageously expensive. Despite several billionaires selling Amazon shares, patient investors should feel confident buying a small position today. I think most Wall Street analysts would agree with that statement. Among the 70 analysts who follow Amazon, 94% have a buy rating on the stock.