Amazon Stock Soars Record 15%, Prediction Markets Bet 2026 Capex Over $200B
Polymarket · x · 2026-08-01
Boosted by strong earnings and AI demand, Amazon shares surged 15.3% in its biggest single-day gain in 14 years. Meanwhile, Polymarket odds heavily favor Amazon's 2026 capital expenditures exceeding $200 billion, reflecting investor expectations for continued massive AI infrastructure investments by tech giants.
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