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May 15, 2026
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A Stock Market of Amazonian Proportions | Everybody's Business
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Everybody's Business
Max Chafkin
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Stacy Vanek Smith
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Kyla Scanlon
(Guest)
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Sean Wen
(Guest)
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Brad Stone
(Technology journalist and analyst)
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Executive Summary
Amazon is aggressively pivoting to AI with a $200 billion CapEx investment in data centers and custom chips to counter competitors like Microsoft and Google, aiming to become the foundational platform for enterprise AI through AWS.
The stock market exhibits a significant disconnect from economic reality, with AI optimism fueling a rally despite major headwinds like geopolitical conflict (Strait of Hormuz closure), persistent inflation, and high interest rates.
A persistent market expectation of a Federal Reserve or government bailout (the "Fed put") is fueling risk-taking, potentially masking systemic risks and putting retirement accounts in jeopardy if a correction occurs.
A growing societal and generational backlash against AI is emerging, driven by fears of job displacement for entry-level roles, which could lead to increased regulatory pressure and hinder widespread adoption.
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