Core Viewpoint - Amazon's stock has faced challenges this year, but some Wall Street analysts see this pullback as a potential buying opportunity for investors optimistic about long-term returns from artificial intelligence (AI) [1] Group 1: Stock Performance and Market Sentiment - Amazon's stock has declined by 9.2% over the past 12 months, underperforming the Nasdaq Composite Index, which has risen by approximately 13% during the same period [1] - Following the earnings report on February 5, the stock fell by about 7.5% due to concerns over disappointing earnings and significant AI capital expenditure plans [1] - Despite a recent rebound, the stock's expected price-to-earnings ratio for the next 12 months is around 25.8, significantly lower than its five-year average of 48.1 [1] Group 2: AWS and Growth Potential - Morgan Stanley's analyst Brian Nowak views AWS as a "market undervalued generative AI winner," highlighting that demand for cloud services continues to drive growth for the company [2] - As of the latest earnings call, Amazon's backlog of unfulfilled contracts reached $244 billion, a 40% year-over-year increase [2] - Nowak maintains a bullish outlook on AWS's capital expenditure expansion, giving Amazon an "overweight" rating with a target price of $300, indicating over 45% upside potential from current levels [2] Group 3: Cash Flow and Investor Confidence - Amazon's free cash flow for the past 12 months was $11.2 billion, significantly lower than the $38.2 billion reported in the same period last year [3] - As AI capital expenditure becomes a long-term theme, investors are expected to closely monitor the company's guidance on free cash flow prospects [3] - Recent stock movements suggest some investors may be regaining confidence in Amazon, as the stock rose after a nine-day consecutive decline, marking the longest losing streak since July 2006 [3]

周三（2月18日），三大指数集体收升。 截至收盘，道琼斯指数涨0.26%，报49662.66点；标普500指数涨0.56%，报6881.31点；纳斯达克综合指数涨0.78%，报22753.63点。 | 名称 | | 電新价 | 7505 20 | 瑞珠唱 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 道現斯指数 | 0 | 49662.66 | +129.47 | 0.26% | | 标普500指数 | | 6881.31 | +38.09 | 0.56% | | 纳斯达克综合指数 | | 22753.63 | +175.25 | 0.78% | "七巨头"集体走高，英伟达收涨1.63%，前一天与Meta宣布达成多年跨代际战略合作伙伴关系；亚马逊涨1.81%，公司获潘兴广场大幅增持，成为该 基金的第三大重仓股。 安联投资管理公司高管Charlie Ripley表示："从我们的角度来看，会议纪要支持了我们的观点，即在可预见的未来美联储是不可能降息的。" 盘中，美国方面消息称，目前没有任何迹象表明美国与伊朗的外交谈判会取得突破，与此同时，越来越多的证据表明美对伊军事行动"迫在眉睫"。 受 ...

Group 1: Stock Market Performance - Technology and energy stocks were the main drivers of the US stock market's rise on Wednesday, with the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks all closing higher, led by Amazon and Nvidia, which both saw intraday gains of nearly 3% [1] - Nvidia's stock price benefited from a new agreement with Meta to deploy millions of Nvidia chips over the coming years [1] - Amazon's stock was supported by a 65% increase in holdings from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square, despite a 77% cut in holdings by Berkshire Hathaway [1] - Major US stock indices showed gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.56% to 6881.31 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.26% to 49662.66 points, and the Nasdaq up 0.78% to 22753.635 points [10] Group 2: Economic Data and Federal Reserve - Strong economic data, including December new housing starts and core capital goods orders, exceeded expectations, temporarily overshadowing AI-related concerns and supporting gains in major US stock indices [2] - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes revealed internal divisions regarding interest rate decisions, with some officials advocating for the inclusion of potential rate hikes in guidance, which led to a reduction in stock gains [3] Group 3: Energy Sector - Energy stocks were boosted by a rebound in oil prices, with US oil prices rising over 5% at one point, marking the largest increase in nearly four months [33] - The potential for military action against Iran by the US has increased, contributing to the rise in oil prices, with WTI crude oil closing at $65.19 per barrel, up 4.59% [34] Group 4: Precious Metals - Gold prices initially rose above $5000 but fell back below this level after the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes were released, with spot gold closing at $4985.45, up 2.2% for the day [35][37] - Silver prices also saw significant gains, with COMEX silver futures rising 5.5% to $77.598 per ounce [38]

Core Insights - The 2026 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list emphasizes the importance of reputation management and the ability to navigate constant change, highlighting that innovation is now a survival reflex based on human trust [1][2]. Company Rankings - The top companies in the 2026 list include: 1. Apple 2. Microsoft 3. Amazon.com 4. Nvidia 5. JPMorgan Chase 6. Berkshire Hathaway 7. Costco Wholesale 8. Alphabet 9. Walmart 10. American Express 11. Delta Air Lines 12. Netflix 13. Coca-Cola 14. Marriott International 15. Walt Disney 16. Goldman Sachs Group 17. Eli Lilly 18. FedEx 19. Procter & Gamble 20. Salesforce 21. Home Depot 22. BlackRock 23. Toyota Motor 24. Singapore Airlines 25. Nike 26. BMW 27. USAA 28. Starbucks 29. Johnson & Johnson 30. Morgan Stanley 31. Bank of America 32. IBM 33. Accenture 34. Caterpillar 35. Visa 36. Taiwan Semiconductor 37. Samsung Electronics 38. ServiceNow 39. Danaher 40. Mastercard 41. L'Oréal 42. Lowe's Companies, Inc. 43. UPS 44. GE Aerospace 45. Airbus 46. Pfizer 47. Lockheed Martin 48. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) 49. Workday 50. Publix Super Markets [3][4]. Case Studies - **Walmart (No. 9)**: Walmart has transformed retail by leveraging its physical presence as an innovation asset, introducing the "Agentic AI" assistant, Sparky, to manage grocery budgets and meal planning. This approach has allowed 1.5 million associates to focus on higher-value tasks rather than inventory scanning [5][6]. - **Eli Lilly (No. 17)**: Eli Lilly's ascent into the top 20 is attributed to its partnership with Nvidia to create a powerful AI supercomputer, enhancing the customer experience through "LillyDirect," which streamlines access to medications [7]. - **Nvidia (No. 4)**: Nvidia's rise is linked to its culture of openness and collaboration, where learning is encouraged as a collective effort, allowing the company to outpace competitors in innovation [8]. - **Singapore Airlines (No. 24)**: The airline has invested $1.1 billion in retrofitting its Airbus A350 fleet with satellite internet, addressing the digital isolation of long-haul travel and enhancing the passenger experience [9][10]. Innovation Multiplier - The concept of the "Innovation Multiplier" is crucial for companies on the list, emphasizing the ability to apply new technologies to existing problems to create sustainable value. Companies like Apple maintain their top positions by delivering human-centered technology solutions [12]. Ranking Methodology - The 2026 rankings were determined through a survey of 3,700 executives, directors, and analysts, evaluating companies on nine criteria, including innovation and social responsibility. A company must rank in the top half of its industry to be included [13].

Despite Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) enduring its worst losing streak in two decades, Futurum Chief Research Officer David Nicholson argues the market's aggressive sell-off is driven by anxiety rather than a shift in business fundamentals. Market Sentiment Vs. Reality Amazon recently faced a historic nine-day losing streak, its longest since 2006, resulting in a staggering $400 billion wipeout in market capitalization. The decline saw shares slide 18.19% in these nine days and 12.23% year-to-date, which ...

Company Developments - Meta Platforms and Nvidia have entered a multi-year agreement for Meta to deploy millions of Nvidia's AI chips, boosting Nvidia's position in AI hardware as Meta expands its data center capabilities [1][2] - Nvidia's shares increased by 1.6% following the announcement, while Meta's shares rose by 0.6% [2] - Amazon's stock rose by 1.8% after it was reported that Bill Aman's Pershing Square increased its stake in Amazon by 65% in the fourth quarter, making it the fund's third-largest position [3] Regulatory Updates - The FDA has reversed its initial refusal and agreed to review Moderna's application for its first mRNA-based seasonal flu shot, which is now expected to receive a final regulatory decision by August 5th [4][5] - Moderna's stock climbed approximately 6% on the news, with the company aiming to have the vaccine ready for the 2026-2027 flu season [6] Economic Indicators - Walmart is set to report earnings, with analysts expecting a revenue growth of about 5.6% year-over-year to $190.6 billion, an improvement from the previous year's 4.1% increase [9][10] - Earnings per share are anticipated to be around $0.73, and Walmart has only missed Wall Street revenue estimates once in the past two years [10] - Jobless claims data will be released, which is expected to provide insights into the stability of the job market following strong jobs data from the previous week [12][13] - The trade balance for November is projected at $56.8 billion, which will influence GDP estimates [14]

Core Insights - Amazon plans to invest approximately $200 billion in capital expenditures by 2026, marking a significant increase from the previous year [1] Group 1 - The planned investment represents a substantial jump in capital expenditures compared to last year's figures [1]

来源：环球市场播报 北京时间2月19日凌晨，美股周三收高。最新联储政策会议纪要凸显通胀担忧，并且官员们对随后的货 币政策方向存在分歧。美国声称仍然存在对伊朗动武的可能性，导致国际油价大涨。 道指涨129.47点，涨幅为0.26%，报49662.66点；纳指涨175.25点，涨幅为0.78%，报22753.63点；标普 500指数涨38.09点，涨幅为0.56%，报6881.31点。 英伟达收高1.6%，此前有报道称，Meta Platforms宣布将在其数据中心建设中使用数百万块英伟达芯 片。 此外，同为"科技股七巨头"成员的亚马逊上涨1.8%，此前监管文件显示著名投资者比尔-阿克曼的潘兴 广场（Pershing Square）基金在第四季度将其在这家电商巨头的持股增加了65%。这使得亚马逊成为该 基金的第三大重仓股。 在此之前，亚马逊遭遇连续九天的下跌。从2月2日到上周五，该股市值下跌了约18%，创下自2006年以 来最严重的连跌纪录，市值蒸发超过4500亿美元，原因是投资者质疑其人工智能支出计划的价值。 美光科技大涨5.3%，因有报道称著名对冲基金经理大卫-泰珀（David Tepper）旗下的Appal ...

其他市场方面，随着华尔街消化美国和伊朗之间的最新进展，油价跳涨。美国副总统JD·万斯周二表 示，伊朗在本周的核谈判中未能回应美国的红线，军事行动仍有可能。 科技股七巨头的另一成员亚马逊在监管文件显示比尔·阿克曼的Pershing Square基金在第四季度将其在这 家电商巨头的持股增加了65%后，股价也上涨了2%。这使得亚马逊成为该基金的第三大重仓股。该股 此前刚刚结束了连续九天的下跌。 美光科技股价在大卫·泰珀的Appaloosa Management增持这家芯片制造商股份后也出现上涨。该股尾盘上 涨超过5%。 在這些股票提振大市的同时，Logan Capital Management的斯蒂芬·李指出，科技领域中一些"不太为人熟 知"的股票也表现良好，包括工业技术类股，例如天宝导航公司（Trimble）。该公司股价当日上涨2%。 "当我们剥开表象，审视相对赢家时，我不确定今天是否真的推翻了市场正在扩大的观点，"这位创始负 责人表示，并补充说市场正变得"越来越有辨别力"。 投资者仔细考虑了美联储1月的会议纪要。纪要显示，与会者普遍赞同央行将关键利率维持在3.5%至 3.75%区间不变的决定。然而，官员们对随后 ...

Group 1 - The AI capital expenditure boom is projected to exceed $400 billion in borrowing this year, significantly higher than the $165 billion raised in 2025 [1] - Concerns are raised regarding the opacity of AI debt exposure, as funding methods like special purpose vehicles and off-balance-sheet financing may not be immediately visible to investors [2] - A Bank of America survey indicates a decline in fund managers advocating for increased capital spending, with only 20% supporting it, down from 34% the previous month [3] Group 2 - Prediction markets suggest a 20% probability of an industry downturn by the end of 2026, with specific triggers identified such as a 50% drop in Nvidia's stock price [4] - The net notional CDS outstanding for major tech companies has surged to nearly $10 billion, indicating a rush among investors to hedge against AI debt exposure [5]