Amazon’s stock closed at $222.69, down 4.42%, due to a broader tech and AI sell-off. Trading volume was 87.3 million shares, exceeding the three-month average by 110%. The company grew 227,327% since its 1997 IPO.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 1.20% and 1.59% respectively, with Alibaba and Walmart also declining. Amazon reported mixed results after hours, with revenue beating expectations but capital spending guidance causing concern.

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