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BullDigest's March 24 Post-Market Summary of Amazon.com, Inc.

  • 24.03.2025 22:02
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  • Keywords: Post-Market, Summary, Amazon.com, Inc.

Check out BullDigest's March 24 Post-Market Summary of Amazon.com, Inc.. We provide a summary of the key news from market opening hours.

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Estimated market influence

Summit Delivery Solutions LLC

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Layoffs of 101 employees by March 31 due to undisclosed reasons.

Amazon

Amazon

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Stock price increased by 3.59% to $203.26 amid potential exclusion from tariffs, reducing supply chain disruptions and costs for electronics.

Microsoft

Microsoft

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Surface Laptop 7 configurations have 'frequently returned' label despite positive reviews; issues with peripherals compatibility.

Velvet Caviar

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Recall of nearly 90,000 power banks due to overheating and fire risk; 19 reports of overheating/fire and 10 minor injuries.

VC Group

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Offering free replacements for recalled Velvet Caviar MagSafe wireless power packs.

IngramSpark

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; print-on-demand, global distribution, ISBN assistance, marketing support.

BookBaby

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; print-on-demand, editing, design, marketing, e-book & audiobook publishing.

Barnes & Noble Press

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; direct access to B&N customers, generous royalties, third-party resources.

Lulu

Lulu

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Alternative to Amazon KDP; print-on-demand, book printing API for e-commerce integration, various book types.

Google Play Books

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; large reach but limited features and support.

PublishDrive

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; global reach, cover/metadata generators, print-on-demand, flat fee structure.

Kobo Writing Life

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; e-book focus, 70% royalties.

Apple Books for Authors

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; direct publishing to Apple Books, reader recommendations, digital-first approach.

Draft2Digital

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to Amazon KDP; manuscript conversion tools, multi-platform distribution, 10% commission.

JEKEMORYE

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Praised by Amazon customers for mains-powered garden string lights with positive reviews on brightness and waterproof design.

Next

Next

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Alternative to JEKEMORYE; priced at £28 for garden string lights.

B&Q

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to JEKEMORYE; priced at £18 for garden string lights.

Dunelm

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Alternative to JEKEMORYE; priced at £40 for garden string lights.

Andy Jassy

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Announced a shift in promotion policy emphasizing leaders who achieve the most with minimal resources.

Amazon Music Unlimited

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Offers HD audio, vast library, Alexa integration; potential future innovations include AI-driven personalized soundscapes and gaming/VR platform integration.

Fire Stick Digital Library

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Does not support digital libraries from Apple or Google; lacks access to Google Play Store.

Context

Business Insights and Market Implications Summary

Amazon Delivery Service Layoffs

  • Summit Delivery Solutions LLC, an Amazon DSP in East Taunton, MA, plans to lay off 101 employees by March 31 due to undisclosed reasons.
  • Amazon stock (AMZN) rose 3.59% to $203.26 amid reports that President Trump may exclude semiconductors from tariffs, potentially reducing supply chain disruptions and costs.

Amazon Surface Laptop 7 Recall

  • Certain Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 configurations powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip are being labeled as "frequently returned" on Amazon.
  • Affected models include those with 15-inch screens (16GB/32GB RAM, 1TB storage) and 13.8-inch screens (16GB RAM, 256GB/1TB storage).
  • Common complaints: compatibility issues with peripherals due to ARM-based architecture and USB-C limitations.

Velvet Caviar Power Bank Recall

  • Nearly 90,000 Velvet Caviar MagSafe wireless power banks (model ZHX-PB21) are being recalled due to overheating and fire risks.
  • Sold on velvetcaviar.com and Amazon between November 2022 and October 2024 for $65 each.
  • VC Group is offering free replacements (black chargers).
  • 19 reports of overheating/fire and 10 minor injuries have been recorded.

KDP Alternatives

  • Several alternatives to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) exist, including:
    • IngramSpark: Print-on-demand, global distribution, ISBN assistance.
    • BookBaby: Editing, design, marketing, e-book & audiobook publishing.
    • Barnes & Noble Press: Direct access to B&N customers, generous royalties.
    • Lulu: Book printing API for e-commerce integration.
    • Google Play Books: Large global reach (75 countries), 70% commission.
    • PublishDrive: Global reach, cover/metadata generators, flat fee structure.
    • Kobo Writing Life: E-book focus, Kobo Plus subscription inclusion.
    • Apple Books for Authors: Direct publishing to Apple Books, reader recommendations.
    • Draft2Digital: Manuscript conversion tools, multi-platform distribution.

Amazon Garden String Lights

  • JEKEMORYE mains-powered garden string lights are highly praised by Amazon customers, priced at £14.99.
  • Positive reviews highlight brightness, waterproof design (IP44), and ease of installation with clips.
  • Criticisms include lack of dimming/remote control capabilities and need for 240V extension cords.
  • Alternatives: Next (£28), B&Q (£18), Dunelm (£40).

Amazon CEO Promotion Policy

  • Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO, announced a shift in promotion policy during a Town Hall, emphasizing that the best leaders achieve results with minimal resources.

Amazon Music Unlimited 2025 Review

  • Amazon Music Unlimited offers HD audio, a vast music library, and seamless Alexa integration.
  • Subscription models: individual, family, student/Prime plans.
  • Strengths: Amazon ecosystem integration, HD audio; Weaknesses: lack of sleek UI, occasional lack of exclusive releases.

Fire Stick Digital Library Limitations

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max supports streaming services and Xbox Game Pass but lacks access to digital libraries from Apple or Google.
  • Does not support the Google Play Store, making it unsuitable for users invested in those ecosystems.