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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Amazon Robot Army Could Crush Tesla in the AI Race
June 20 - Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has the potential to become one of the most prominent competitors in the robotics and AI industry, and it could become an attractive alternative investment to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) due to its lower volatility. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with AMZN. Tesla used to be priced highly, and some investors might be reluctant to do it due to its expensive pricing as well as difficulties with the car business. According to the analysts, the company that has entered the political stage and competes with Chinese EV car manufacturers also contributes to the risk picture. Amazon, on the other hand, is already utilizing the large-scale use of robotics in its logistics and facilities network. The company has installed more than 750,000 robots on its premises that consist of autonomous systems like Proteus and robotic arms like Sparrow and Cardinal, designed to increase the efficiency of operations in the company. In the mean time, Amazon is continuing to expand AI with its AWS cloud services and also with the development of custom chips through Annapurna Labs. Its Zoox unit also plans to roll out the robotaxi service in Las Vegas and expand it to San Francisco. Valuation may also favor Amazon. Forecasts from analysts suggest the stock trades at about 35 times 2025 earnings estimates, dropping to roughly 14 times by 2030 as profits grow. Tesla's forward price-to-earnings multiple, meanwhile, sits significantly higher, estimated at 172 times for 2025. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has projected the humanoid robotics market could expand to $5 trillion by 2050, while Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) sees potential for $38 billion by 2035. Both Amazon and Tesla are identified as potential leaders in this space. Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) estimates Amazon could save $7.1 billion annually by 2032 through expanded use of robots and AI. Shares of Amazon recently bounced back to around $215 after falling near $160 in April. The 50-day moving average is near $196, and the 200-day sits around $203. The analyst views pullbacks below $200 as potential buying opportunities for long-term investors. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thousands of new homes being built in SW Florida. What's happening in Naples, Collier?
New home construction continues across Southwest Florida, and in Collier County coincides with two major I-75 interchange updates: at U.S./SR 951 (Exit 101) and the county's first diverging diamond under construction at Pine Ridge Road (exit 107). Thousands of homes, single-family and multi-family, have been approved, are in the planning stages or are under construction in the largest county in the state of Florida with 1,997 square miles of land. Most available land is in the north and east, and growth is pushing that way. Golden Gate Estates, a vast residential area in eastern Collier County, is still under construction, offering large acreage lots ranging from 1 to over 10 acres. The Golden Gate community is estimated to have a population of about 30,000, according to World Population Review. It has an expected build out of more than 54,000 residents, with a density of about 1 person per acre. A community called Bellmar made up of three villages, including a whole new town, is proposed and has been approved at the county level for as many as 8,350 homes in east Collier County near Golden Gate Estates. Collier Enterprises has obtained some of the required local and state permits for the rural village east of Golden Gate Estates, the developer still needs what's known as a Section 404, or wetlands permit, under the Clean Water Act to begin construction. As many as 2,111 luxury single-family homes and villas may be built along the 951/Collier Boulevard corridor in the communities of Caymas, Seven Shores, Tamarindo and Summerlit – all on the northbound side of Collier Boulevard. Fiori, Sparrow's Amberlin South, Savoy, Allegro and Cadenza, Hammock Park, Azalea Park and Ekos will add 2,228 apartments and townhomes to Collier Boulevard. Ekos on Collier, is a proposed rental community that would be "100% affordable" and target essential workers, such as teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other "civil servants," including county employees, as well as seniors and veterans. An assisted-living facility with a memory care unit and an independent living community will add 339 units to the area through Marquies and Watercrest independent living. Both will be located at 951 and Rattlesnake Hammock. A 92-unit assisted living and memory care center – The Watermark Marco Island opened on Marco Island in April. Minto Communities has started sales in its final phase of Isles of Collier Preserve, which eventually will have 1,825 homes at buildout. Located at 5445 Caribe Ave., just off of U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail East, the Isles is in its 17th phase, one that will add 229 homesites. On Corkscrew Road and State Road 82, at the intersection of Collier, Lee, and Hendry counties, Alico Inc. is getting out of the citrus business and into development. The publicly traded company based in Fort Myers is planning two villages in what ultimately will be a 3,000-acre master-planned community with about 9,000 homes. Greenway Fritchey is two proposed communities on two different tracts of a 229.1-acre property at the northeastern intersection of Greenway and Fritchey Roads, about a half mile north of Tamiami Trail East. The communities if approved would build 5.72 dwelling units per acre for a total of 1,300 homes. The planned residential development includes a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to create affordable workforce housing. Naples-based Gulf Bay Group of Cos., the developer of Fiddler's Creek, has proposed a four-story, 750-unit apartment complex on land many neighbors believed would remain untouched by residential or commercial development forever. The project includes 225 rent-restricted units, set aside for affordable and workforce housing. A new residential subdistrict on what's now agriculturally-zoned land — at 341 Sabal Palm Road – if approved would allow for development of up to 423 single-family and townhomes, at a density of 2.5 units an acre on a roughly 169-acre site, near the Picayune Strand State Forest. The property has been the site of a citrus grove for decades. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Naples, Collier County, FL: What new communities being built, planned?
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Business Standard
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Amazon testing humanoid delivery robots in San Francisco 'humanoid park'
Amazon is working on artificial intelligence (AI) software to power humanoid robots that could eventually replace human delivery workers, according to a report by The Information. The tech giant is also said to be building a dedicated testing facility, dubbed a 'humanoid park', in San Francisco to trial these robots in indoor obstacle environments. While Amazon has not publicly confirmed the report, the move would mark a significant leap in its automation efforts, which already include a growing roster of robotic systems in its warehouses. What is Amazon's goal for humanoid delivery robots? Amazon's AI-powered humanoid robots are still in the early stages, with the company reportedly using third-party hardware during initial testing. The goal, The Information report suggests, is to eventually create a robot workforce capable of navigating complex delivery routes, a job traditionally done by human drivers and gig workers. What robots are already part of Amazon's automation network? Amazon has already deployed or is testing several advanced robots in its fulfilment network: Digit: A humanoid robot developed to handle empty totes in warehouses. Designed for mobility and flexibility, Digit is being tested for repetitive manual tasks. Robin & Cardinal: Robotic arms that can lift packages up to 50 pounds. Sparrow: A robotic arm designed to pick individual items from bins and redistribute them. Proteus: An autonomous mobile robot that moves carts across warehouse floors. Sequoia: A storage system that delivers totes to employees ergonomically, minimising bending and reaching. Robin is already operational in dozens of warehouses, while others remain in pilot phases. The company claims these robots improve efficiency, speed up order fulfilment, and reduce employee injuries. ALSO READ | How will humanoid robots affect Amazon's workforce? While Amazon touts the benefits of its robots, the increasing reliance on automation raises concerns about the future of human jobs. Amazon has previously stated that automation enhances worker safety and productivity, but critics argue that it also threatens job stability in the long term. While automation may reduce the need for human labour in certain tasks, the complete replacement of human delivery personnel is speculative at this stage.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apex Legends June update brings no new content but improves characters; here are all the details
Respawn Entertainment has released a new update for Apex Legends that implements significant balance changes to the battle royale game. This update, launched as June begins, primarily focuses on adjusting several popular Legends. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The update does not introduce new content to the game but aims to rebalance the power of certain characters that players have found particularly effective in battle. Season 25 of Apex Legends, which started on May 6, introduced Sparrow, a new Legend. Sparrow is part of the Recon Class and possesses abilities including Double Jump, Tracker Dart, and Stinger Bolt. The Apex Legends roster now includes 27 playable characters. According to Apex Legends Status, Sparrow is currently among the more popular picks this season, with a 10.7% pick rate. Apex Legends June update released: Here's what's new As part of the latest update, Apex Legends developer Respawn has made notable balance changes to three Legends — Alter, Ballistic, and Conduit. Alter's Ultimate ability received a nerf: the delay when following enemies through a Nexus portal was reduced from eight to six seconds, allowing opponents to capitalise on downed players more easily. Additionally, the Nexus reactivation delay doubled from 30 to 60 seconds. Ballistic also received nerfs, with his overheat damage reduced from 30 to 15, and his Ultimate no longer extending after securing a knock. Conduit, on the other hand, has been buffed. Her Tactical cooldown has been reduced from 31 to 21 seconds, improving her ability to maintain team shields. Combined with a recent April buff that increased her health regen per tick, her overall utility in matches may improve, possibly influencing her pick rate in Season 25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite these adjustments, Ash has remained untouched, surprising many players as she still holds the highest pick rate in the game. Her mobility and Assault Class perks continue to frustrate opponents. In addition to ability tweaks, the patch has also addressed various crash issues and fixed Ranked Ladder bugs. With Season 25 nearing its midpoint, players can expect more significant updates in the weeks ahead.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Reasons Amazon Stock Looks Like an Incredible Bargain Right Now
Large-cap tech stocks have been the market's core growth drivers since the turn of the century. As a result, most of these companies sport sky-high valuations. Amazon is one of the few exceptions, which is surprising given the company's leading positions in cloud computing, robotics, and quantum computing. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Tech stocks have driven the bulk of market gains over the past two decades, fueled by relentless innovation and digital transformation. But as investors continue to bid up the usual suspects, truly compelling value opportunities have become increasingly scarce in the big tech arena. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), however, remains a notable exception. Despite robust business fundamentals, the stock has underperformed in 2025, falling 6.3% year to date. That disconnect presents a compelling opportunity. Here are three reasons Amazon stock looks like a rare bargain at current levels. Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to be the company's main profit engine. In Q1 2025, AWS posted revenue of $29.3 billion, up 17% year over year, and generated $11.5 billion in operating income -- far surpassing the profitability of Amazon's other operating segments. AWS holds roughly 30% of the global cloud infrastructure market, ahead of Microsoft Azure, at around 21%, and Alphabet's Google Cloud, at about 12%. That dominant position, coupled with enterprise demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning workloads, provides Amazon with high-margin, recurring revenue that's only accelerating. Best of all, CEO Andy Jassy recently noted that AI-related workloads on AWS are growing at triple-digit rates, driven by companies deploying generative AI tools and large language models across every industry vertical. That's a massive opportunity for savvy investors. Amazon has quietly become a global leader in automation. More than 750,000 robots now operate within its fulfillment network, from mobile drive units that move shelves to advanced systems such as Sparrow and Cardinal that handle complex sorting tasks. The latest robotic fulfillment centers process orders roughly 25% faster and cut the cost to serve by about 25%, particularly during peak shopping periods. As of this year, around 75% of Amazon customer orders involve some form of robotic assistance. Analysts at Morgan Stanley estimate that warehouse automation could yield $10 billion in annual cost savings by 2030 for the e-commerce giant. With a decade-long lead and full-stack robotics integration, Amazon is building a logistics moat its rivals will struggle to match. Amazon's investment in quantum computing remains under the radar, but it could ultimately prove to be one of its most transformative bets. Through AWS Braket, Amazon has created a unified platform that allows researchers and developers to access quantum hardware from multiple providers, run hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and simulate quantum environments, all within the familiar AWS cloud ecosystem. This isn't just a sandbox for academics. Braket is actively being used by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies exploring next-generation use cases in drug discovery, logistics optimization, materials science, and quantum encryption. By embedding quantum tools directly into its existing cloud infrastructure, Amazon ensures that as the technology matures, AWS customers will already be in a position to integrate it seamlessly into real-world applications. Although widespread quantum utility is still years away, Amazon's early investment and infrastructure advantage could make it the dominant provider once the field crosses into commercial viability. Much as AWS quietly captured the cloud market a decade ago, Amazon is laying the groundwork now to lead in quantum when the moment arrives. Amazon offers a rare blend of growth, scale, and long-term optionality. AWS alone supports a premium valuation, but the company's robotics and automation strategy is rewriting the economics of its core business. Meanwhile, strategic bets on emerging technologies such as quantum computing and satellite broadband (by way of Project Kuiper) create optionality that few peers can match. Despite these strengths, Amazon stock trades at just 31.8 times forward earnings, an attractive entry point for investors seeking durable growth at a reasonable price. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. 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The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 3 Reasons Amazon Stock Looks Like an Incredible Bargain Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
