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Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is a global leader in online retail and the provision of e-commerce services. Founded in 1994 by Jeffrey Bezos, AMZN employs approximately 800,000 workers and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company operates under three divisions: Amazon Web Services (AWS), International, and North America. AWS furnishes customers worldwide with storage, database and computing services. The International and North American segments act as region-specific online retailers.
Shares of AMZN are listed for public trade on the NASDAQ exchange. During July 2020, Amazon Inc.'s common stock eclipsed US$3000.00 per share for the first time ever. As a result, the market capitalisation of AMZN rose above US$1.5 trillion, earning it a top three global ranking.
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