Amazon surpassed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, with $187.8 billion in the fourth quarter compared to Walmart’s $180.5 billion, marking a shift in their long-standing ranking. While Walmart continues to lead in annual sales, Amazon is projected to close the gap, with revenue expected to reach $700.8 billion in 2025. Amazon’s revenue growth is driven by its retail unit, cloud computing, advertising, and seller services, with third-party seller services accounting for 24.5% of total sales and Amazon Web Services for nearly 17%. Walmart has emulated Amazon’s strategies by launching a third-party marketplace, advertising business, and loyalty program, Walmart+, to compete with Amazon Prime.
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Israel kills 102 in Gaza as Trump says he will be ‘firm’ with Netanyahu | Gaza News
Israeli forces have killed at least 102 Palestinians in escalating attacks across Gaza, including strikes on aid distribution sites, as the humanitarian crisis worsens with hospitals nearing collapse due to fuel shortages. Amid these developments, President Trump hopes to secure a ceasefire during Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington, while international organizations demand an end to the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's operations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli forces have killed over 100 Palestinians...
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