Amazon’s Q2 Performance Highlights
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported net sales of $167.7 billion for Q2 2025, with its e-commerce segment generating $102 billion, representing an 11% year-over-year increase and making up 61% of total revenue. Amazon Web Services (AWS) generated $30.9 billion in revenue, an 18% increase year-over-year, contributing to $10.2 billion in operating income for the quarter.
Carnival Corp’s Recovery and Growth
Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, achieved record revenues of $6.3 billion in Q2 2025, tripling adjusted net income with occupancy rates of 104%. Customer deposits reached an all-time high of $8.5 billion, reflecting strong future bookings and consumer interest in cruising. Overall, Carnival reported a profit of $1.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, marking its first annual profit since the pandemic.