Amazon (AMZN) shares rose 1.81% to $204.79, snapping a historic nine-day losing streak that had previously pushed the stock into a technical bear market. The recovery was driven by new AI product integrations and a broader tech rally, easing investor concerns over the company's massive infrastructure spending.
- AWS announced the availability of Anthropic’s Claude 4.6 models on Amazon Bedrock, demonstrating a clear path to monetizing its advanced AI tools.
- The rebound helps offset market anxiety following a staggering $200 billion AI capital expenditure forecast that triggered the recent slump.
- Shares closed at $204.79 on February 18, 2026, signaling a shift in sentiment regarding Amazon's ability to deploy its massive AI infrastructure.