Amazon (AMZN) saw a modest gain, closing up +0.44% at $247.38 on January 9, 2026, as the broader market reacted positively to the December employment report.
- The positive market shift followed the employment report, which indicated weaker-than-expected job growth.
- This data bolstered investor expectations for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
- Amazon's performance mirrored the broader U.S. stock rally, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.54%.