Amazon.com News - August 19, 2026
Amazon makes Alexa+ free on Fire TV, ending the $19.99 monthly fee
Amazon made its AI-powered assistant, Alexa+, free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the United States on August 19, 2026. The update rolls out...
Amazon Prime Video Allegedly Leaks Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' Ahead of Theatrical Release
Jason Statham's new action film, "Mutiny," is scheduled for a theatrical release in the U.S. on August 21, 2026, with Lionsgate handling domestic distribution....
Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne boosts Amazon stake by over 1000%
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office significantly increased its stake in Amazon (AMZN) during the second quarter of 2026....
Amazon expands Prime Air to 500 cities, promising 30-minute delivery
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns. The company plans to complete this rollout by the end of 2026....
Viking Global Exits Apple, Google; Buys Ferrari, Boosts Amazon
In the second quarter of 2026, Andreas Halvorsen's Viking Global Investors executed a significant portfolio reshuffle, maintaining a total value of...
Davis Advisors Swaps Energy Stakes, Exiting Coterra and Buying Devon in Q2
In its second-quarter 13F filing, Christopher Davis's Davis Advisors reported that its managed securities grew to $23.29 billion. The portfolio remains...
Appaloosa Boosts Big Tech, Adds New Airline Bets in Q2
In the second quarter of 2026, David Tepper's Appaloosa Management increased its concentration in mega-cap technology and artificial intelligence-related...