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U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday, ahead of a key inflation reading and commentary from Federal Reserve policymakers later in the week, while retailers were in focus as holiday shopping picked up steam with Cyber Monday deals.

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In the past couple of decades, arguably the most noticeable change across the economy has been the advent of the internet. And as the world has become increasingly digital, online shopping is now extremely popular.

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Amazon reached an agreement with most of its workers in Spain on Monday, avoiding the full impact of a planned one-hour strike per shift on one of the busiest online shopping days of the year, according to local union group CCOO and the company.

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U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday, ahead of a key inflation reading and commentary from Federal Reserve policymakers later in the week, while retailers were in focus as holiday shopping picked up steam with Cyber Monday deals.

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(RTTNews) - Black Friday retail sales in the United States were higher this year on top of double-digit growth experienced in 2022, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.

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Roughly two weeks ago marked one of the most important data releases of the quarter -- and no, I don't mean the monthly inflation report.

As the year's biggest U.S. online shopping day got underway on Monday, discount-seekers used their phones and laptops to snap up electronics, clothing, toys, jewelry, appliances and even personal care products.

Black Friday e-commerce spending jumped 7.5% year-over-year to hit a record $9.8 billion in the U.S., according to an  Adobe Analytics report. This comes despite the pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending. As shoppers turn to online shopping, Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ), with its value pricing and fast delivery, is poised to dominate holiday sales and claim a more significant portion of consumers' spending. Let’s delve deeper.  Amazon Among Top Shopping Destinations A  survey conducted by Goldman Sachs indicated that holiday season sales might surpass initial expectations. Moreover, the survey showed that Amazon and Walmart ( NYSE:WMT ) continue to be the top shopping destinations for holiday shopping.  Amazon’s strategy of providing value to consumers through discounts and promotions is anticipated to boost its Prime membership and overall sales. Additionally, during the Q3 conference call, the company’s management emphasized that its inventory is exceptionally well-positioned for the upcoming holiday season. This enables Amazon to offer customers swift delivery services from their local areas. Amazon’s CFO Brian Olsavsky said during the Q3 conference call that year-to-date, the company achieved its fastest delivery speeds ever in the United States. These enhancements in delivery speeds have played a crucial role in driving growth and have led to an increased frequency of purchases by Amazon Prime members. As Amazon is well-positioned to dominate the holiday season sales, let’s look at what the Street recommends for AMZN stock.  What Do Analysts Say About Amazon? Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish view about Amazon’s prospects due to its leadership in the e-commerce and cloud space. Further, Amazon’s  focus on reducing its cost structure and driving profitability and investments in  AI (Artificial Intelligence) support its bull case.  Every analyst covering AMZN stock recommends buying it. While the stock carries a Strong Buy consensus rating, the  average price target of $175.51 implies an upside potential of 19.61% from current levels. Disclosure

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