Amazon Spends Big, Putting Investments Before Investors

The video discusses Amazon's strategic investments aimed at boosting revenue and margin growth. It highlights Amazon's focus on fulfillment centers, market expansion in India, and content investment to increase Prime subscribers. The video also covers financial modeling challenges due to Amazon's unpredictable bottom line and emphasizes the company's methodical approach to content investment, which has shown success in attracting Prime members.

What is the primary reason for Amazon's investment in fulfillment centers?

• To expand into new markets

• To improve customer service

• To meet the demand for third-party sales

• To reduce shipping costs

How does Amazon's CEO reportedly view stock performance?

• With great interest

• As a minor concern

• With indifference

• As a top priority

What approach does Amazon use for financial forecasting?

• Bottoms-up approach

• Top-down approach

• Historical data comparison

• Market trend analysis

What has been a key driver for Prime users to sign up for Amazon Prime?

• Prime Instant Video

• Exclusive deals

• Faster shipping

• Discounted prices

How has Amazon's investment in original content been recognized?

• By increasing stock prices

• By reducing costs

• By winning Emmys

• By expanding into new markets