Amazon's fourth-quarter earnings significantly surpassed analyst estimates, fueled by a surge in holiday online spending.
This success, however, contrasts with a conservative outlook for the first quarter, falling below projected sales figures.
The company's cost-cutting strategies and investments in AI, like the new Trainium2 chip, are contributing to profitability.
Despite the mixed signals, Amazon's performance suggests a blend of strong past results and uncertainty about the near future.
