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Bezos to Sell $4.8 Billion in Amazon Shares

5/29/2025

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Jeff Bezos is set to sell up to 25 million shares of Amazon, totaling around $4.8 billion, within the next year. This move comes on the heels of Amazon's first-quarter earnings report and amid the looming uncertainty of President Trump's tariffs. The trading plan was initiated by Bezos on March 4, following his departure as CEO in 2021.

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Jeff Bezos is set to sell up to 25 million shares of Amazon, totaling around $4.8 billion, within the next year. This move comes on the heels of Amazon's first-quarter earnings report and amid the looming uncertainty of President Trump's tariffs. The trading plan was initiated by Bezos on March 4, following his departure as CEO in 2021.