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Amazon's Q4 earnings reveal unprecedented success, dominating U.S. retail sales

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Last week, e-commerce giant Amazon unveiled its impressive Q4 earnings, showcasing an unprecedented level of success. Notably, the company reported its highest-ever operating profit, along with the fastest service speed and a remarkable reduction in service costs for the first time since 2018.

However, while Amazon disclosed its total revenue, there was a notable absence of another crucial industry metric: Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Given that the majority of Amazon's sales occur through its marketplace, the reported revenue, predominantly comprising commissions, differs significantly from the actual total GMV.

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