Amazon Laying Off 30,000 Workers — But Its Stock Is Rising 👀

October 28th, 2025· 2.6K views· 1:08
Benzinga
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Amazon is cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs — nearly 10% of its white-collar workforce — in what’s being called the largest layoff in company history. The move comes as CEO Andy Jassy pushes to streamline operations, flatten management layers, and reduce costs after years of rapid expansion. The cuts will span human resources, operations, devices, and services, and could reach 15% in HR alone. While Amazon trims its corporate ranks, it’s still hiring 250,000 seasonal workers to handle holiday demand. Amazon’s total global headcount remains over 1.54 million, making it the second-largest private employer in the U.S., behind Walmart. Analysts say this restructuring marks a major shift toward AI automation and leaner operations after the post-pandemic hiring surge. #Amazon #Layoffs #Stocks 🖥️ Try Benzinga Pro FREE with a 14 day trial: https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register 📈 Take your trading to the next level with our suite of premium research services and tools: https://www.benzinga.com/services 🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔹Free Benzinga Webinars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2jOJNkDfI&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3YTdqniRmxrvz97w3IQ61rD 🔹Benzinga Pro Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2FaHhLIrks&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3YMwoBMFXGvVMkgixFymmei&pp=gAQB 🔹Earnings Calls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2-AoCw64Ok&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3buZI5529R53wJUNd9NS4_s 🔹Premarket Playbook: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0fH8EgI3ZVRPM7INpG--GvohnBVTnT 🔹Benzinga's All Access: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0fH8EgI3bQSn91atO-3lPT4V6Nwsmh 🔹Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚠️ Disclaimer: Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. #StockMarket