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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s warning to remote workers

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3 years ago

August 29, 2023

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has issued a stern warning to employees who are resisting the company’s return-to-office mandate, stating that “it’s probably not going to work out for you.”

Jassy made these comments during a recent meeting, expressing frustration that some employees were not taking the return-to-office directive seriously.

The meeting, known internally as a “fishbowl” meeting, did not provide specific data that motivated Jassy’s decision to require employees to return to the office. Instead, he referred to it as a “judgment” call. Jassy further indicated that employees who disagreed with this decision were welcome to seek employment elsewhere.

“It’s past the time to disagree and commit,” Jassy emphasized. “And if you can’t disagree and commit, I also understand that, but it’s probably not going to work out for you at Amazon because we are going back to the office at least three days a week.”

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Jassy stated that he had spoken to numerous other CEOs, and the majority of them favored having their employees return to the office.

Last month, Amazon confirmed that it was requiring some corporate workers to relocate to different cities as part of its return-to-office policy. Employees who refused to relocate near the main offices of their teams were given the option to find a new job within the company or leave through a “voluntary resignation” process.

The return-to-office policy took effect on May 1, requiring corporate employees to work in the office for at least three days per week.

This decision was met with resistance earlier in the year when around 30,000 workers signed a petition urging Jassy to cancel the directive. Jassy justified the decision by stating that Amazon had observed increased employee engagement and improved collaboration in person during the pandemic.

Amazon, with more than 1.5 million employees worldwide, previously announced layoffs of 27,000 workers as part of cost-cutting measures.

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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

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5 days ago

February 26, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.

David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.

On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.

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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

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6 days ago

February 25, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.

DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.

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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

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1 week ago

February 24, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

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