Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company that provides online retail shopping services through its core segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). In the North America segment, it offers retail sales of consumer products, including those from third-party sellers, along with advertising and subscription services via online and physical stores. The International segment delivers similar retail, advertising, and subscription offerings through online stores focused on key markets like Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan. AWS provides global cloud computing services, including compute, storage, database, and other solutions to startups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions. As the leading online retailer and marketplace, Amazon.com, Inc. also generates revenue from advertising services. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it plays a pivotal role in e-commerce, cloud infrastructure, and digital advertising within the global financial markets.