Amazon in Fastest Delivery Race; Synchrony Announces 13% Dividend Hike
AMZN•Amazon gained 0.4% after being named among retailers competing for fastest order fulfillment alongside Walmart and Microsoft. Synchrony Financial reported stable delinquency rates, improved charge-offs year-over-year, announced a 13% dividend hike and $6.5 billion buyback, potentially supporting consumer purchasing power.
1. Amazon Featured in Delivery Speed Comparison
Amazon’s stock ticked up 0.4% after the company was listed among three leading retailers — including Walmart and Microsoft — vying for the fastest order fulfillment. The mention underscores Amazon’s ongoing investment in logistics and its effort to differentiate through rapid delivery capabilities.
2. Synchrony’s Credit Metrics Show Strength
Synchrony Financial reported stable delinquency rates and improving charge-off ratios compared with a year ago. The company also unveiled a 13% dividend increase and a $6.5 billion share repurchase program, moves that could bolster consumer credit availability and support spending on e-commerce platforms like Amazon.
