Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has signed a licensing agreement with Viacom.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Signs Viacom Deal

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has signed a licensing agreement with the entertainment giant Viacom that will bring TV shows from MTV, TV Land, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, OMT, Logo and Spike to its Prime service.

This deal will increase its streaming videos to more than 15,000 and these new shows will be available from the coming months.

Brad Beale, director of video content acquisition for Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), said, “Over the last year we have received fantastic customer feedback about Prime Instant Video. We are constantly working to improve the service by adding the shows that our customers enjoy the most. This deal with Viacom brings Prime customers and Kindle Fire users thousands of comedies, kids’ shows, reality TV and much more from some of the best cable networks available”.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stocks were at 185.48 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -15.5% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.67
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.67
Zack’s Rank: 15 out of 18 in the industry

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has plans to open its first real-world bookstore.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) To Open Bricks & Mortar Bookstore

The website goodereader.com has reported that the online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will open its first real-world shop in Seattle.

The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, said that the new shop will be dedicated to books and its Kindle tablets.

The shop will sell digital books and print-and-paper editions. However, the company declined to comment on the report.

Mary Osako, an Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) spokeswoman, said, “We don’t comment on rumours or speculation”.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) company shares are currently standing at 184.19.

Price History
Last Price: 184.19
52 Week Low / High: 160.59 / 246.71
50 Day Moving Average: 184.83
6 Month Price Change %: -5.5%
12 Month Price Change %: 4.1%

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has launched an online shopping site in India with hopes of tapping into the huge economy.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Attacking New Market

To tap the growing demand from Indian customers, the largest online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has opened its online shopping site, junglee.com, in India.

This site will offer 12 million products across 25 categories.

The site will offer products including the Kindle e-book reader, mobile phones, cameras, books, clothing and toys.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s vice president Amit Agarwal said, “We are excited to give customers in India a single online starting point where they can shop a wide selection of products sold by local and global retailers”.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) company shares are currently standing at 187.68.

Price History
Last Price: 187.68
52 Week Low / High: 160.59 / 246.71
50 Day Moving Average: 185.01
6 Month Price Change %: -7.4%
12 Month Price Change %: 8.0%

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) may be planning to move into the sporting goods market.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) To Take On Sports World

Analysts have reported that the online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s Quidsi unit is planning to move into the sporting goods business.

The company acquired Quidsi in 2010 and it now sells pet supplies, cosmetics and toys.

Once the site is open, it will be a challenge to major sports companies such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Cabela’s and Hibbett Sports.

However, Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Quidsi declined to comment on the report.

Research suggests that Quidsi may also be planning to launch a new website for home furnishing items.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) company shares are currently standing at 192.15.

Price History
Last Price: 192.15
52 Week Low / High: 160.59 / 246.71
50 Day Moving Average: 186.72
6 Month Price Change %: -12.2%
12 Month Price Change %: 5.9%

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has entered into a streaming deal with Disney UK.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) To Stream Disney Shows

The online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s film subscription service LOVEFiLM has reached a streaming deal with Disney UK to give its UK customers the chance to access on-demand streaming services of ABC TV series.

LOVFiLM customers will be able to enjoy popular series from ABC from this month.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s LOVEFiLM CEO Simon Calver said, “LOVEFiLM members want top class TV shows, as well as movies, to watch instantly as part of their subscription. Today’s deal with Disney brings them access to some of the best American TV content ever produced. LOVEFiLM’s unique combination of world class movies and TV shows ensures that LOVEFiLM is the first and only port of call for those who want subscription entertainment on demand”.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stocks are currently standing at 178.42.

Price History
Last Price: 178.42
52 Week Low / High: 160.59 / 246.71
50 Day Moving Average: 191.47
6 Month Price Change %: -16.2%
12 Month Price Change %: -3.8%

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has listed the best music of the year.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Lists Top Music Of 2011

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), the e-commerce giant, has announced the list of the best music of the year.

The lists includes editors’ picks for the Top 100 Albums of the Year, Top 100 Customer Favorites and a breakdown of Best of the Year lists in various musical genres.

Adele’s album ‘21’ is No 1 on Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s best album of the year list, and Lady Gaga’s song ‘Born This Way’ tops the customer MP3 favorites for 2011 list.

Craig Pape, director of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Music Content Acquisition, said that, “Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s customers enjoy discovering new music and we hope there’s something for everyone’s taste in our Best of the Year for 2011.Our editors love to listen to new music and highlight the best of the best, such as Adele’s rich sophomore effort, 21. ‘Rolling In The Deep’ has become an anthem for 2011 and is the top song in our Customer Picks”.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares were at 193.03 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -8.7% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.71
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.76
Zack’s Rank: 15 out of 16 in the industry

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has rolled out its Cyber Monday deals in the USA with exclusive offers.

Cyber Monday Starts At Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

The online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is offering exclusive reductions on its sales as part of Cyber Monday sales.

The company started its sales early and will extend the offerings throughout the week.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) offers all types of electronics, videogames, laptops and smartphones, with the company offering a 30-50 percent discounts on all items.

Last year Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) sold 158 items per second on Cyber Monday. To make sure customers have a chance to buy, the company offers only one deal at a time.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stocks were at 182.4 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -8.5% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.67
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.74
Zack’s Rank: 13 out of 16 in the industry

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has received OFT approval to proceed with its Book Depository acquisition.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Gets Approval For Book Depository Acquisition

The online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced that the UK’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has approved the proposed acquisition of the largest UK online bookseller Book Depository.

The OFT said that small increment to Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s position does not raise competition issues.

Book Depository was founded in 2004 and it sells books through its own website and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Marketplace.

The Book Depository has more than one million customers and it ships books to more than 100 countries.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stocks are currently standing at 198.4.

Price History
Last Price: 198.4
52 Week Low / High: 156.77 / 246.71
50 Day Moving Average: 219.21
6 Month Price Change %: 0.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 16.7%