Amazon says distraction of Olympics, Trump assassination attempt contributed to weak forecast
1. Amazon expects revenue of $154-$158.5 billion, below expectations. 2. Consumers are distracted by events like the Paris Olympics and elections. 3. Shoppers are cautious, buying cheaper items and essentials. 4. Competitors also report consumer spending challenges amid economic issues. 5. The Olympics benefit NBCUniversal with over $1.25 billion in ad revenue.