Amazon reported weaker-than-expected revenue guidance for the third quarter, citing external factors like the Olympics and news events distracting consumers. The company's CFO said the Paris 2024 Olympics and the lead-up to the US presidential election in November 2024 have shifted consumer attention away from online shopping. An attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally last month also distracted customers right before the Republican National Convention. NBCUniversal sees over a billion dollars in Olympics ad revenue so far, with 70% from new sponsors, offsetting some impact for Amazon.