Amazon.com Inc. said that it plans to hire 120,000 people for the holiday season. Jobs will be added at its 75 fulfillment centers across the U.S. The online retailer said thousands of holiday positions added last year were converted into full-time jobs after the season and it expects that trend to continue this year. Shares were slightly higher premarket and have gained 33% in 2017, while the S&P 500 has gained 14%.
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