Amazon (AMZN -2.15%) has had an exciting couple of weeks. Prior to reporting earnings, its stock was flat for the year. Following earnings, it spiked 20%, although it has since come down to around a 15% gain for the year. However, I think this slight sell-off following the initial spike is about investors taking some gains, while long-term bulls are currently piling into this stock.
The reality is that Amazon delivered a jaw-dropping quarter, and its future looks incredibly bright. This could ignite a year-end rally leading to new highs before 2026 is over.
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What made Amazon’s Q2 so special?
When most investors think about Amazon, they undoubtedly focus on the commerce operation of buying and delivering goods. While this is what built the company into the behemoth it is today, it’s not what will make it bigger.
During the second quarter, North American commerce sales rose by 16% year over year, while international sales increased by 15%. Those are…
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