Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is more than just an e-commerce titan -- it's a $2.4 trillion innovator shaping artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud, and even space through its Project Kuiper. With Amazon Web Services' (AWS) growth, bullish analyst ratings, and strong financials, Amazon could be one of the most compelling stocks to buy and hold today.
*Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 2, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 5, 2025.
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