Is Amazon Stock About to Have Its Best Year Ever?

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In this video, I will discuss Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and why I believe 2026 will be the best year for the stock and its shareholders. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 8, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 8, 2026.

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Neil Rozenbaum has positions in Amazon. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Neil is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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