Where Will Amazon Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) cloud dominance, AI-powered logistics, and booming ad business are driving its next growth phase--unless regulatory crackdowns or retail margin pressures bite back. In this video, I break down the bull case, the risks, and where Amazon could be in five years.

*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 28, 2025. The video was published on May 29, 2025.

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John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Jose Najarro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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