Amazon.com Inc NASDAQ: AMZN has been moving steadily sideways for a couple of weeks after a solid rally that added nearly 30% to the stock since April's low. The consolidation might seem like the momentum is fading, but for seasoned investors, this is often the much-needed pause before the next leg is higher.
Read MoreA potential deal between Apple Inc and AI startup Perplexity would mark a strategic shift for the iPhone maker, but analysts at Jefferies said the benefits are unclear and the move could be interpreted as a defensive response to rising regulatory pressure on its long-standing relationship with Google. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) is reportedly weighing either a partnership or full acquisition of Perplexity AI, a search engine startup recently valued at $14 billion.
Read MoreA potential deal between Apple Inc and AI startup Perplexity would mark a strategic shift for the iPhone maker, but analysts at Jefferies said the benefits are unclear and the move could be interpreted as a defensive response to rising regulatory pressure on its long-standing relationship with Google. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) is reportedly weighing either a partnership or full acquisition of Perplexity AI, a search engine startup recently valued at $14 billion.
Read MoreAlphabet is undervalued as the market overstates AI disruption risks and understates growth in Cloud, YouTube, and AI-driven search monetization. Google Search remains dominant with 89-90% market share; AI features like Search Summaries enhance user engagement and monetization potential. Cloud and YouTube segments are delivering double-digit growth and increasing profitability, providing strong support for Alphabet's valuation.
Read MoreAmazon.com, Inc.'s diversified business model, UK expansion, and the new 4-Day Prime Day provide strong catalysts for future growth and margin expansion. Despite workforce controversies and a premium valuation, Amazon's long-term prospects and market dominance outweigh near-term risks and volatility. I reaffirm my Strong Buy rating on AMZN stock, driven by stellar financials, relentless revenue growth, and robust segment performance, especially AWS and advertising.
Read MoreAmazon's strong revenue, profit, and cash flow growth reinforce its status as a GARP (growth-at-a-reasonable-price) play, justifying my continued 'buy' rating. AWS remains the profit engine, with expanding margins and outsized contribution to overall earnings, positioning Amazon to benefit from massive cloud market growth. Despite near-term economic uncertainties and potential tariff impacts, management guides for higher revenue and maintains long-term optimism given e-commerce and cloud tailwinds.
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