Amazon (AMZN) Emerges as a Resilient Long-Term Growth Stock Amid Market Challenges
Amazon's stock (AMZN) opened at $225 in Tuesday's session, marking a 2.5% year-to-date gain. The company weathered multiple existential threats in 2025, including trade wars, tariffs, and broader market volatility. Its valuation remains robust, cementing its status as a perennial profit generator and a top equity choice in U.S. markets.
The cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), drives 70% of operating profits and commands 32% of the cloud market despite competition from Microsoft and Google. Meanwhile, Amazon's e-commerce and logistics operations continue to dominate, processing 200 million daily orders with AI-enhanced warehouse systems for cost efficiency.