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I am downgrading Shopify Inc. to a sell due to tariff uncertainties and the removal of the de minimis exemption, which will impact merchant margins. I'm maintaining Amazon.com, Inc. with a buy despite soft guidance, and think the company is better positioned to navigate tariff headwinds due to its diverse seller base and economies of scale. Shopify's elevated valuation and I don't think the negatives are completely priced in yet, making it less favorable compared to Amazon's resilient and diversified business model.

Amazon updated its pay model to better reward top talent this year. The change reflects a wider Big Tech trend prioritizing top performance and tighter cost control.

Stocks are starting to bounce back, and it's probably a good time to take a look at growth stocks that can make the most of the market's recent bullish turn. You probably have a few growth stocks in mind, and I want to share some of mine.

Amazon.com Inc NASDAQ: AMZN closed out last week just under the $190 mark, following a much-anticipated earnings report that, while beating expectations on both revenue and EPS, came with cautious guidance that initially held shares back from breaking higher.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Amazon (AMZN) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Hims & Hers Health announced Nader Kabbani will join the telehealth company as its new chief operations officer. Kabbani spent nearly 20 years at Amazon, where he oversaw the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, the company's acquisition of PillPack and its global Covid-19 Vaccination Task Force.

In line with my expectations, Amazon's Q1 results beat expectations and the outlook for Q2 disappointed the market, particularly for operating income. Management attributed pressures on Q2 operating income to a cyclical increase in stock-based compensation and to Project Kuiper costs. I believe the value and wide range of their operating income guidance for Q2 may be due to high levels of uncertainty surrounding the US trade policy, particularly with China.

As the Q1 2025 earnings season kicks into high gear, traders with an appetite for high-octane moves should brace themselves—the Mag 7 stocks, and other highflying single stocks are about to hit the earnings stage.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday following the release of jobs data, with the S&P 500 recording gains for the ninth consecutive day to notch its longest winning streak since Nov. 2004.

Amazon's Q1 2025 results exceeded expectations, driven primarily by AWS, which saw a 17% YoY sales growth and 39% operating profit margin. Despite robust earnings, Amazon's stock is undervalued at 26x 2026e profits, presenting a buying opportunity for investors. AWS is crucial for Amazon's profit growth, producing eight times higher operating profit margins than eCommerce, highlighting its future profit potential.