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Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, transforming the retail landscape through its innovative online marketplace, digital services, and AWS cloud platform. With a market cap of $2.5 trillion, Amazon connects millions of customers worldwide, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance shopping experiences and redefine the future of digital commerce.
Amazon's shares have outperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. AMZN has gained 49.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.7%. In 2025, AMZN stock is up 8.3%, surpassing SPX’s 2.7% rise on a YTD basis.