Bullish Forecasts And Catalysts To Watch

Remember when Amazon
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was just considered an online bookstore? Few folks had the foresight to see how the company would eventually go on to dominate the online consumer goods marketplace, but the ones that did have been richly rewarded. Amazon’s current business model is not as simple to grasp as it used to be, but it’s still straightforward so that any savvy investor can come to understand how the company operates enough to invest in it. Amazon’s “big tech” reputation can be a daunting hill to overcome, but after reading this article, investors should be better prepared to develop their own thesis going into the company’s earnings release this month. Let’s dive in.

Amazon Stock Key Considerations

Generally, Amazon’s financials are what you could expect out of a blue-chip incumbent in its respective industry. Net earnings were negative in recent releases, which is uncharacteristic of a blue chip, but it’s par for the course with Amazon just like the elevated valuation metrics it usually carries. However, there are at least a few key areas that investors will want to pay close attention to with this new set of financials. Remember to not only look at the literal numbers themselves, but also the notes that are attached to them in the official SEC filing. Here are a few metrics to examine once the release is out: