10 Stocks to Watch as Trade Wars Begin

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1. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN)

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Josh Brown, CEO at Ritholtz Wealth Management, explained in a recent program on CNBC why he’s buying Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares:

“These companies.. will be standing at the end of the trade war. I don’t know that this is the bottom for any of them, but buying Amazon in the 30% drawdown seems like a smart decision if you’re planning to be a long-term shareholder.”

Alger Spectra Fund stated the following regarding Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its Q1 2025 investor letter:

“Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a global technology company renowned for its expansive e-commerce platform, offering a vast array of products and services to consumers worldwide. Beyond online retail, Amazon generates revenue through its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides scalable computing solutions to businesses and governments; subscription services like Amazon Prime, offering members benefits such as streaming content and expedited shipping; and advertising services that enable brands to reach targeted audiences on its platform. During the quarter, shares detracted from performance due to concerns surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs on imported goods, raising fears about increased operational costs and weaker consumer spending. Additionally, management’s lower-than expected fiscal first-quarter sales forecast and substantial planned investments—including a $100 billion commitment to AWS and AI infrastructure in 2025—further pressured sentiment regarding near term profitability. Despite the near-term share price weakness, we believe Amazon’s fundamentals remain strong given its diversified business model, continuous innovation, and dominant positions in high-growth areas like e-commerce and cloud computing.”

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