Jefferies Lifts Amazon (AMZN) Price Target to $265, Sees Revenue and Margin Upside
'We see resilient revs and potential margin upside in Q2.'
In other news, BofA Securities analysts removed Amazon (AMZN) from its prestigious US 1 List on the same day. The US 1 List pinpoints the firm's top investment ideas.
Despite being removed from the list, the financial institution has confirmed that the company will maintain its 'Buy' rating. The rating affirmation signifies that Amazon is still a strong contender in the market.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is an American technology company offering e-commerce, cloud computing, and other services, including digital streaming and artificial intelligence solutions.
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