Motley Fool Money Amazon's Investments, Tesla's Surprising Profit
Oct 25, 2019
Amazon faces challenges with rising shipping costs despite $70 billion in sales. Microsoft continues to thrive in the cloud computing space, while Tesla celebrates its best day in six years with surprising profits. Southwest Airlines reports record earnings despite struggles with the 737 MAX. The discussion also covers Biogen's promising Alzheimer's treatment results. Plus, there's a fun debate on Halloween candies and insights into various stocks on the analysts' radar, mixing financial analysis with lightheartedness.
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Amazon's Investments and Growth
- Amazon's investments in one-day shipping are impacting profits, but the market opportunity remains massive.
- The company's diverse revenue streams, including advertising and Fire TV, position it for long-term growth.
Microsoft's Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft's cloud division, particularly Azure, continues to drive strong growth for the company.
- Despite decelerating growth, Azure's 59% increase is impressive for a business of its size.
Tesla's Surprise Profit
- Tesla surprised investors with a Q3 profit and positive free cash flow projections.
- Excitement around the new semi-truck, rumored to haul 20 T-Rexes, fueled a 22% stock surge.