HSBC Holdings plc advises investors to remain pro-risk, emphasizing mega-cap stocks as market anchors. The bank suggests overweighting equities, high-yield credit, emerging-market debt, and gold. Amazon, a leader in hyperscale technology, is poised for significant growth, with analysts projecting over 17% growth and a market cap of nearly $2.6 trillion.

Amazon’s Q3 2025 results surpassed expectations, with revenue up 13.4% YoY to $180.17 billion and EPS increasing by 36.4%. AWS remains a key driver, with cloud revenue accelerating by 20.2%. CEO Andy Jassy highlights the growth in AWS, driven by AI demand, shaping Amazon’s long-term competitive edge in cloud services.

Amazon continues to innovate with AI-focused products like Q and Bedrock, alongside the launch of Project Rainier data center. The company forecasts Q4 2025 revenue between $206 billion and $213 billion, with operating income ranging from $21 billion to $26 billion. Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Amazon, with a “Strong Buy” rating and an average price target of $297.22.

Analysts anticipate a 6.5% YoY EPS growth in Q4 2025, followed by a 29.8% jump for full-year 2025. The stock’s high target of $360 suggests a potential 50.5% gain, reflecting confidence in sustained earnings momentum and aggressive investment. Amazon is set to release its Q4 2025 results on Thursday, Feb. 5, after the market closes.

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