Amazon is already one of the largest companies on the planet. But could its stock (AMZN) be poised to outpace the market for the next five years? Some analysts say yes — with many focused on the tech giant’s innovations in artificial intelligence (AI).

Like other tech giants, Amazon has been making layoffs in recent months. The company's communications department was targeted in the latest round of layoffs, according to TechCrunch. These

Both Amazon and Costco have great underlying businesses. Each company has multiple ways to grow. However, one stands out as the hands-down better pick for long-term investors. The primary reason behind the tremendous stock performances of Amazon and Costco is that both companies have great underlying businesses.