We are just nine days into January 2026, and Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) stock is already up about 7% year-to-date. The market is suddenly curious again, asking what is going on with this company and why theI write about stocks I’m personally interested in adding to my portfolio. I’m not a professional advisor, but I study business and economics and analyze markets full-time. My writing is meant for both complete beginners — I avoid unnecessary complexity — and advanced readers, as I always aim to offer a dis ...