Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has long taken an interest in retail stocks and has often succeeded in the sector. Amazon pioneered the e-commerce industry, eventually developing a reputation for "selling everything." Read More...
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Better Buy: Amazon vs. Netflix
While Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) have both played significant roles in developing streaming into what it is today, their overall businesses vary considerably. Netflix derives its revenue almost exclusively from its streaming subscriptions, while Amazon has a diversified model that include such industries as e-commerce, cloud services, digital advertising, and more. The Nasdaq Composite index is down 26% year to date, and neither Amazon nor Netflix has withstood the dip.
