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description: "Amazon stock trades near $232 amid intense debate over heavy AI spending and strong cloud growth.Trading around $232, Amazon.com Inc faces short-term pressure as its massive capital expenditure—tracking near $200 billion for data centers in 2026—tempers free cash flow. However, core drivers remain robust, highlighted by AWS revenue accelerating 28% year-over-year and a massive cloud backlog.High-margin advertising continues to outperform, while Wall Street maintains a consensus Moderate Buy rating with an average price target of around $312. As investors eye the upcoming July 30 earnings report, the core question is whether long-term AI payoffs will outweigh near-term capital outlays."
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# Amazon stock trades near $232 amid intense debate …


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