This document provides an overview of Amazon.com including its history as an online bookstore founded in 1994 that has diversified into other products. It discusses Amazon's financial situation and products/services. A SWOT analysis identifies Amazon's strengths as the e-commerce leader with a large customer base and weaknesses as low profit margins. Opportunities include expanding into new markets like China and threats include competition. While Amazon's net earnings decreased in 2011 due to investments, its stock has increased 78.66% over 3 years making it judicious to buy shares for long-term profitability.
This document provides an overview of Amazon.com including its history as an online bookstore founded in 1994 that has diversified into other products. It discusses Amazon's financial situation and products/services. A SWOT analysis identifies Amazon's strengths as the e-commerce leader with a large customer base and weaknesses as low profit margins. Opportunities include expanding into new markets like China and threats include competition. While Amazon's net earnings decreased in 2011 due to investments, its stock has increased 78.66% over 3 years making it judicious to buy shares for long-term profitability.