Amazon Delivered the Goods
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (111070)
United States
November 1, 2025 9:55am CST
No, I didn't order anything from Amazon. Well, not unless you count the Vitamin D and cat food that showed up recently—both courtesy of a $50 gift card from a source I won't name (lest the myLot vampires sniff it out and stake my post through the heart).
What I did receive, however, was a much more exciting delivery.
Well, maybe unless you ask the cats, of course. I am sure that food was rather exciting for them.
I'm talking about a hefty gain in Amazon stock. As in, from the stock market.
Yes, I own shares of Amazon. And yes, I read The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham like it was scripture—especially chapters 8 and 20, which I recommend to anyone who wants to invest.
Friday's market close was a pleasant surprise. Amazon stock jumped nearly $22 a share, landing at $244.22 and notching a new 52-week high.
That kind of move doesn’t happen every week, and while it may give up some of those gains in the short term, I believe the long-term value is far greater than that price tag honestly.
In other words, shares are still a buy here.
Needless to say, Amazon delivered the goods. And while I won’t be cashing out anytime soon, it’s nice to see the portfolio get a little sunshine nonetheless. "On paper" is fine by me.
So, fellow myLotters. Any recent wins in your stock market adventures?
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@xstitcher (36497)
• Petaluma, California
2 Nov
Don't play the stock market myself. I do have a couple of things coming from Amazon this week, though.
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@stringer321 (5666)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
4 Nov
Can you please share, what have you ordered from Amazon ?
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@stringer321 (5666)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
4 Nov
@xstitcher I hope you find a good use of the notebook, fill it up with useful notes :-) and have a healthy workout. Assuming you study and workout, this is the a good investment. Even if you don't play the stock market, you invest in knowledge and health. @porwest what do you think of this investment ?
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@xstitcher (36497)
• Petaluma, California
4 Nov
@stringer321 A five subject notebook and some work-out shirts.
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@lovebuglena (48207)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Nov
You definitely know what you’re doing. Is Amazon considered a great stock?
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@lovebuglena (48207)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Nov
@porwest 
He is loaded. How was he able to do all that?
He is loaded. How was he able to do all that?1 person likes this
@porwest (111070)
• United States
2 Nov
@lovebuglena He started with an idea, set up shop in his garage, and the rest is history. The world's billionaires started from nothing with an idea, a vision, and a "won't take no for an answer" attitude.
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@porwest (111070)
• United States
2 Nov
I would say yes. It has posted massive gains since its IPO, made many people very rich over the years, and still has tons of upside.
Plus, it owns dozens of companies from software to film studios and grocery stores. It's a mammoth business.
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@kaylachan (80571)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Nov
Can't say that I have, but that's good to hear you're doing well.
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@porwest (111070)
• United States
1 Nov
It comes with knowledge, and I don't say that in any condescending way. Long, long ago I saw people making money in the markets and wanted to know why. So, I learned what I could and it's worked out for me.
As I always say, earn as much as you can, live frugally, save and invest, and let your money eventually take over the heavy lifting.
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@LindaOHio (205841)
• United States
2 Nov
There was just a stock split; but I can't remember which stock now. Congrats on the Amazon gain. Nvidia is now a $3 trillion company? Or was that $5 trillion? Do I remember that correctly?
@moffittjc (126253)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Nov
All of my stocks, mutual funds and other investments have been returning solid gains all year. None of my individual stocks made as nice of a jump as Amazon did, but I've been impressed with my portfolio increases this year. And kudos to you on the big increase in Amazon share price. Wouldn't it be nice if that huge gain not only stuck, but continued to increase from there?
I own a copy of The Intelligent Investor. It's a great book. Haven't read it in a hot minute, I might pull it back out soon and re-read it.
