Best Large-Cap Stock to Buy: Amazon Stock vs. Walmart Stock

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) are two of the largest companies in the world.

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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 21, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 23, 2024.

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• Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $362,166!*
• Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $48,344!*
• Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $491,537!*

Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.

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*Stock Advisor returns as of December 23, 2024

John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.