Still, key information can be derived by comparing Amazon (AMZN +1.95%) and Shopify (SHOP +2.70%) to determine which is the best stock to buy. Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian makes his choice in this video.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 20, 2023. The video was published on May 22, 2023.

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
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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.com and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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