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Comparing these two megacap companies reveals interesting insights for investors.
Alphabet (GOOG -1.31%) (GOOGL -1.42%) and Amazon (AMZN -1.05%) are two of the best stocks to buy right now, but only one can be the better investment in this head-to-head comparison.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 13, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 15, 2025.
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.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Amazon. 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.
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