Amazon Earnings May Signal Strong Year Ahead for Retailers—But Risks Abound

Key TakeawaysAmazon will be the first of America's major retailers to report fourth-quarter earnings when it posts results after markets close on Thursday.After a record-breaking holiday shopping season, analysts expect retailers to report strong sales.Consumer spending growth is expected to accelerate this year, but analysts warn tariffs and a stock market downturn could curb momentum. Amazon will kick off the earnings reporting season for major retailers this week, offering investors a snapshot of consume ...