AWS Clears OCC Security Review as BMO Raises Amazon (AMZN) PT to $304

Group 1 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) successfully completed a comprehensive security assessment with the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), confirming alignment with regulatory requirements and enhancing its security posture [1][2] - BMO Capital raised its price target for Amazon shares to $304 from $300, maintaining an Outperform rating and identifying Amazon as a "Top Pick" [3] - BMO's cloud experts, after discussions with former AWS employees, revealed positive trends in AWS, leading to an increased growth forecast for AWS in Q1 2026 to 24% from 23% [4] Group 2 - Amazon.com, Inc. is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, with its AWS platform offering machine learning tools, generative AI services, and custom chips for AI workloads [5]