Amazon's Secret Weapon Is Getting Stronger

Amazon Web Services is the primary reason investors should own Amazon stock.Quick, what's the first thing you think of when you hear Amazon (AMZN 0.41%)? The vast majority of respondents would likely mention the e-commerce platform. However, while the platform is the most consumer-facing part of Amazon's business, it's far from the most exciting.Instead, Amazon's cloud computing and chip business is by far the best reason to invest in the stock.Although there were some questions surrounding whether Amazon w ...