Amazon profit, sales above view and shares rise
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday quarterly profit doubled and sales grew 41 percent, indicating to Wall Street that many cost-conscious shoppers are heading online to save money in a tough economy.
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