Here's How Much Money You Could Have If You Invested In Amazon In 1997
When Amazon's IPO debuted in 1997, shares were priced at $18 each. And while Amazon today is part of the Magnificent Seven, that wasn't the case in 1997.
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When Amazon's IPO debuted in 1997, shares were priced at $18 each. And while Amazon today is part of the Magnificent Seven, that wasn't the case in 1997.
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