Amazon.com, Inc.
Bank of America
"In our view, this year's press release was more focused on early access deals and discounted services than last year, which could pull forward some sales out of Prime Day(s)," the bank said in a note on Monday
Amazon will offer discounts on hundreds of items over the two days to consumers with Amazon Prime memberships, including 57% off an Amazon Fire HD tablet computer, 28% off a Kenmore electric oven and 37% off a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV, according to its website.
Bank of America noted that Amazon isn't the only retailer holding July sales events. Retail giant Walmart Inc.
Bank of America maintains a Buy rating and price target of $194.49 for Amazon.
Price Action: Amazon edged up 0.28% to $195.04 by late-morning trading on Monday. Walmart edged up 0.84% to $69.82.
Exchange-traded funds that hold both Amazon and Walmart shares, however, trended downward.
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund