Amazon has risen 29% in three months, while Tesla is up more than 5% this week and traded around $423 on Friday.
Their strength could lift the consumer discretionary sector because they account for nearly half of the XLY ETF, which is flat in 2026 but up more than 11% over the past month.
Technical analysis points to further upside, with Amazon targeting $325 by mid-2026 and Tesla $500 in the third quarter, though Amazon may be stretched near term.
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