Better Buy: Amazon vs. Dollar General

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) are leading retailers within specific sectors. Amazon has become the biggest company in e-commerce, while Dollar General has turned into one of the most significant players in the ultra-discount space.

Other than their status as retail stocks, the two entities appear not to have much in common. But both companies have begun to encroach into each other's space. In the process, Amazon has tried to undercut both Dollar General and its primary competitor, Dollar Tree.

But which is the better buy in terms of their stocks? Let's take a closer look at their businesses and stocks to find which of these companies offers more investment potential. 

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