Amazon jumps after Q2 sales top estimates
AMZN•Amazon shares rise after Q2 sales beat estimates
** E-commerce giant Amazon's AMZN.O shares rise 8.6% to $255.75 in extended trading
** Co's Q2 net sales increased 20% to $200.6 billion vs analysts' avg. estimate of $196.47 billion - data compiled by LSEG
** Q2 Amazon Web Services revenue rises 37% to $42.2 billion, vs estimates of $40.51 billion
** Co expects Q3 net sales between $197.0 billion and $202.0 billion vs estimates of $204.07 billion
** As of Thursday's close, stock has risen 2% YTD
