Amazon's stock has been on a roller coaster in the past three months, but it is up today after strong earnings

Amazon.com is once again in the $100 billion club after posting strong quarterly earnings this week. The company’s stock is up more than 14 percent in early morning trading, giving the company a market capitalization of $100 billion.

A sign outside Amazon's HQ in Seattle shows the company's amazing appetite for new hires. Photo: Matt Shobe

On Thursday, Amazon’s first quarter profits beat analysts’ expectations as revenues jumped 34 percent to $13.18 billion.

So, how does Amazon now compare to some other tech heavyweights:

Apple’s market value: $563 billion.

Microsoft’s market value: $268 billion.

Google’s market value: $199 billion.

Intel’s market value: $141 billion.

eBay’s market value: $52 billion.

Salesforce.com’s market value: $21 billion.

Previously on GeekWireAmazon adds 9,400 workers — largest growth ever, now employs 65,000 people

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