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Alibaba

Taobao is a Chinese online shopping website, which is operated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang by Alibaba Group. It is one of the world's biggest e-commerce websites, as well as one of the world's top 10 most visited websites according to Alexa. As of February 2018, Taobao has over 580 million monthly active users. Founded by Alibaba Group on May 10, 2003, Taobao Marketplace facilitates consumer-to-consumer (C2C) retail by providing a platform for small businesses and individual entrepreneurs to open online stores that mainly cater to consumers in Chinese-speaking regions (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) and also abroad.

Taobao

South China Morning Post is a century old Hong Kong-based, English-language newspaper. It was aquired in December 2015 for about $266 million as part of its plan to grow its media and entertainment business.

South China Morning Post

Lazada is an e-commerce company in six Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand and is based in Singapore. Lazada was aquired in April 2016 in a $1 billion deal with its founder, Rocket Internet, making it Alibaba’s largest acquisition to date.

Lazada

AutoNavi is a Chinese map and navigation company, in 2014. The company has been providing mapping data to Google for more than a decade, and it also has connections with Apple Inc.

AutoNavi

Ant Financial (Alipay) is a third-party mobile and online payment platform, established in Hangzhou, China in February 2004 by Alibaba Group and its founder Jack Ma. In 2015, Alipay moved its headquarters to Pudong, Shanghai, although its parent company Ant Financial remains Hangzhou-based.  Alipay overtook PayPal as the world's largest mobile payment platform in 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2016, Alipay had a 54% share of China's US$5.5 trillion mobile payment market, by far the largest in the world, although its share fell from 71% in 2015 as its rival Tencent's WeChat Pay was rapidly catching up.

Ant Financial

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others segments. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes China commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment is involved in To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platform, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platform. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solution. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Alibaba reports steady Q1 revenue growth and plans cloud spin-off

Alibaba reported steady revenue growth and a strong focus on core strategies in response to market opportunities. The decision to fully spin off its cloud intelligence group and explore raising external capital reflects a strategic shift towards unlocking shareholder value and global expansion.

Alibaba reports strong Q2 earnings, focuses on AI and international growth

Alibaba Group's Q2 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance across various business segments, with a focus on forward-looking statements and strategic investments. The company's digital commerce platforms, cloud segment, and digital media entertainment business group demonstrated notable strengths. However, challenges in navigating the competitive landscape and addressing margin performance for Tmall and Taobao were highlighted. Opportunities lie in leveraging AI and the unique advantage of supply from China for international business growth.

Alibaba reports steady Q3 growth, focuses on AI and cloud

Alibaba's Q3 performance showed revenue growth and improved EBITDA despite challenges in the China market due to COVID.
Strategic investments in AI, cloud computing, and public cloud offerings highlight Alibaba's focus on future growth and innovation.
The company faces challenges in balancing growth, deploying the buyback program effectively, and navigating the impact of COVID on operations.

Alibaba reports solid Q4 results, eyes cloud and global expansion

Alibaba's Q4 performance reflects growth in revenue and EBITDA, driven by strategic focus areas.
Strengths lie in cloud leadership, diversified portfolio, and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Challenges include cloud revenue growth, market competition, and balancing profitability with investments.
Opportunities exist in cloud services, AI technology, market expansion, and operational efficiencies.

Alibaba reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes AI revolution and global growth

Alibaba's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, improved EBITDA, and robust free cash flow generation.
The company's focus on user experience, technology innovation, and strategic investments positions it for future growth.
Challenges include margin performance, international competition, and evolving AI landscape, while opportunities exist in AI revolution, cloud services, and overseas commerce.
Alibaba remains confident in maintaining leadership through ongoing investments and strategic positioning in key growth areas.

Alibaba reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes global expansion opportunities

Alibaba's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic focus on technology-driven businesses, and market expansion efforts in key regions. Despite challenges related to regulatory restrictions, the company remains well-positioned for growth and value creation for shareholders.

Alibaba reports Q3 revenue growth and plans U.S. market expansion

Alibaba's Q3 2024 earnings call showcased revenue growth, strategic focus on core businesses, and significant shareholder return initiatives. Challenges included decreased non-GAAP net income and widened losses in the AIDC business. Opportunities lie in expanding investments in the U.S. market and improving efficiency in local businesses.

Alibaba reports robust Q4 performance, eyes growth amid challenges

Alibaba's Q4 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, positive consumer confidence, and strategic initiatives for future growth.
The company's focus on core businesses, AI development, and shareholder returns underscores its commitment to long-term success.
While facing challenges in competitive markets and macroeconomic conditions, Alibaba is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in consumer spending and technology innovation.
By optimizing operations, enhancing user experience, and expanding supply chain capabilities, Alibaba aims to drive sustained growth and shareholder value.

Alibaba excels in Q1 2025 with user-first strategy and cloud growth

Alibaba's Q1 2025 earnings call reflects robust performance, strategic initiatives driving growth, and a focus on profitability. The company's strengths in key segments and plans for expansion signal long-term resilience. Challenges in monetization and competition require careful navigation, while opportunities in new markets and technology advancements offer growth potential.

Alibaba excels in Q2 2025, eyes AI innovation for growth

Alibaba's Q2 2025 performance reflects strong growth in core segments and successful initiatives like the 11-11 Global Shopping Festival. The company's focus on AI and cloud technologies underscores a commitment to innovation and market leadership.
While facing margin and profitability challenges, Alibaba's solid financial position and ongoing investments position it well for future growth. Careful management of fee implementations and a focus on AI-driven efficiencies present avenues for sustained success.

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Newmark Group

Restaurant Brands

John Paulson became an investing legend by parlaying bets against the subprime mortgage lending business into massive profits when the housing market collapsed in 2007.

Did ‘The Greatest Trade Ever' Billionaire Make a Great Trade Selling These 3 Stocks?

Alibaba is up +60% from my January bottom call, on rising optimism about China's economy for 2025. However, the stock quote is getting extremely overbought, and could witness 2-3 months of retracement action, before another push higher appears. I am reducing my 12-month outlook to Hold/Neutral, with an expected trading range of $85 to $120 going forward.

Alibaba Breather (Rating Downgrade)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) has surged over 20% this week, reaching a one-year high amid a significant rally in Chinese stocks. This upward momentum follows a series of positive developments, both from the company and macroeconomic policies, signaling a potential end to the bearish downtrend that has plagued the stock.

Alibaba reaches 1-year high: is the bearish downtrend finally over?

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

Tencent Holdings Limited

China stocks are extremely under-owned and sentiment is dire. They have the potential to embark on a multi-month bull run.

China's Dragon Awakens: This Time Is Different (Technical Analysis)

Baidu

iShares MSCI China ETF

Even though the Chinese stock market has been scrutinized extensively in the past couple of years, some investors have begun to realize that there is much more upside than apparent risk for Asia's powerhouse. China's technology sector has the lowest valuation in history compared to its American counterpart.

China's Tech Stocks Surge: What Top Investors Know That You Don't

China's recent stimulus package has been a saving grace for depressed valuations in big Chinese tech firms. Yet uncertainties remain on the gains' durability, and at this time they've been relinquished. However, we believe Alibaba's recent upsurge, driven primarily by economic stimulus pervasively applicable to its Chinese peers, continues to underappreciate impending company-specific catalysts. The market's elevated interest in China's recent macroeconomic developments has essentially overshadowed Alibaba's recent slew of global partnerships forged — including the one with AI darling Nvidia.

Alibaba's Savior Is Not Chinese Stimulus, But An Impending Global AI Partnership

Alibaba stock is headed toward its best month since December 2022 and Wall Street sees even more upside ahead. Here's what you need to know.

Alibaba Stock Is Set to End September With a Bang. Here's Why

PayPal

Based on future growth expectations, these stocks are still cheap.

2 Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Now

JD.com

This week, the Chinese government unveiled a slew of stimulus measures to boost its economy and get national GDP to an annual growth target of 5%.

China stimulus wasn't enough to convince retail investors to buy Chinese stocks

A combination of China's easing monetary policy and fiscal support is boosting hopes of stronger growth.

NIO, JD.com, and Alibaba Stocks Rise Again. China Stimulus Is Gift That Keeps on Giving.

Chinese tech stocks, including beaten-down names like Alibaba, rallied this week, hitting highs not seen in more than a year. It comes after China's central bank announced measures to stimulate the world's second-largest economy would be coming.

Alibaba, Tencent rally as Beijing stimulus plans push China's tech stocks to 13-month high

International investors are getting increasingly concerned about missing out on the rally that was sparked by the unveiling of the People's Bank of China's far-reaching stimulus package on Tuesday

Chinese stocks could surge higher as investors get ‘FOMO,' Goldman Sachs says

Amazon

Seeing as Alibaba (BABA) and Amazon (AMZN) shares have had nice momentum it's certainly a worthy topic of which e-commerce stock may be the better buy.

Alibaba Vs. Amazon: Which E-Com Stock is the Better Buy

David Tepper is among the sharpest minds on Wall Street. The success of his recent bets on Chinese stocks is further evidence that investors should learn from his investing blueprint and listen closely when he speaks.

Tepper Crushes China Trade: Here's Why he's Still Bullish

Li Auto Inc.

Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

Chinese shares listed in the U.S. shot up Thursday following reports that Beijing is planning more support measures and also pumping around $140 billion into its largest state lenders to prop up the country's struggling economy.

US-Listed Chinese Stocks, ETFs Surge on New Stimulus Reports

Alibaba: This Is The Buying Moment I've Been Waiting For (Upgrade)

Beijing pledged to shore up China's embattled property sector in a bid to revive the country's stagnant economy on Thursday.

Alibaba and Baidu Stocks Surge. Stimulus Sets China Up for Best Week in a Decade.

I reiterate my buy rating for Alibaba due to its bullish momentum and completion of the 3-year regulatory rectification process. Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group is a long-term growth catalyst, leveraging AI and expanding global e-commerce, driving significant revenue growth. Technical analysis confirms a strong bullish trend with price targets around $119, supported by increasing trading volume and MACD indicators.

Alibaba: AIDC A Key Long-Term Growth Lever

Trip.com

China's latest economic stimulus is making waves across global markets. Following a bold series of moves by the People's Bank of China (PBoC), which included:

China's Stimulus Sparks Optimism: 3 Large-Cap Stocks With Analyst Buy Ratings

Widely renowned for his handling of the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, Michael Burry of ‘The Big Short' fame is one of the most attentively-watched investors of the last decade and a half.

Michael Burry's Chinese stocks soar amid China's new policy shift

Alibaba's unique market position and diverse business lines differentiate it from competitors PDD and JD.com, mitigating direct competition concerns. Recent political developments suggest reduced pressure on Alibaba, with Beijing allowing more growth opportunities, particularly internationally. Despite a weak Chinese economy, Alibaba maintains strong profitability and stable revenue, positioning it as a competitive player.

How Alibaba, PDD, And JD.com Divide And Conquer (Rating Upgrade)

XPeng

China-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks of Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges surged Tuesday soon after the opening bell, buoyed by Beijing's broad stimulus package of monetary measures aimed at boosting the country's sluggish economy.

China-Focused ETFs, Stocks Boosted by Beijing's Big Stimulus Package

The famous ‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry might soon have a lot to celebrate as his biggest holding, Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) is either already in the green in its entirety, or at break-even levels.

Here's why Michael Burry's biggest stock bet is about to pay off

NVIDIA

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. BABA BABAF is revving up its engines, courtesy of a new partnership with Nvidia Corp NVDA that promises to take autonomous driving to the next level.

Alibaba Partners With Nvidia To Advance AI, Autonomous Driving, Chart Indicates Positive Momentum

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA, Financial) seem to have begun a bottoming out process after trading near lows between $55 and $80 for some time.

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