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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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JD.com

Investors cheered the prospect of looser monetary policy and more proactive fiscal measures by Beijing Monday but they're not sure if it'll be enough.

The China Stimulus Rally Is Already Fading. Why Alibaba, JD.com Stocks Are Falling.

Baidu

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Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday in premarket hours and the dollar rose to 106.357 level.

US Stocks Likely To Open Lower As Traders Await Slew Of Data: US-Listed Chinese Stocks In Focus Following Stimulus Pledge

Alibaba's (BABA) U.S.-traded shares soared Monday after Chinese authorities said they planned to expand stimulus spending next year, and co-founder Jack Ma highlighted the promise of artificial intelligence (AI). Alibaba affiliate Ant Group also announced a new CEO.

Why Alibaba's Stock Is Soaring Monday

Li Auto Inc.

XPeng

On Monday, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba Group Holding. (NYSE: BABA), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI), and XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) maintained their upward trajectory ahead of a key policy meeting this week.

US Listed Chinese Stocks Jump On China's Stimulus Measures, Looser Monetary Policy Assurances

Trip.com

Alibaba stock led a list of Chinese tech firms gaining in U.S. trading Monday after China pledges more stimulus. The post Alibaba Stock Jumps, Trip.com Set For Break Out On Latest China Stimulus Plans appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Alibaba Stock Jumps, Trip.com Set For Break Out On Latest China Stimulus Plans

After a sharp sell-off, Alibaba stock was poised for a sharply higher open Monday as investors weighed more stimulus news out of China. The post Alibaba Stock Rips Higher As China Vows Serious Stimulus, But Is BABA Stock A Buy Now?

Alibaba Stock Rips Higher As China Vows Serious Stimulus, But Is BABA Stock A Buy Now?

The Politburo says it will use fiscal and monetary policy to help the world's second-biggest economy.

Alibaba, JD.com Stocks Jump. Why China's Fresh Stimulus Pledge Is All About Trump.

Chinese stocks surged in late Hong Kong trade on Monday in the latest government announcement promising action to boost its stuttering economy.

Chinese stocks jumped. Here's the latest government statement and what it means.

When investors think of the investment landscape, they often focus solely on the S&P 500 and the United States stock market, failing to understand or be aware that the global markets are interconnected more than ever today, in ways that if one asset class moves in Europe or Asia, it can immediately affect markets in other regions, potentially posing a risk for those who are not aware.

3 Chinese Stocks to Watch as Asian Bond Market Signals Shift

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

Alibaba (BABA) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?

AI-infused solution aims to reduce costs and increase sales for SMEs in America NEW YORK , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group ("Alibaba International") is excited to announce the U.S. launch of Pic Copilot, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven e-commerce design tool tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tool is slated to help American SMEs save on photography and design costs while increasing sales.

Alibaba International Officially Launches "Pic Copilot"--An AI-Powered E-Commerce Design Tool

Xreal on Wednesday launched its latest generation of augmented reality (AR) glasses as it looks to fend off competition from the likes of Meta and Snap. The Xreal One Series features the X1 chip which is the company's first self-designed processor for its glasses and marks a big step for the product's capabilities.

Alibaba-backed Xreal launches augmented reality glasses with new chip as Meta rivalry heats up

Alibaba (BABA -0.31%) is sometimes known as the Amazon of China, but it comes at a lower valuation.

What's a Fair Price to Pay for Alibaba Stock?

Alibaba (BABA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Futu Holdings

China Rapid Finance

Despite tariff threats from the incoming Trump administration, Chinese equities are stabilizing. Cheap valuations, strong technicals, and low valuations make Chinese stocks a buy into 2025.

Trump Threatens Tariffs: Are Chinese Stocks Doomed?

Olympian and successful entrepreneur Tony Parker, as Alibaba.com's global brand ambassador, teaches Masterclass for aspiring entrepreneurs GENEVA , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in collaboration with Alibaba.com, has officially launched the first phase of the fourth edition of the Athlete365 Business Accelerator programme , which aims to empower current and former elite athletes to transfer their skills into successful business ventures. Alibaba.com is the first worldwide Olympic and Paralympic e-Commerce Services partner to support this initiative.

First Phase of Athlete365 Business Accelerator Programme Is Launched with Support from Alibaba.com

Chinese Retail Sales growth data is a leading macroeconomic indicator of Alibaba's domestic ecommerce business. Oct 2024's reading suggests upside potential in Q3 FY25. The integration of ecommerce businesses into one reporting unit will lead to lower visibility of individual domestic vs international drivers of revenue and margins. At a 1-yr fwd PE of 9.4x, Alibaba is fairly valued vs Chinese comps.

Ali Baba: Favorable Retail Sales Data Vs Moderated Stimulus Impacts

QwQ uses inference-time scaling to solve complex reasoning and planning questions, besting OpenAI's o1 in several benchmarks.

Alibaba releases Qwen with Questions, an open reasoning model that beats o1-preview

Baijiayun Group Ltd

BEIJING , Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baijiayun Group Ltd ("Baijiayun" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RTC), a one-stop AI video solution provider, today announced it has recently officially reached an ecological cooperation with DingTalk, a leading enterprise service platform under Alibaba Group. Relying on its in-depth accumulation and technological innovation in the field of AI digitalization, Baijiayun has officially obtained the honorary certification of "DingTalk Industry Service Provider".

Baijiayun Has Reached An Ecological Cooperation with DingTalk, the Collaboration Platform Under Alibaba, and Has Obtained the Honorary Certification of "DingTalk Industry Service Provider"

HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba,” “Alibaba Group” or the “Company”) today announced (i) the completion of an offering, on November 26, 2024, of US$2.65 billion aggregate principal amount of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, consisting of: US$1,000,000,000 4.875% notes due 2030 at an issue price per note of 99.838%; US$1,150,000,000 5.250% notes due 2035 at an issue price per.

Alibaba Group Announces Completion of US$2.65 Billion Offering of U.S. Dollar-denominated Senior Unsecured Notes and RMB17 Billion Offering of RMB-denominated Senior Unsecured Notes

Alibaba's stock has dropped to $85, creating a contrarian buying opportunity due to improved macro data and better price-valuation tradeoff. China's retail sales growth surged to 4.8% in October, benefiting Alibaba's domestic eCommerce, despite mixed growth in other segments. Alibaba's stock is near oversold levels, making it a bargain with a leading profit multiple of 9.3x and an intrinsic value estimate of $118-$128.

Alibaba: Upgrade To A Contrarian Buy

The model uses more cycles during inference to generate more tokens and review responses, improving its performance on reasoning tasks.

Alibaba researchers unveil Marco-o1, an LLM with advanced reasoning capabilities

A new “reasoning” AI model, QwQ-32B-Preview, has arrived on the scene. It's one of the few to rival OpenAI's o1, and it's the first available to download under a permissive license.

Alibaba releases an ‘open' challenger to OpenAI's o1 reasoning model

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd BABA BABAF and PDD Holdings Inc PDD were once the shining stars of China's e-commerce universe, but recent performance metrics suggest they're caught in a gravitational pull downward.

Alibaba Vs. PDD: A Grim Showdown In Chinese E-Commerce Stocks

Donald Trump hasn't been shy about imposing tariffs when he returns to the White House in 2025. He has stated his intentions to levy 10% to 20% tariffs on imports and up to 60% to 100% tariffs on Chinese goods.

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