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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

Singles Day looks to have been a success for Chinese e-commerce, despite it being subdued this year following a regulatory crackdown on the tech sector.

Alibaba and JD.com Rise on Singles Day. Black Friday in China Was a Success.

First Eagle Investment (Trades, Portfolio), a New York-based investment firm, disclosed this week that its top five buys during the third quarter were Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ( BABA , Financial), Willis Towers Watson PLC ( WLTW , Financial), Schlumberger Ltd.

First Eagle Boosts Munger's Alibaba in the 3rd Quarter

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is set to print its second-quarter earnings Nov. 18 and some retail traders are hoping the stock runs up into the event. In October, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A) Vice Chairman Charlie Munger increased his position in Alibaba by 80% to over 302,000 shares.

Can Alibaba's Stock Buck This Key Trend To Begin An Pre-Earnings Run?

A virtual appearance by British actor Benedict Cumberbatch and flashy deals kicked off Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) final 24 hours of its Singles' Day shopping event on November 11, Reuters reports. The online shopping extravaganza, like last year, extended from a one-day event to two primary discount periods.

Why Are Alibaba Shares Trading Higher Today?

Some investors believe that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is a company that offers compelling value in the current environment, Investing.com reports. Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A) and CEO Warren Buffett's sidekick Charlie Munger doubled down on his firm's investment in Alibaba in early October.

Berkshire's Charlie Munger Boosts Long Position In Alibaba: Report

The Chinese e-commerce giant is updating its blockbuster shopping holiday for a humbler, more dutiful era in the country's internet industry.

Alibaba Downplays Singles Day for a Tense Time in China

Alibaba has a couple of fresh catalysts approaching, including the report of Q2'22 earnings on November 18 and Singles Day. Charlie Munger purchased shares of Alibaba in the second-quarter despite peaking concerns over Alibaba's business prospects in China.

Alibaba Is Facing A Couple Of Important Tests This Month

Singles' Day is the world's largest online shopping event, and BABA should be able to cash in on that. The company has a compelling growth outlook over the coming years and trades at an inexpensive valuation.

Is Alibaba Stock A Buy, Sell, Or Hold Before 11.11 Sales Event?

Tencent Holdings Limited

Investors have long relied heavily on New York and Hong Kong-listed companies like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) and Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC: TCEHY) to gain exposure to China, partly due to regulatory certainty, Financial Times reports. However, the global holdings of Chinese stocks and bonds have jumped by about $120 billion in 2021 as foreign investors chase diversification and returns despite recent volatility and regulatory crackdowns.

Alibaba, Tencent Help China Continue To Attract Global Investment Amid Odds

BABA stock may have finally bottomed as Alibaba expands internationally, spreading China's influence even to the United States. The post For Alibaba, the New Mission Is Export appeared first on InvestorPlace.

For Alibaba, the New Mission Is Export

NVIDIA

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Visa

There are five businesses with $1-trillion market cap. Here are seven stocks that could be next trillion-dollar company to join the club.

7 Stocks to Buy That Could Be the Next Trillion-Dollar Company

An unlikely catalyst emerged as a tailwind for the Chinese tech giant.

Why Alibaba Stock Gained 11% Last Month

Baidu

Li Auto Inc.

XPeng

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) and Xpeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) rose in Hong Kong on Tuesday, while JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), Tencent Holdings Inc. (OTC: TCEHY) traded lower. What's Moving: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's shares traded 0.2% higher at HKD 157.60 and technology company Baidu's shares have risen 0.8% to HKD 157.20 in Hong Kong, while e-commerce company JD.Com's shares have lost 2.2% to HKD 299.00.

Alibaba, Baidu And Nio Rivals Xpeng, Li Auto Strike Gains In Hong Kong Ahead Of Key Earnings Reports

On the surface, BABA's new cloud and AI hardware is just a continuation of existing company strategy and broader industry trends. However, the new hardware underscores CEO Zhang's strategy to make Alibaba Cloud rival the company's commerce segment.

What Is Alibaba's Stock Forecast After Revealing Breakthrough Server Chip?

In a repeat of the previous week, we have positive coverage again from the likes of Financial Times and The WSJ but the representative ETFs of Chinese companies ended in the red.

Alibaba's Double-11 On Covid-Zero Booster, Tencent Is Into Metaverse

The series of strange Jack Ma sightings over the past year may signal that he is gradually being prepared for rehabilitation. Market responses suggest that if the process continues, there could be a major re-valuation of Alibaba.

Alibaba Is A Spring-Loaded Value Play Ready To Explode

Alibaba announced on Friday that it would be releasing earnings on November 18th. This is a full two weeks later than most people expected them to come out.

Alibaba's Delayed Earnings: Don't Panic

State-owned Bauhinia Culture (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd is eying to acquire Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's (NYSE: BABA) owned South China Morning Post English-language newspaper, Bloomberg reports. Founded in 1903, SCMP was once one of the most profitable newspapers globally, boosted by a large classified job-advertisement section.

Why Did Alibaba Shares Fall Today?

Alibaba's eCommerce business hasn't slowed down despite the pandemic-induced challenges and will continue to soar and boost BABA stock The post Alibaba Stock Has Taken Some Knocks, But It's a Buy Ahead of Earnings appeared first on InvestorPlace. More From InvestorPlace Stock Prodigy Who Found NIO at $2… Says Buy THIS Now Analyst Who Found Microsoft at $0.38 Names #1 Pick for the AI Boom America's #1 EV Stock Still Flying Under the Radar

Alibaba Stock Has Taken Some Knocks, But It's a Buy Ahead of Earnings

HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba Group will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Alibaba Group Will Announce September Quarter 2021 Results on November 18, 2021

Alibaba Group: A Modern Day Graham Net-Net Deal (Almost)

Activision Blizzard

Booking Hlds

Netflix

First Pacific Advisors (Trades, Portfolio), a Los Angeles-based investment management firm, disclosed this week that its top five trades during the third quarter included a boost to its holding in Activision Blizzard Inc. ( ATVI , Financial), the closure of its stakes in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ( BABA , Financial) and Baidu Inc. ( BIDU , Financial), and the trimming of its holdings in Booking Holdings Inc. ( BKNG , Financial) and Netflix Inc. ( NFLX , Financial).

First Pacific Advisors' Top 5 Trades in the 3rd Quarter

The Chinese government cracked down on Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE: BABA) this year, resulting in a massive hit to the stock, with shares still down about 40% from their year-to-date high. But Barclays says now is the time to buy BABA as the stock is set to recover completely.

Barclays Jiong Shao: Alibaba shares could climb by 67%

Ambev

Bed Bath & Beyond

Markets pushed higher later on Wednesday following the Fed's announcement to start tapering its pandemic-era asset purchases.

Wednesday Afternoon Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Activision Blizzard, Alibaba, Ambev, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sea and More

Barclays analyst Jiong Shao initiated coverage of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) with an Overweight and $275 price target, implying a 68.8% upside.  The analyst started the China Technology sector with a Positive view saying investors "cannot ignore or not invest" in China since it is the second-largest economy in the world.

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