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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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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) has developed a chip which is based on SoftBank Group Corp (OTC: SFTBY) (OTC: SFTBF) backed British chipmaker Arm Holding's architecture, and is marred in controversies, California New Times reports. What Happened: Many tout the Japanese tech investors' sale of Arm to NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) as questionable.

Weighing The Cons Of Alibaba's Chip Development

Good news on the microchip development front impressed investors.

Why Alibaba Stock Rose Today

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (NYSE: BABA) shares have lagged the S&P 500 in 2021, generating a year-to-date total return loss of 28.3%. Alibaba shares have gotten crushed after China implemented crackdowns on some of its largest tech companies, but value investors may be wondering whether the sell-off has created a buying opportunity.

Is Alibaba's Stock Overvalued Or Undervalued?

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #b2b--BluePallet, the industrial commerce platform that serves the chemical industry, today announced that it is joining the global B2B online marketplace, alibaba.com as a Global Gold Supplier. Alibaba.com is one of the world's largest B2B e-commerce marketplaces and the original business unit of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA). This makes BluePallet the first industrial commerce platform to officially operate on Alibaba.com, allowing BluePallet's verified network of chemi

The BluePallet MarketPlace is Now Open to Alibaba.com

The stock price of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) increased by over 4% during intraday trading today. This is why it happened.

BABA Stock: Why The Price Increased This Week

The shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) are up 3.5% at $172.73 this morning, after the China-based tech company's latest chip launch.

Alibaba Enters the Chip Game With Yitian 710

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba.com, one of the world's largest B2B ecommerce marketplaces and a business unit of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), is set to host their next virtual trade show, titled Online Trade Show | Autumn, from October 18-31, 2021. The show will feature more than 9,000 verified suppliers showcasing over six million trending products across 30 product categories with special offers to facilitate digital B2B global trade. The Online Trade Show | Autumn offers include On-Time D

Alibaba.com to Host ‘Online Trade Show | Autumn' to Support the Momentum of New Digital Entrepreneurs in the US

The chip is the third semiconductor introduced by Alibaba since 2019 and comes amid Beijing's push for semiconductor independence.

Alibaba Unveils In-House Chip to Boost Cloud Services. Amazon, Microsoft Beware.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) on Tuesday confirmed plans to develop an in-house processor that would be used to power its cloud computing business. What Happened: The Yitian 710 server chip is developed by Alibaba's in-house semiconductor unit T-Head.

Alibaba Confirms It's Developing In-House Advanced Chips To Boost Cloud Computing Business

Li Auto Inc.

XPeng

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), Xpeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) and Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) rose in Hong Kong on Tuesday, while Tencent Holdings Inc. (OTC: TCEHY) traded lower. What's Moving: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's shares traded 1.8% higher at HKD 165.90 in Hong Kong, while e-commerce company JD.Com's shares are up 1.5% to HKD 322.60 and technology company Baidu's shares have risen less than 0.1% to HKD 167.80.

Alibaba Charts Recovery, Leading Hang Seng Higher — Nio Rivals Li Auto, Xpeng Continue To Strike Gains On EV-Sales Optimism

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Tuesday unveiled an ARM-based processor developed by its T-Head semiconductor division, to be used in its cloud computing division.

Alibaba unveils custom ARM-based server chip for cloud computing division

Alibaba sees cloud computing as a key part of its future growth and is looking to challenge U.S. giants including Amazon and Microsoft on the global stage.

Alibaba launches new server chip to boost its cloud business in challenge to Amazon and Microsoft

Apple

Intel

Tesla

As of Monday, five popular stocks that our GuruFocus members are sharing their insights on the Discussion Board are Intel Corp. ( INTC , Financial), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ( BABA , Financial), Apple Inc. ( AAPL , Financial), Facebook Inc. ( FB , Financial) and Tesla Inc. ( TSLA , Financial).

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Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group Holding Ltd -  ADR (NYSE: BABA), which has a strong presence in the Chinese cloud market, is reportedly moving into an arena that could improve its positioning in that market. What Happened: Alibaba will announce its first custom-designed server processor to power its cloud computing business, Chinese media outlet Caixin said, citing several sources.

Alibaba To Unveil In-House Server Chip In A Bid To Strengthen Cloud Business: Report

BABA stock has been hit by China's technology crackdown, but Alibaba remains essential to China's economic hopes. The post Alibaba Is Too Big to Fail, but That Doesn't Mean Its Stock is a Buy appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Alibaba Is Too Big to Fail, but That Doesn't Mean Its Stock is a Buy

Salesforce

NVIDIA

PayPal

Visa

At one point, it didn't seem like there would ever be any stocks in the trillion-dollar club. Now there are multiple.

8 Hot Stocks With the Potential to Join the Elite Trillion-Dollar Club by 2030

Someone with a lot of money to spend (and possibly insider knowledge) has taken a bullish stance on Alibaba Group Holding(NYSE:BABA). And retail traders should know.

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With BABA

Alibaba's stock sunk by more than 50% since its founder, Jack Ma, gave an infamous speech bashing China's financial system in October 2020. With the stock rebounding off of multi-year support levels (~$150) in recent days, Alibaba could be an interesting short-term play at current levels.

Alibaba Stock: Jack 'Not Dead' Bounce! Will It Last?

Amid concerns over his safety and well-being, Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, was spotted in Hong Kong. The Chinese President clarified the goal of his "common prosperity" drive is not "uniform egalitarianism" and explained how China will get there.

Chinese Internet Stocks: Alibaba Sees Relief As Regulators Turn To Futu

I perform a deep-dive on regulatory news flow trends in China relating to the Tech/Internet sector and find that the 'bad news' peaked in July/Aug 2021. Growth deceleration in China may prompt regulators to take their foot off the pedal in regards to the Tech/Internet clampdown, in a bid to balance regulations against economic growth.

Buy Alibaba Stock: Regulatory News Flow Has Bottomed Out

After being China's unbeatable e-commerce giant for more than 15 years, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) is facing growing competition in the market.  As consumer behavior shifts from targeted product searches to browsing and interaction, competitors are exploring the area and trying to get a foothold in the market dominated by Jack Ma's Ali Baba.

Here's Why Alibaba Is No Longer Top Choice For Shoppers After Ruling China's E-Commerce Market For 15 years

Alibaba has become one of the most contested companies on Seeking Alpha, thanks to its worst bear market in history, causing a nearly 60% peak decline. According to 68 analysts, rating agencies, and the bond market, BABA's growth thesis has weakened, but not broken.

4 Reasons Alibaba Could More Than Triple From Here

eBay

Sunrun

Alibaba Group Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: BABA), Ebay, Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Sunrun, Inc (NASDAQ: RUN) have all settled into bullish flag patterns on the daily chart. The bull flag pattern is created with a sharp rise higher forming the pole, which is then followed by a consolidation pattern that brings the stock lower between a channel with parallel lines.

Alibaba, Ebay, Sunrun Stocks Look Prepared To Break Out Of This Key Pattern: What's Next?

Tencent Holdings Limited

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) and Tencent Holdings Limited (OTC: TCEHY) are two big behemoths among Chinese tech firms. The ecommerce giant is upping the ante in one of its businesses that overlaps with Tencent's.

Alibaba's Institutional Messaging App DingTalk Ups The Ante As The Ecommerce Giant Plays Catchup To Tencent's WeChat

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