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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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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is intensifying Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) rivalry by promising fast deliveries from China to anywhere in the world, the Wall Street Journal reports. What Happened: Alibaba aims to deliver goods from China globally in 72 hours.

Alibaba Fires Up E-commerce War With Amazon Through 72-Hour Global Delivery: WSJ

Alibaba Group Holdings LTD. (NYSE:BABA) shares fell lower Thursday, likely as a result of the medical data group LinkDoc Technology calling off its U.S. initial public offering at the last minute.

Could Alibaba Stock Be Doomed To Drop?

Kanzhun Ltd

Didi Global

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

Tencent Holdings Limited

Full Truck Alliance Co Ltd

The Communist Party's recent crackdown could be giving long-term investors a big opportunity -- if they can stomach the risks.

Chinese Stocks Are Crashing: Buy the Dip or Stay Away?

China wants to remind its powerful tech companies who is really in charge. It's been a bad week for American investors in Chinese tech giants.

Didi, Alibaba, and Tencent shares plummet after China cracks down on its own tech giants

LinkDoc, which filed for its IPO last month, was due to price its offering after the US market close on Thursday.

Alibaba-backed LinkDoc drops plans for its US IPO after Beijing's crackdown on overseas listings, report says

AbbVie

Amgen

Amazon

Gilead Sciences

General Mills

Alphabet

Henkel AG & Co KGaA

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

Walgreens

The stock market is overvalued, but we can still try to find investments without overpaying. A first category of stocks are recession-proof and undervalued companies like Walgreens Boots Alliance, Henkel, Amgen or AbbVie.

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Meituan

As Beijing cracks down on China's tech companies, there could be buying opportunities, says HSBC Global Asset Management's Alexander Davey.

HSBC to China investors: ‘See through' the tech crackdown and focus on fundamentals

The shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) have received a price target decrease from $275 to $270. These are the details.

Alibaba Stock: $270 Target From KeyBanc

Companies including internet giants Alibaba and Tencent were fined Wednesday by anti-monopoly regulators in a new move to tighten control.

China fines tech giants, including Alibaba, in anti-monopoly cases

Ahead of Alibaba Group Holding Limited's (NASDAQ:BABA) earnings report, a Needham analyst reiterated a bullish stance on the Chinese retailer.  The Alibaba Analyst: Vincent Yu maintained a Buy rating and $330 price target for Alibaba shares.

Alibaba Analyst Says Regulatory Environment 'Challenging,' But Worst Is Over

China has vowed to crack down on domestic companies that list on U.S. exchanges, a move that could upend a $2 trillion market.

China is cracking down on stocks that trade on U.S. exchanges. What it means if you hold them

Check Point Software Technologies

Cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: CHKP) extended its multi-cloud support via Check Point CloudGuard's integration with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's (NYSE: BABA) Cloud.  Alibaba Cloud's customers will gain from enhanced cloud network security and posture management.

Check Point Software Technologies Increases Cloud Support For Alibaba

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)'s position in e-commerce and cloud markets after it paid up a record $2.8 billion antitrust fine is better-than-feared, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. The Alibaba Analyst: KeyBanc analyst Hans Chung maintained the “Overweight” rating on the stock on Tuesday but lowered the price target to $270 from $275.

Alibaba's Position In E-Commerce, Cloud Stronger Than Feared By Wall Street, Says Analyst

Starbucks

Snap

Snap, IBM, Starbucks and Alibaba were our top stock trades for Wednesday. That said, let's get a look at how the charts are setting up now.

4 Top Stock Trades for Wednesday: SNAP, IBM, SBUX, BABA

New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR (NYSE:BABA) and New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (NYSE:EDU) shares are volatile Tuesday afternoon amid regulatory concerns. Chinese regulators suggested the vehicle-for-hire company DiDi Global Inc – ADR (NYSE:DIDI) delay its U.S. IPO and said they will step up regulation on Chinese firms listed offshore.

Why Alibaba And New Oriental Education Shares Are Volatile Today

Apple

Virgin Galactic

Squarespace

Domino's Pizza

Skillsoft

Simply Good Foods

Zymergen

With the trading day more than halfway over, the markets were sliding. Each of the major indexes saw a loss at midday, with the Dow Jones industrial average leading the charge lower by 1%.

Alibaba, Apple, Squarespace, Virgin Galactic and More Tuesday Afternoon Analyst Calls

The Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) stock price has underperformed the broader market this year. It has declined by almost 10% this year while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices have risen by more than 14% and 16%, respectively.

Alibaba stock price prediction as China intensifies pressure on tech

JD.com

Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

In this article, we present a clear overview for investors to consider between the 3 key Chinese e-commerce players: Alibaba, JD.com and Pinduoduo. We highlight the key differences in their business models and their impact on their respective profitabilities.

China's E-Commerce Battleground: What Investors Should Consider Carefully

iQIYI

Can Alibaba And iQIYI Overcome The Onslaught Of Innuendos? You Bet!

TAL Education Group

Shares of several Chinese companies, including Nio Inc – ADR (NYSE:NIO), TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR (NYSE:BABA) and Pinduoduo Inc – ADR (NASDAQ:PDD), are all trading lower following comments from Chinese President Xi Jinping during Chinese Communist Party centenary celebrations. Shares of Chinese companies have also seen volatility amid renewed COVID-19 concerns in the Asia-Pacific region, including concerns over the Delta variant of the virus.

Why Nio, TAL Education Group, Alibaba And Pinduoduo Are Moving Today

Alibaba was fined $2.8 billion by China earlier this year in anti-monopoly penalties.

Jack Ma, Joe Tsai Pledge “Chucks” Of Alibaba Shares, FT Reports

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR (NYSE:BABA) and Pinduoduo Inc – ADR (NASDAQ:PDD) shares are trading lower by 2% and 4% amid renewed COVID-19 concerns in the Asia-Pacific region, including concerns over the Delta variant of the virus. Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company, measured by GMV (CNY 6.6 trillion/$1 trillion for the fiscal year ended March 2020).

Why Alibaba And Pinduoduo Shares Are Moving Today

Alibaba had a tough year that brought BABA stock's price down. Shares are now appealingly cheap and poised for bigger gains.

Alibaba's Comeback Has Begun

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) is set to make its first big investment since paying a record antitrust fine as part of a crackdown on the Jack Ma-led company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. What Happened: The U.S. listed e-commerce company has teamed up with the provincial government in Jiangsu, among others, to buy a stake in the retail arm of Suning, in a move that could help Alibaba boost its competitive edge against rival JD.com Inc (NASDAQ: JD).

Alibaba Said To Be Making Its First Major Investment Since Antitrust Woes

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