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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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Farfetch

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is in "advanced" talks to invest nearly $300 million in online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch Ltd.

Alibaba to invest in online luxury retailer Farfetch: report

In China, a four-day meeting among the top leadership of the Chinese Communist Party was the center of attention. In the U.S., the November elections and the worsening pandemic dominated. Market players responded favorably to tech stocks as many of the long-term goals laid out in the blueprints for China's future are tech-oriented.

Alibaba: Buy Signals Are Flashing

Miller Value Partners recently released its Q3 2020 Investor Letter, a copy of which you can download here. The Opportunity Equity Fund posted a return of 13.01% for the quarter (net of fees), outperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index which returned 8.93% in the same quarter. You should check out Miller Value Partners' top 5 stock picks for investors to buy right now, which could be the biggest winners of this year.

Miller Value Partners is Bullish on Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) Stock

Four of China's top finance regulators conducted regulatory talk with Ant Group's top executives including founder Jack Ma on Monday, China's securities regulator said in a statement.

China's regulators conduct regulatory talks with Ant Group's top executives

Strength in core e-commerce business, cloud computing & digital media should reflect on Alibaba Group Holding's (BABA) fiscal Q2 results.

Alibaba (BABA) Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?

Lazada confirmed to CNBC that personal information from 1.1 million RedMart accounts were compromised.

Alibaba-owned Lazada suffers data breach for its grocery delivery business in Singapore

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) is a global B2B e-commerce brand that is riding the coat-tails of Amazon. The website based in China connects international businesses with manufacturing companies and factories. With the recent rise in popularity of Amazon FBA, which is a term used to describe shipping your listed product in bulk to an Amazon warehouse and having Amazon package and ship a unit of your item once it is sold on Amazon; sellers have been using Alibaba to connect with overseas factories. In this way, shipping and production fees become very economical. To illustrate the recent rise in popularity, we can look for search traffic for the term Amazon FBA.

Stock Picks – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd: A Global Tech Octopus

Singles Day on Nov. 11 is an unofficial Chinese holiday. The holiday has surpassed Cyber Monday as the largest online shopping day of the year globally.

Alibaba Could Shatter Singles Day Record With 3 More Shopping Days

In a move that will likely see a large rise in sales, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will begin its Singles Day shopping event ahead of schedule in 2020, Reuters reported Friday (Oct. 30). This year's mega event is being looked at as a way to measure how formidably consumer demand is rallying in China in […]

Alibaba Will Have Early Start To Singles Day In November

Alibaba, sometimes referred to as "the Amazon of China," is the country's largest e-commerce, cloud, and digital advertising company. Its e-commerce business has been the growth and profit engine for years, but cloud computing is positioned to increasingly contribute meaningfully to high-margin growth in the future.

Alibaba: Despite Volatile Catalysts, Valuation Is Interesting

Apple

Biogen

Intel

Simon Property Group

According to GuruFocus Baskets statistics, the six most-popular stocks placed in GuruFocus users' Halloween candy baskets as of Friday are Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC), Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:SPG) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA).

6 Popular Stocks in GuruFocus Users' Candy Baskets

Let's see if investors should consider buying Alibaba stock ahead of its upcoming quarterly earnings release that's due out on Thursday, November 5.

Buy Alibaba Stock Before Earnings as Long-Term Investment?

Cainiao, the logistics arm of Chinese electronic retail giant Alibaba, this week began offering turnkey logistics and supply chain services for local businesses in South Korea. The Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) logistics unit said its first- and last-mile, warehouse management, international shipping, trucking and customs clearance services should reduce delivery times to five to seven days from the current 10 to 13 days.

Alibaba launches South Korea logistics service

With fewer Chinese going abroad, foreign brands are likely to be a big hit on the annual Singles Day shopping festival, an Alibaba executive told CNBC.

On Alibaba's Singles Day, Chinese shoppers are set to splurge on foreign brands as fewer travel overseas

Salesforce

DocuSign

Fastly

JD.com

NVIDIA

Alarm.com

Enphase Energy

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8 Tech Stocks Of Tomorrow Investors Should Buy Today

Alibaba stock continues its winning ways on Wall Street. Investors should buy the dip especially if it comes from political shenanigans.

Stick With Proven Winner Alibaba Stock Through Rough Times

Ant's Upcoming IPO

Many Chinese consumers say they'll be shopping for domestic brands during Singles Day on Nov. 11, the global consulting firm AlixPartners found.

On Alibaba's Singles Day, Chinese consumers look to spend more, shift away from American brands

Ant Group's History Making IPO Creates BABA Opportunity

China's fintech giant will make history when it goes public with a dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong next week.

Ant Group Set to Be World's Largest IPO Ever

Shares of Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) logged fresh record highs as Ant Group, which is controlled by Alibaba, recorded the world's largest IPO ever.  Fundamental analysis: Record IPO amid strong demand Ant Group, the Chinese tech giant, is set to close its initial public offering (IPO) to investors a day earlier than previously planned amid strong demand.

Alibaba stock price hits fresh record highs as Ant's IPO raises record $34.5 billion

A Chinese financial-technology juggernaut that handles payments, insurance, investments and more in one sprawling business is headed for the biggest initial public offering ever.

IPO Report: Ant Group IPO: Five things to know about the Alibaba affiliate ahead of the largest offering in history

Ant Group, which is affiliated with Alibaba Group, looks to raise $34.5 billion, setting a record in terms of the amount raised. The Ant IPO was priced on Monday and will begin trading next month.

Alibaba-Affiliated Ant Group Could Set Record As Largest IPO Ever

Ant Group plans to raise $34.5 billion in a dual initial public offering next month, edging out Saudi Aramco's debut to become the largest listing of all time.  The financial services company — an arm of billionaire Jack Ma's Alibaba empire — will evenly split its offering, selling 1.67 billion shares each in debuts in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Shares listed on the Shanghai exchange will be priced at 68.8 yuan ($10.27) each, according to regulatory filings published Monday. The pricing implies a 114.9 billion yuan ($17.2 billion) windfall from the listing.

Jack Ma's Ant Group aims to raise $34.5 billion in largest IPO of all time

Ant Group said on Monday that its dual IPO (initial public offering) will raise a total of £26.44 billion. The company announced the per-share price for 1.67 billion new shares each to be issued simultaneously in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

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