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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.

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Alibaba has seen an unprecedented slowdown in growth amid Chinese economic malaise. The company see cloud computing as key to reigniting growth.

Alibaba pledges $1 billion to cloud computing customers to reignite growth

Alibaba is known for its sprawling e-commerce empire, but like Amazon, cloud service has been a big driver of its revenues in recent years. The Chinese cloud giant is ready to double down on its overseas reach and announced today a $1 billion investment in a “global partner ecosystem upgrade.

Alibaba Cloud pledges $1B to boost overseas alliance

Amazon

Why Alibaba, Amazon, and Meta Platforms Stocks Tumbled on Wednesday

Alibaba Group Holdings, Inc (NYSE: BABA) opened lower and continued to slide intraday, falling over 3.5% by early Wednesday afternoon. The Hang Seng closed down 1.79% at 336.80 HKD, adding pressure to Alibaba and a number of other Chinese blue-chip stocks.

Alibaba Stock Slides Amid Investor Fear, Impending Rate Hikes: Keep An Eye On This Pattern - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)

Baidu

China-based stocks took a hit on Wednesday, as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Chinese Stocks Rocked Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate Decision: What's Going On?

Great minds think alike. But what is even more interesting is when they do not. Two of the most successful investors of our time, Charlie Munger and Li Lu, diverge starkly on Alibaba.

Alibaba: The Charlie Munger And Li Lu Divergence

Tencent Holdings Limited

Within the shadows of geopolitical fears and a looming real estate collapse lie the deeply discounted empires of Alibaba and Tencent. BABA and TCEHY are comparable to Google in 2009. Is a 10x in the cards?

Alibaba And Tencent: Reminiscent Of Google In 2009

Goldman Sachs is clear that it most favors U.S. equities. But that doesn't mean other areas of the market aren't worth a look.

Why Alibaba and Other China Tech Stocks Are an Exception to Goldman Sachs' Outlook

China commerce sees improving fundamentals as the business saw a recovery in June after COVID disruptions in April and May. Focus on cost optimization and cost structure has yielded positive results thus far as the cost efficiency of Alibaba improves.

Alibaba: Best Contrarian Play Of Our Generation

BYD Company Limited

"To have no allocation in the Chinese market makes no sense whatsoever

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary says it 'makes no sense whatsoever' to avoid Chinese stocks and investors shouldn't ignore the world's fastest growing economy

U.S. auditors will soon arrive in Hong Kong to review Alibaba's audit material. The review will likely include a mix of interviews, document review, and on-site inspection.

Alibaba: U.S. Audit Inspection Incoming

B2B eCommerce market Alibaba.com has rolled out its second annual small business grants program, a press release said Wednesday (Sept. 14). Called the Alibaba.com Manifest Grants Program, the $750,000 fund will promote innovation in U.S. small and midsized businesses (SMBs) and boost competition.

Alibaba.com Launches $750K Manifest Grants Program for US SMBs

Company's second annual grants program to commit a total of US $750,000 to support American small and medium-sized businesses Company's second annual grants program to commit a total of US $750,000 to support American small and medium-sized businesses

Alibaba.com Launches “Manifest Grants Program” for US Small Businesses to Gain Momentum and Maintain a Competitive Advantage

Intel

Microsoft

Quantum Computing

Alphabet

[Editor's note: “7 Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for the Next 10 Years ” was previously published in July 2022 . It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.

7 Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for the Next 10 Years

MercadoLibre

The latest data on inflation spooked investors.

Why Alibaba, MercadoLibre, and Sea Limited Stocks Plunged Tuesday

Alibaba's woes intensified in the fiscal first quarter. Still, there were a few bright spots that investors should not miss.

Alibaba Stock Gets Slammed by COVID: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (NYSE: BABA) shares are trading higher by 2.87% to $92.04 during Friday's trading session as Chinese stocks gain following slower-than-expected China inflation data. What Happened?

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) – Why Alibaba Shares Are Rising

Naspers Ltd

SoftBank Group Corp

Berkshire has sold about $600 million of BYD stock, SoftBank is slashing its Alibaba stake by nearly 40%, and Naspers is paring its Tencent position.

SoftBank, Naspers, and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are cutting their iconic bets on Chinese tech stocks

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ( BABA , Financial) is one of the most popular e-commerce companies in the world.

Alibaba's Regulatory Headwinds Are Not Going Away

Citi thinks Alibaba is an attractive play to take advantage of an economic rebound in China, which makes stimulus measures look good for the stock.

Chinese Stocks Slump on New Lockdowns. A Comeback Prediction for Alibaba.

JD.com

A review of Alibaba's business fundamentals and recent price movements provides a textbook example of market absurdity. A comparison of Alibaba against JD.com further illustrates how the market ignores business fundamentals when fear dominates.

Alibaba And JD.com: Market Absurdity Clashes Against Munger Sanity

iQIYI

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

U.S.-listed shares of Chinese stocks were falling in Monday trading amid reports of continued lockdown activity in China. More than 65 million people in China are subject to full or partial lockdowns, according to Chinese business magazine Caixin, via a report from the Associated Press.

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks fall amid lockdown restrictions on 65 million people

Source: Kevin Chen Photography / Shutterstock.com Alibaba (NYSE: BABA ) stock is falling on Tuesday after China put into place more restrictions related to Covid-19. According to The New York Times , several parts of China are going into lockdowns after new cases of Covid-19 were reported.

Alibaba (BABA) Stock Slumps as China Imposes More Covid-19 Restrictions

China ratcheted up Covid-19 restrictions over the weekend, raising the prospect of wider economic disruption and hitting Chinese stocks.

Alibaba, JD.com, NIO and Other Chinese Stocks Slide as Lockdowns Bite

The U.S. and China have taken a significant first step toward keeping U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba from being forced off U.S. stock exchanges.

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