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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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Baidu

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Alibaba shuffles the deck as it heads toward spinning off its cloud division.

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JD.com

Manufacturing in the country is shrinking and services growth is tepid, surveys showed Friday.

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Groceries have become a battleground for China's two biggest e-commerce firms: Alibaba and JD.com.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba expands number of physical grocery stores ahead of the unit's IPO

Michael Burry is best known for correctly predicting the housing market crash in 2008.

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Amazon

Virgin Galactic

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Coinbase

FedEx

Robinhood

Intel

Block

Zoom Video

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The U.S. federal government is apparently considering tighter restrictions on high-end chip exports to China. This would undoubtedly impact top Chinese tech companies, and not in a positive way.

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Tencent Holdings Limited

The Biden Administration plans to issue tighter restrictions on the export of processors to China used for AI applications, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Alphabet

Alphabet and Alibaba have plans to roll out AI-enhanced tools and applications in the near future. While Alphabet's stock has been beating the market this year, it's still cheap compared to other tech stocks.

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China has emerged as a strong force in the race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance. Harnessing innovation, research and strategic investments has propelled China's tech sector to the edge of global AI emergence.

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Advanced Micro Devices

NVIDIA

China's AI stocks fell Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. is planning to impose more chip restrictions

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Leading B2B e-commerce platform celebrates results from Fiscal Year 2023 and continues to offer comprehensive solutions for MSMEs to seamlessly participate in global B2B trade NEW YORK , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce and part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC), today celebrates Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Day, first designated six years ago by the United Nations to honor the crucial role played by MSMEs in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the contributions of MSMEs to the global economy. "MSMEs are the backbone of many economies worldwide, and Alibaba.com's efforts to help them connect and trade globally are significant," said Annabel Sykes, E-commerce and SME digital transformation advisor at the International Trade Center (ITC), in a recent webinar session with Alibaba.com.

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Bilibili

Baozun

One economist says Chinese stocks are more attractive now and that the government will likely help the economy out soon enough. Billionaire investor Mark Mobius sees potential upside in China after the failed coup in Russia.

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The Chinese tech giant faces rising competition from the likes of JD.com and Pinduoduo.

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ATS Corp

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

CrowdStrike

iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

Mobileye Global Inc

NICE Ltd

Synopsys

Wisdomtree Artificial Intelligence And Innovation Fund

Denso Corp

Microsoft

ServiceNow

Palo Alto Networks

Sony

So far, 2023 has been the year of artificial intelligence in the stock market. Nvidia Corp. has been the poster child, with shares returning 178% this year with dividends reinvested.

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. shares might be a “value trap,” according to an analyst who just downgraded them.

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We should see significant value being unlocked by the spinning off of Alibaba Cloud. One of the reasons for the recent regulatory challenges for Alibaba was the fact that it was becoming too big to fail. Smaller divisions of Alibaba could be given a lot more leeway to pursue their own path.

Alibaba Shows A Much-Needed Silver Lining

The NEAR Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for developing and growing the NEAR protocol, has inked a partnership with Alibaba Cloud.

Alibaba Cloud Partners with NEAR Foundation as Crypto-Friendly Founder Set to Take Over

iCAD

Illumina

Nikola

Starbucks

XPeng

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Rivian Automotive

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adidas AG

Under Armour

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Alibaba announced its CEO and chairman was stepping down and will be replaced by other co-founders.

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