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  1. Oct 23, 2026, 7:12 AM ET · Market

    Nvidia's business in China is almost gone, and Shay Boloor says this helps local companies.

    Neutral

    Alibaba is among the Chinese firms reportedly ordering Nvidia cards, but the story gives no order amount or effect on Alibaba’s business. It does not show a clear change to its outlook.

  2. Oct 22, 2026, 7:25 AM ET · Market

    China's market watchdog brings together online shopping sites to talk about better quality for products and services.

    Neutral

    Alibaba's Taotian Group joined a regulator meeting about product and service quality. No new rule or penalty was announced, so the report does not change Alibaba's outlook.

  3. Oct 22, 2026, 6:08 AM ET · Market

    Vipshop joins a meeting to talk about better online shopping quality and protecting customers.

    Neutral

    Alibaba's Taotian Group was among the platforms named at a regulator meeting about quality systems and shopper protection. The story reports no company-specific rule, penalty, or business change for Alibaba, so it does not change its outlook.

  4. Oct 20, 2026, 7:21 AM ET · Market

    ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are buying $35 billion worth of NVIDIA graphics cards.

    Neutral

    Alibaba joined ByteDance and Tencent in ordering the cards, but the report gives no individual shipment amount. Supply may cover only 5% to 10% of some customers' requests, so the story does not show a clear change for Alibaba.

  5. Oct 14, 2026, 11:11 AM ET · Product

    Alibaba is launching smart glasses and earbuds that use AI technology, going beyond just chatbots.

    Good for BABA

    Alibaba launched Qwen smart glasses and earbuds, extending its AI into consumer devices. This is a positive step in its effort to connect AI with everyday services.

  6. Oct 13, 2026, 9:49 PM ET · Market

    Mark Zuckerberg is set to invest in AI, while Cathie Wood just bought $17 million in Meta stock.

    Neutral

    Ark sold Alibaba shares, but the reported rally followed unconfirmed claims about state-backed buying, not a new change to Alibaba's business.

  7. Oct 9, 2026, 1:06 PM ET · Market

    Alibaba's shares went up as China steps in to control selling.

    Neutral

    Alibaba shares rose amid talk that Chinese authorities limited selling, but the claim is unconfirmed. The story reports no new change to Alibaba's business.

  8. Oct 8, 2026, 9:10 AM ET · Market

    Alibaba is looking to grow in Spain while boosting its AI technology worldwide.

    Neutral

    Alibaba plans more cloud and AI capacity, but its spending is already pressuring profit and the Spain power talks remain preliminary. The story leaves its business outlook unchanged.

  9. Oct 1, 2026, 7:47 AM ET · Market

    Oracle has a $7 billion agreement with Tencent, giving the Chinese company access to 100,000 advanced AI chips.

    Neutral

    Alibaba is named among firms China may allow to buy Nvidia chips, but no approval or purchase is reported. That possibility alone does not change Alibaba’s outlook.

  10. Oct 1, 2026, 1:25 AM ET · Market

    Amazon has made a 20-year agreement for nuclear power with Constellation, planning to invest $3 billion to meet electricity needs.

    Neutral

    The story mentions Alibaba’s nuclear power partnership in China but gives no new terms, added supply, or change in operations. It reports no fresh company-specific development to change Alibaba’s outlook here.

  11. Sep 28, 2026, 10:30 AM ET · Market

    China's weak recovery in travel faces new challenges.

    Bad for BABA

    Alibaba's travel services are under investigation for anti-competitive behavior, creating a risk of limits or penalties. The article gives no expected penalty or business effect, but the investigation itself is an added concern.

  12. Sep 28, 2026, 2:49 AM ET · Market

    China might let Alibaba and ByteDance buy Nvidia's RTX PRO 5500 chips despite US restrictions.

    Neutral

    Alibaba is named among companies that may be allowed to buy the chips, but no purchase is confirmed and the report gives no details of a business gain. It does not yet change Alibaba's outlook.

  13. Sep 23, 2026, 5:58 AM ET · Market

    An expert thinks the AI chip shortage will last until 2030, not peak in 2028 as some say.

    Good for BABA

    The article notes Alibaba is developing smaller AI models and references an AI chip debut, which supports Alibaba's push into both models and AI hardware.

  14. Sep 17, 2026, 1:40 PM ET · Market

    Today, there are big trades happening in 10 consumer goods stocks.

    Neutral

    Alibaba: a bearish put sweep was reported; the options activity signals trader concern but does not by itself change Alibaba's business picture.

  15. Sep 8, 2026, 6:15 AM ET · Market

    XPEV, a Chinese company, has moved its humanoid robot from a test version to real production, aiming to make many by the end of the year.

    Good for BABA

    Alibaba joined XPeng's robotics funding round as a strategic investor, giving Alibaba exposure to robotics hardware and AI commercialization.

  16. Sep 7, 2026, 11:03 AM ET · Market

    Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros sold more than $152K in Alibaba stock, according to a recent report.

    Neutral

    Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros sold over $152K worth of Alibaba Group Holding Limited stock, with the transaction reported in a filing dated September 4, 2026, and occurring on July 24, 2026.

  17. Sep 1, 2026, 5:45 AM ET · Market

    Broadcom stock experiences a decline of over 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday.

    Neutral

    Alibaba Cloud models are included in Broadcom's platform, but the article provides no material evidence that this will affect Alibaba's business or equity outlook.

  18. Aug 31, 2026, 4:08 PM ET · Market

    CXMT's introduction of HBM3E memory puts pressure on Micron: These ETFs capitalize on the AI memory surge.

    Good for BABA

    Alibaba’s T-Head testing of CXMT’s HBM3E indicates progress in domestic AI chip-memory integration, supportive for its chip ecosystem efforts.

  19. Aug 29, 2026, 3:23 AM ET · Market

    CXMT, China's leading memory chip manufacturer, initiates legal action against the Pentagon regarding its classification as a Chinese military entity.

    Neutral

    Alibaba has filed a similar challenge, but the article gives no new material facts altering Alibaba’s business outlook.

  20. Aug 24, 2026, 9:42 AM ET · Market

    PDD's aggressive expenditure cuts into profits.

    Good for BABA

    As a major competitor, Alibaba may benefit from PDD's struggles in the current market environment.

  21. Aug 24, 2026, 6:56 AM ET · New shares

    Following a $10 billion share placement, BABA shares decline almost 4%, with analyst Nicholas Mugalli stating that the market's response is 'sheer relief' for short sellers.

    Good for BABA

    Alibaba's stock fell nearly 4% following the announcement of a $10.2 billion share placement aimed at funding AI investments. This move has raised concerns about cash burn and dilution, leading to a bearish sentiment among investors, particularly shortsellers who view the market reaction as relief.

  22. Aug 24, 2026, 5:46 AM ET · Market

    Alibaba escalates investment in AI as unexpected stock offering prompts analysts to question the rationale.

    Good for BABA

    Alibaba's stock fell nearly 4% in premarket trading following the announcement of a significant equity raise to fund its AI strategy. This unexpected move raises concerns about the company's immediate profitability and signals a willingness to accept dilution for future growth in AI and cloud computing.

  23. Aug 23, 2026, 10:29 PM ET · Market

    Michael Burry transitions his investment from Alibaba to JD.com and indicates he won't return, as Alibaba's Hong Kong shares drop nearly 10% following a $10B capital raise.

    Good for BABA

    Michael Burry's decision to move his entire stake from Alibaba to JD.com, coupled with Alibaba's significant share sale to fund AI initiatives, has led to a sharp decline in Alibaba's stock price. This shift highlights investor concerns about Alibaba's future profitability and capital management, while simultaneously boosting confidence in JD.com as a viable alternative investment.

  24. Aug 23, 2026, 5:39 PM ET · Market

    A $10 billion share sale raises concerns as Alibaba's stock displays a bearish trend.

    Bad for BABA

    Alibaba's stock has dropped over 5% following the announcement of a $10 billion share sale to support its AI ambitions, coupled with disappointing earnings results that revealed a significant drop in operating profit and negative free cash flow. This dilution risk and bearish chart pattern suggest further downside potential for the stock.

  25. Aug 21, 2026, 3:30 PM ET · Results

    Following Alibaba's Q1 earnings, analysts adjust their projections.

    Good for BABA

    Alibaba's Q1 earnings report showed strong revenue growth but disappointing earnings, prompting analysts to adjust their price targets. This mixed performance may lead to varied investor reactions as the stock price has already dipped significantly.