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Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.

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（３日）フォルクスワーゲンAG（OTC：VWAGY）メルセデス・ベンツ（Mercedes-Benz） L&#39;Oréal（ロレアル）をはじめとする数多くの大手多国籍企業が、中国における需要の減少を懸念している。

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) が人工知能（AI）分野において抱える野心的な課題は、同社にとって重要な市場である中国で大きな障害に直面している。出来事：AppleのAI分野における拡大は、アップグレードされた音声アシスタントSiriを含むもので、中国の厳格なAI規制によって妨げられているとCNBCが報じたところによると、このことが明らかになった。

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今週初め、かつてバンしたかったソーシャルメディアプラットフォームTikTokに登録した元大統領のドナルド・トランプが、ユーザー数500万人以上を誇ることで、ジョー・バイデン大統領の選挙キャンペーンアカウントを上回っているという報告がありました。

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Wall Street eased from record highs after Walmart's weak outlook raised concerns about consumer spending and economic growth, while investors also assessed signals from the Federal Reserve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">and trade policy uncertainties.</a>
Minutes from the latest Fed meeting confirmed a cautious stance. Officials stressed the need for more evidence that inflation had cooled before considering rate cuts. Several policymakers suggested that rates could stay high if economic conditions remained <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43829352/fomc-minutes">strong and inflation persisted.</a>
They also cited inflation risks from potential shifts in trade and immigration policies, supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and stronger-than-expected consumer spending.
Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports of autos, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, set to take effect on April 2, heightening trade uncertainty, particularly for multinational companies reliant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43805852/trump-shakes-global-trade-with-25-auto-chip-and-pharma-tariffs-announcement-asian-stocks-pare-their-five-day-rally">on global supply chains</a>.
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On Tuesday, U.S. officials, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met with Russian representatives, headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in Saudi Arabia to initiate discussions on ending <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43787369/us-russian-officials-begin-ukraine-peace-talks-defense-sector-stocks-rise">the war in Ukraine.</a> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that his country will not accept any peace agreement negotiated without its direct participation. Notably, no European representatives attended talks in Saudi Arabia.
Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) — the S&amp;P 500's top performer in 2024 — plunged after reports indicated that the Pentagon, one of its largest clients, was preparing for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43857040/palantir-stock-tanks-10-as-ceo-sell-plan-defense-budget-cuts-spark-sell-off">deep budget cuts</a>. Investor concerns grew further after CEO Alex Karp disclosed plans to sell nearly 10 million shares over the next six months.
Chinese technology stocks surged on Friday, led by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), which spiked after delivering strong earnings and upbeat guidance. Optimism also rose amid speculation that China's central bank could ease monetary policy, alongside new fiscal stimulus measures from policymakers after the annual parliamentary meeting in early March.
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Walmart's Warning, Fed Highlights Inflation Risks, Chinese Stocks Surge: This Week In Markets

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) shares are trading higher by 5.23% to $143.06 Friday afternoon. The stock is rising due to strong earnings, bullish analyst outlooks and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43884588/alibaba-leads-china-stock-rally-as-deepseeks-ai-breakthrough-and-xis-support-boost-investor-confidence">growing confidence</a> in China&#8217;s tech sector. The stock is now up some 67% year to date.
What To Know: Alibaba reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2024 results, with revenue rising 8% to $38.38 billion and adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.93 surpassing the $2.66 consensus estimate. 
Investors were particularly encouraged by Alibaba's commitment to expanding its cloud and AI investments over the next three years, exceeding its spending in the past decade.
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The broader Chinese market is also rebounding, fueled by government support for private enterprises and increased offshore fundraising. Additionally, President Xi Jinping's meeting with tech leaders, including Alibaba's founder Jack Ma, signaled a potential positive shift in policy. 
What Else: Wall Street analysts also responded to earnings favorably, with Benchmark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43888574/alibabas-ai-expansion-e-commerce-growth-reinforce-bullish-analyst-outlook">raising its price target</a> on Alibaba from $118 to $190, citing structural restructuring, e-commerce recovery and AI-driven growth.
Alibaba's strategic positioning in China's AI sector and plans for profitability in its international e-commerce unit have strengthened investor confidence. With accelerated AI adoption and capital expenditure plans, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings">analysts</a> see the potential for further upside, making Alibaba a potential standout in the Chinese tech resurgence.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy BABA Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Alibaba &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, BABA has a 52-week high of $145.30 and a 52-week low of $68.36.

Why Alibaba Shares Are Rising

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Chinese stocks are trading higher amid tech sector optimism and recent stimulus hopes.

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) stock gained after multiple Wall Street firms raised their respective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price targets on the stock on Friday</a>.
Among them was Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang, who maintained a Buy rating on Alibaba with a price target of $190, up from $118.
Jiang noted that Alibaba is undergoing a long-awaited structural restructuring, driven by a rebound in its core e-commerce business, an improved earnings outlook thanks to better investment efficiency and growth reacceleration, and the recognition of asset value in key strategic areas such as AliCloud and Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.
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Despite strong stock performance year-to-date, Alibaba remains reasonably valued relative to global hyperscalers (~30x forward P/E). With the momentum of accelerated AI adoption in China, the analyst noted Alibaba as a leading player in China&#8217;s AI sector.
Alibaba&#8217;s third-quarter earnings checked all the boxes and more. This includes a notable reacceleration of growth across its core e-commerce and cloud businesses, a return to profit growth for Taobao and Tmall Group, and a clear pathway to profitability for AIDC and other loss-making assets.
More importantly, the drivers behind this core reacceleration appear sustainable, supported by a take rate increase for TTG and expedited adoption of AI Cloud.
To capitalize on this, Alibaba announced an aggressive capex plan, with total capex over the next three years set to exceed the past decade&#8217;s investments. This reflects both the surge in demand and the company&#8217;s determination to lead in this transformative era.
Jiang reiterated that full-stack service providers with strong infrastructure capabilities would be the primary beneficiaries.
Alibaba stands out with its competitive edge in infrastructure, proprietary models, and application capacity across diverse use cases.
While the stock has risen significantly in the past two months, Jiang noted that a structural rerating is driven by upward earnings revisions and multiple expansions catalyzed by technological innovations. Positive tariffs or macroeconomic developments could further enhance the upside potential.
Price Action: BABA shares traded higher by 5.6% at $143.68 at the last check on Friday.
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Alibaba's AI Expansion, E-Commerce Growth Reinforce Bullish Analyst Outlook

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>580</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>336</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MODG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>164</td>
<td>713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>468</td>
</tr>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>315</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>272</td>
</tr>
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<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SFIX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 5458 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $141.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 580 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FND#NYSE">FND</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MODG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODG#NYSE">MODG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 175 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 373 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 164 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 468 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 148 contract(s) at a $700.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.7K, with a price of $431.0 per contract. There were 4552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $2500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $25240.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 272 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 84 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $573.0 per contract. There were 3414 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SFIX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 105 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 445 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $915.0 per contract. There were 3668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $118 to $190.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $190

U.S. listed Chinese stocks led by e-commerce and gaming giants like Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), JD.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) along with electric vehicle companies NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) are trading higher on Friday.
Chinese tech barometer Alibaba reported its upbeat quarterly results, adding to the Chinese market rebound, which the property market selloff and economic slowdown have hit.
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Alibaba reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal third-quarter 2024</a> revenue growth of 8% to $38.38 billion, topping the analyst estimate of $38.19 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.93 beat the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $2.66.&nbsp;Adjusted net income rose 7% Y/Y to $7 billion.
Alibaba expects its international e-commerce unit to turn profitable next fiscal year and plans to spend more on Cloud and AI over the next three years than in the past decade.
Also, Reuters cited a Friday post by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek&nbsp;stating that it plans to make its models&#8217; code publicly available.
DeepSeek&#8217;s affordable AI model promises and Beijing&#8217;s support for private firms have prompted Chinese companies, mainly in the tech sector, to raise funds overseas, Reuters cites bankers.
Two tech companies raised $500 million this week alone, with more gearing up to raise capital via offshore equity sales.
Chinese video streaming platform iQIYI&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) raised $350 million on Thursday, and Hong Kong-listed auto chip maker Black Sesame&nbsp;raised $160 million.
Adding to the positive momentum, China&#8217;s President Xi Jinping met with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">tech business leaders</a>, including Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba, and Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek.
Li He of Davis Polk told Reuters about a solid pipeline of IPO candidates, particularly in tech, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Besides secondary market deals, IPOs by Chinese companies, particularly in Hong Kong, will likely pick up pace.
Appaloosa Management&#8217;s David Tepper <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/02/43619521/deepseek-impact-billionaire-david-tepper-bets-big-on-china-increases-stakes-in-alibaba-jd-com-and-pdd" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised his bets</a> on China-related stocks, including Alibaba, Baidu, and PDD and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last quarter.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese equities through KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>) and&nbsp;iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>).
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China&#8217;s Oppo showcased its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/smartphones" rel="noreferrer noopener">new flagship folding phone</a> with artificial intelligence-focused features Thursday, intensifying rivalry with premium smartphone companies like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Samsung&nbsp;Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) and Huawei.
The iPhone captured an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/42951487/apples-iphone-market-share-declines-in-china-huawei-and-xiaomi-gain-momentum-in-2024-counterpoint" rel="noreferrer noopener">18% global market share</a> in 2024, down from 19% in 2023, due to its smartphones&#8217; lack of AI features. Samsung&nbsp;led with a market share of 19% in 2024, down from 20% in 2023.
Oppo, akin to its rivals, remains committed to artificial intelligence-focused features on the device.
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Oppo&#8217;s ultra-thin design, the Find N5 phone, with a 6.62-inch display and a half foldable, will retail for 2,499 Singapore dollars ($1,867.70), according to CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/20/oppo-find-n5-folding-phone-specs-price-availability-.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>.
Find N5&#8217;s 5,600 milliampere-hour (mAh) battery, which is made of silicon-carbon material and is the size of a credit card. Oppo Find N5 has a triple-camera setup with a telephoto lens that can zoom in up to 30 times thanks to AI Telescope Zoom.
The phone also has a personal AI assistant that can interpret and summarize documents, generate summaries of phone calls, and translate video calls.
Oppo&#8217;s O+ Connect lets users connect their phones to a Mac computer. Oppo uses Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google as its AI partner in international markets.
Recently,&nbsp;Huawei launched the Mate XT, a &#8220;trifold&#8221; phone with three screens, for the international market. Samsung recently launched additional AI capabilities on its&nbsp;new flagship Galaxy S25 series.
Apple tapped Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43631776/apple-teams-up-with-alibaba-for-ai-innovation-in-china-submits-ai-features-for-regulatory-approval" rel="noreferrer noopener">integrate AI features</a> into iPhones in China as it fights to regain lost market share from
China-backed players like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Huawei, whose smartphones with AI features were available at a considerable discount compared to Apple.
Apple also has a partnership with Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>). Recently, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple showcased its</a> $599 iPhone 16e with OLED display, A18 chip, and custom modem.
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JP Morgan analyst Alex Yao maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $125 to $170.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $170

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Alibaba shares are trading higher after multiple firms raised their respective price targets on the stock.

Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, revealing an average target of $148.25, a high estimate of $180.00, and a low estimate of $125.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 21.02% increase from the previous average price target of $122.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740142829_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Alibaba Gr Hldgs. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Eddie Leung</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
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<td>Jiong Shao</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
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<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
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<td>Alicia Yap</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Alibaba Gr Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Alibaba Gr Hldgs's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h2>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
<h3>Financial Insights: Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Alibaba Gr Hldgs displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.21%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Alibaba Gr Hldgs's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 18.55% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Alibaba Gr Hldgs's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.64%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.47%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Alibaba Gr Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.21, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Assessing Alibaba Gr Hldgs: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

B of A Securities analyst Eddie Leung maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $117 to $150.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $150

U.S. stock futures were flat and swung between gains and losses on Friday following Thursday&#8217;s decline. The S&amp;P 500 futures were trading a little below the flatline whereas other indices were in green.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NASDAQ">BABA</a>) shares jumped 14.56% in Hong Kong on Friday after exceeding the street&#8217;s expectations on Thursday. Other Chinese tech companies also rallied.
Gold neared the $3000 per ounce mark amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/02/43875860/trump-plans-fort-knox-gold-inspection-as-prices-soar-past-2940if-the-gold-isnt-there">remarks</a> to visit the Forth Knox for the inspection of precious bullion reserves.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.49%, while the two-year yield was at 4.26%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Thursday. SPY was up 0.049% to $610.68, and QQQ advanced 0.12% to $537.88, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Sectors drove U.S. stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43875808/dow-tumbles-450-points-as-walmart-shares-plunge-investor-sentiment-declines-fear-greed-index-in-neutral-zone">declines</a> Thursday, with financials, consumer discretionary, and staples leading losses. Conversely, the energy and real estate sectors gained. 
Jobless claims for the week ending Feb. 15 rose to 219,000, above the 215,000 estimate, and the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index sharply declined to 18.1
Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NASDAQ">WMT</a>) shares plunged 6.53% despite beating expectations as the retail giant&#8217;s growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026 was below the consensus.
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Insights From Analysts
&#8220;Volatility doesn't equal a permanent financial loss unless you sell,&#8221; said Peter Mallouk, in an X post.
CEO at Creative Planning, Mallouk shared a chart in an X post showing that the S&amp;P 500 index has fallen 58% in 1930, 49% in 2008, and 34% in 2020, but despite these sharp declines it has returned an average of 10% per year since 1928.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 has returned an average of 10% per year since 1928 and has done so despite an average intra-year drawdown of 16%, and often drawdowns that are much worse. The lesson? Volatility doesn't equal a permanent financial loss unless you sell. <a href="https://t.co/3aroEwPmoX">pic.twitter.com/3aroEwPmoX</a>
&mdash; Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/status/1892232172372996226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research highlighted that the second half of February is usually riskier for the S&amp;P 500 returns. He mapped the data from 1950 to 2024, which showed that on average, the index has declined consistently after peaking on Feb. 15.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1892615024536907893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Highlighting the fixed income opportunities, Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo said that investors should move money out of short-term instruments and into higher-yielding investment-grade fixed income further out on the maturity spectrum.
&#8220;We have conviction around our year-end target range of 4.50% – 5.00% for the U.S. 10-year Treasury note, and on that basis, we see attractive fixed-income opportunities for investors,&#8221; he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>February&#8217;s S&amp;P flash U.S. services PMI and manufacturing PMI will be out by 9:45 a.m., ET.</li>
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<ul>
<li>The final consumer sentiment data for February and existing home sales data for January will be out by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson will speak again and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will also speak for the second time this week at 11:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) was up 0.18% in the premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report a quarterly loss of 28 cents per share on the revenue of $1.25 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIPS#NYSE">VIPS</a>) jumped 10.19% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 82 cents per share on revenue of $4.77 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Brady Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>) was 0.09% higher ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share on revenue of $359.11 million.</li>
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<li>United States Cellular Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) advanced 2.89% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly loss of 5 cents per share on the revenue of $965.87 million after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Dropbox Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) plunged 10.29% despite reporting better-than-expected earnings as its total annual recurring revenue decreased by $4.8 million quarter-over-quarter.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) zoomed 32.28% after reporting a record 2024 revenue of $1.36 billion due to high demand for its functional beverages and acquired Alani Nu for $1.65 billion to expand its brand portfolio.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDP#NYSE">CDP</a>) rallied by 30.94% as it increased its quarterly dividend by 3.4% to $0.305 per share for Q1 2025, payable April 16th to shareholders. This equates to an annualized dividend of $1.22 per share.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Soluna Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNH#NASDAQ">SLNH</a>) rose 1.38% and Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) advanced 1.02% as the companies expanded their partnership with a new 12-month, 5.5 MW hosting contract at Project Dorothy, Texas, bringing their total hosted capacity to over 12 MW.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.90% to hover around $71.83 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.31% to $2,929.69 per ounce after hitting a fresh record of $2,949.87. The Dollar Index was up 0.26% at 106.651 level.
Asian markets ended mostly higher on Friday. Except for Australia's ASX 200, and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index, all indices including, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose. European markets were mixed in trade.
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Barclays analyst Jiong Shao maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $130 to $180.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $180

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) climbed 4.2% during the pre-market trading session on Friday following strong financial performance for the third quarter.
What Happened: The Chinese tech giant posted stellar results for the December quarter surpassing expectations. Alibaba&#8217;s third-quarter revenue grew 8% YoY to $38.38 billion, surpassing analyst estimates, while adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.93 beat consensus expectations of $2.66. The revenue for Alibaba's Cloud Intelligence Group witnessed a 13% year-on-year growth to $4.37 billion with revenue from AI-related products experiencing triple-digit growth for the sixth straight quarter.
The company&#8217;s CEO Eddie Wu&nbsp;stated, "This quarter's results demonstrated substantial progress in our ‘user first, AI-driven' strategies and the re-accelerated growth of our core businesses.&#8221;
Also, during the company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call, CFO, Toby Xu, confirmed the 5% net reduction in share count. The Chinese tech behemoth repurchased $1.3 billion of its shares in the December quarter. This follows an approximate $10 billion in buybacks during the first half of fiscal 2024. The company still has $20.7 billion left in its buyback authorization. The buyback strategy was implemented as Alibaba reported $83.6 billion in cash reserves as of Dec. 31. 
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Why It Matters: The stock has&nbsp;seen nearly an 80% surge over the past 12 months,&nbsp;bolstered by China&#8217;s&nbsp;economic stimulus measures and growing&nbsp;traction in Alibaba&#8217;s AI offerings. This growth in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43874037/alibaba-sees-ai-gold-rush-in-cloud-computing-not-open-and-closed-source-modelshints-monetization-lies-in-powering-ai-not-selling-it">AI offerings aligns with the company&#8217;s belief</a> that the real value in artificial intelligence will come from cloud infrastructure rather than the models themselves.
Moreover, CEO&nbsp;Eddie Wu&nbsp;revealed expectations that the company's International Commerce Unit would achieve profitability in the next fiscal year.
Meanwhile, Alibaba&#8217;s&nbsp;board-level capital management committee also continues&nbsp;to manage&nbsp;shareholder return initiatives through a&nbsp;mix&nbsp;of dividends, share buybacks, and&nbsp;strategic investments. 
The stock also surged in Hong Kong market on Friday as economists predict China's central bank could lower its main policy rate in March
Alibaba&#8217;s&nbsp;ADR closed at $135.97 on&nbsp;Thursday, gaining 8.09% for the&nbsp;day. In after-hours trading, the&nbsp;stock rose an additional 0.82%.&nbsp;Year to date, Alibaba shares&nbsp;have surged 60.06%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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BABA Stock Climbs Over 4% In Friday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) executives say the real value in artificial intelligence will come from cloud infrastructure rather than the models themselves.
What Happened: On Thursday, during Alibaba's <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">third-quarter earnings</a> call, a company executive addressed the impact of DeepSeek's <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/02/43691826/not-just-deepseek-chinas-ai-landscape-heats-up-as-baidu-launches-free-ernie-bot">free large-language models</a> and AI monetization strategies.
The executive argued that AI models, whether open-source or closed, are becoming increasingly similar in capability.
&#8220;If AI, artificial intelligence, is like electricity in this new era, then our cloud computing network is like the power grid that carries that electricity,&#8221; the executive said, highlighting that cloud infrastructure will be the backbone of AI operations.
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Rather than focusing on charging for AI models, Alibaba sees cloud computing as the primary driver of AI monetization.
&#8220;If you ask me what the monetization pathway is today, it&#8217;s definitely our cloud computing offerings that exist to host and to support the operation of these clouds,&#8221; the representative said.
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Why It Matters: The Jack Ma-co-founded e-commerce giant reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $38.38 billion, an 8% year-over-year increase, surpassing the analyst consensus of $38.19 billion.
Revenue from Taobao and Tmall Group rose 5% to $18.64 billion, while Cloud Intelligence Group saw a 13% Y/Y growth to $4.35 billion.
Alibaba&#8217;s capital expenditure reached $31 billion this quarter, nearly doubling from the previous quarter. The company stated that over the next three years, it will invest more than it did in the past decade combined.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Alibaba shares are up 0.82% to $137.09 in after-hours trading, following an 8.09% jump to $135.97 during Thursday's regular session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Alibaba Says If Artificial Intelligence Is Like Electricity, Then Its Cloud Computing Network Is The Power Grid: The Money Is In Powering AI, Not Selling It

Chinese technology stocks advanced sharply on Friday, with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) jumping 11.41% in Hong Kong trading, as investors responded to positive earnings guidance and anticipated monetary policy easing from Beijing.
What Happened: Alibaba&#8217;s shares climbed to 134.70 HKD ($17.33) after CEO Eddie Wu announced expectations for the company&#8217;s International Commerce Unit to achieve profitability in the next fiscal year. 
The broader tech sector rally saw gains across major Chinese companies, with&nbsp;Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) rising 3.23% to 502.50 HKD ($64.66), Xiaomi Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) surging 4.88% to 51.55 HKD ($6.63), Baidu Inc (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAIDF#OTC">BAIDF</a>) adding 2.22% to 87.40 HKD ($11.25), and JD.com Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JDCMF#OTC">JDCMF</a>) climbing 2.47% to 157.50 HKD ($20.27).
The surge comes as economists predict China&#8217;s central bank could cut its main policy rate following the annual parliamentary meeting in March. The People&#8217;s Bank of China (PBOC) maintained its loan prime rates Thursday, keeping the one-year rate at 3.1% and the five-year rate at 3.6%.
Bruce Pang, an adjunct associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School, according <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/20/china-lpr-decision-february.html">to</a> CNBC, forecasts a 50-basis-point cut to the reserve requirement ratio next month, with the seven-day reverse repo rate potentially decreasing by 40 to 50 basis points this year.
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Why It Matters: The tech sector&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43772586/xi-jinpings-supportive-business-stance-sparks-rally-for-second-day-alibaba-xiaomi-surge-over-4-on-hong-kong-exchange">momentum builds on recent optimism</a> following Chinese President Xi Jinping&#8216;s supportive stance toward private enterprise, demonstrated at a high-level business symposium that included prominent tech leaders. The gathering notably featured Alibaba founder Jack Ma&#8216;s first major public appearance with top leadership since Beijing&#8217;s 2020 regulatory crackdown.
However, investors are watching U.S.-China tensions, as recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s cautious approach to rate cuts could influence PBOC&#8217;s monetary policy decisions. 
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Alibaba Spikes 11% In Hong Kong As Tencent, Xiaomi Lead Tech Rally On Earnings Optimism, Chinese Stimulus Hopes

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>) has achieved a significant 5% reduction in share count over the past nine months through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">aggressive buyback initiatives</a>, demonstrating strong capital return commitment amid robust financial performance.
What Happened: The Chinese tech giant repurchased $1.3 billion worth of shares in the December quarter alone, following approximately $10 billion in buybacks during the first half of fiscal 2024. The company maintains substantial dry powder with $20.7 billion remaining in its buyback authorization.
&#8220;Combined with approximately $10 billion were purchased in the first half of this fiscal year, we had achieved a 5% net reduction in share count over the last nine months,&#8221; Chief Financial Officer Toby Xu stated during the company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call.
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Why It Matters: The buyback strategy comes amid strong financial fundamentals, with Alibaba reporting $83.6 billion in cash reserves as of Dec. 31. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">third-quarter revenue</a> grew 8% year-over-year to $38.38 billion, exceeding analyst estimates, while adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.93 beat consensus expectations of $2.66.
Alibaba&#8217;s board-level capital management committee continues to oversee shareholder return initiatives through a combination of dividends, share buybacks, and strategic investments. The stock has gained 85% over the past 12 months, supported by China&#8217;s economic stimulus measures and growing traction in Alibaba&#8217;s AI offerings. 
Price Action: Alibaba&#8217;s ADR closed at $135.97 on Thursday, gaining 8.09% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose an additional 0.82%. Year to date, Alibaba shares have surged 60.06%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Alibaba CFO Toby Xu Touts 5% Drop In Share Count Thanks To Aggressive Buybacks As Jack Ma-Founded Company Basks In Stellar Q3 Results

Thursday&#8217;s trading session saw the U.S. stock market trend lower, with the Dow Jones index falling by 1% to 44,176.65. The NASDAQ and the S&amp;P 500 indices also fell, dropping by almost 0.5% and 0.4% respectively to end the day at 19,962.36 and 6,117.52.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Alibaba Group Holding Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)
Alibaba&#8217;s stock traded higher after reporting an 8% year-on-year growth in fiscal third-quarter revenue to $38.38 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate. The stock closed up 8.09% at $135.97, with an intraday high of $144.51 and a low of $131.41. The 52-week high and low are $144.51 and $68.36 respectively. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">fiscal third-quarter report</a> also revealed an adjusted net income rise of 7% year-over-year to $7 billion.
Rivian Automotive Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)
Rivian&#8217;s stock dipped 2.30% to close at $13.61, after hitting an intraday high of $14.05 and a low of $13.28. The 52-week high and low are $18.86 and $8.26 respectively. The electric vehicle manufacturer reported its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43867210/rivian-automotive-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-2025-guidance-truly-transformational-product-r2-coming">fourth-quarter financial results</a> after the market closed on Thursday with revenue coming in at $1.73 billion, which beat a Street consensus of $1.4 billion. Rivian projects an adjusted EBITDA loss between $1.9 billion and $1.7 billion for fiscal 2025 and anticipates a &#8220;modest gross profit&#8221; for the year.
Nu Holdings Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>)
Nu Holdings&#8217; stock fell 1.04% to close at $13.34, with an intraday high of $13.67 and a low of $13.30. The 52-week high and low are $16.15 and $9.67 respectively. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43869101/nu-holdings-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-in-line-22-customer-growth-and-more">fourth-quarter financial results</a> revealed a 22% year-over-year increase in total global customers. The revenue of $2.99 billion in the quarter missed analyst estimates of $3.29 billion.
Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)
Walmart&#8217;s shares plunged 6.53% to close at $97.21, after hitting an intraday high of $100.12 and a low of $96.68. The 52-week high and low are $105.30 and $57.60 respectively. Despite reporting a 4.1% year-on-year growth in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">fourth-quarter FY25 sales</a>, the company&#8217;s soft FY26 outlook disappointed the street.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock fell 1.71% to close at $354.40, with an intraday high of $362.30 and a low of $348. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.80 respectively. The company&#8217;s executive Lars Moravy attributed the delay in getting the safety rating on the Cybertruck to the schedule set by the U.S. auto safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as per a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43844358/tesla-exec-pins-delay-in-cybertruck-crash-test-report-on-nhtsa-says-weve-known-it-was-5-star-from-the-beginning">post on X</a>.
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（３日）フォルクスワーゲンAG（OTC：VWAGY）メルセデス・ベンツ（Mercedes-Benz） L&#8217;Oréal（ロレアル）をはじめとする数多くの大手多国籍企業が、中国における需要の減少を懸念している。
出来事： 中国での需要の減少が、今年上半期のグローバル消費財セクターの決算で繰り返し取り上げられている。L&#8217;Oréalは、今年上半期の中国での売り上げ成長が2〜3％低下すると予測し、一方ヴォルクスワーゲン傘下のポルシェは、先週金曜日のロイターの<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/8e2f415b-46bb-473f-9c26-474322e372f2">報道</a>によれば、6月末で前年比1/3減の中国での販売を報告しました。
ロレアルのニコラ・イエロニムスCEOは「消費者の自信が非常に低いのが世界でただ一つの地域は中国だけだ」と述べた。
中国の多額の負債を抱える不動産業界は、2021年末以来減速しており、これにより住宅価格が急速に下落し、その後消費者の信頼性も鈍化し、消費財の需要も減退しているという。
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リスクにもかかわらず、いくつかの企業は中国市場について楽観的な姿勢を維持している。中国での「ピザハット」および「ケンタッキーフライドチキン」の運営者であるYum China（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>）は、予想を上回る上半期の業績を発表し、純利益は8％増の2億1200万ドルとなった。
フィッチのアナリストによると、使い捨て可能所得の見通しをめぐる不確実性と、家計の資産の縮小が、中国の消費者を非必須の支出に代えて「コストパフォーマンスの良い」製品を優先させているという。
「中国の消費者がその自信を取り戻すにはどのくらいの時間と、何をする必要があるのか、私たちはわかりません」と、メルセデス・ベンツのCEOを務めるオラ・ケーレニウス氏は述べた。
魅力1： これらの大手企業が表明した懸念は、今年の初めに経済学者ポール・クルーグマン氏が<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39133647/paul-krugman-slams-beijings-economic-model-world-will-not-accept-everything-china-wants-to-export">中国の経済モデルについて</a>懸念を示したものと連動している。ポール・クルーグマン氏は、中国のリーダーが生産から消費者需要への焦点を移すことについて、「奇妙なほど不可能である」と述べている。
さらに、アリババグループホールディング（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>）、テンセントホールディングス（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>）、JD.com Inc（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>）などの中国の大手テック企業は、この厳しい環境の中で<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40285028/alibaba-leads-chinese-tech-giants-in-boosting-shareholder-returns-but-economic-challenges-loom-repor">決算を報告</a>するとともに、中国の経済と消費者のセンチメントに光を当てると予想されている。これらの企業は引き続き株主のリターン向上に焦点を当ててはいるものの、全体として経済の課題は大きくなっている。
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この記事は、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Pooja-Rajkumari" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pooja Rajkumari</a>氏によって編集され、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a>が作成しました。

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) が人工知能（AI）分野において抱える野心的な課題は、同社にとって重要な市場である中国で大きな障害に直面している。
出来事：AppleのAI分野における拡大は、アップグレードされた音声アシスタントSiriを含むもので、中国の厳格なAI規制によって妨げられていると<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/20/apple-ai-push-faces-big-challenges-in-china.html">CNBCが報じたところによると</a>、このことが明らかになった。
同社の中国におけるシェアは、Huaweiなどの中国勢企業に対抗しきれておらず、その企業たちは独自のAI機能を推進している。
Appleは、AIの初回展開についてはその機能はアメリカ英語でのみ提供され、その後でより多くの言語、機能、プラットフォームが提供されると発表している。しかし、同社は規制環境が複雑であることで知られる中国市場における計画については一切言及していない。
「中国はAI規制環境があるため、AI分野におけるAppleの大きな発表が先週できたことについては大いに賛辞を送りたい」と、同レポートによると、IDCのデバイスリサーチ部門のヴァイスプレジデントであるBryan Ma氏は述べている。
近年、中国は特にデータ保護と大規模な言語モデルに関する点を中心にAIについて厳格な規制を実施している。これらの規制は、Appleにとって課題となるだろう。同社のAIの機能のいくつかは自社の言語モデルに基づいており、これには中国当局の認可が必要となるからだ。
地元の規制に対応するため、Appleはおそらく、デバイス上で利用可能なAIモデルとクラウドベースのAIモデルの両方を開発する必要があるだろうと、CanalysのアナリストであるNicole Peng氏は述べている。
さらに、Appleが中国で使用しているOpenAIのChatGPTは、中国で使用することが禁止されているため、国内向けの同等の製品を見つける必要がある。これにより、同社が今後、自社の言語モデルと音声アシスタントを搭載することができるかもしれない、と同氏は付け加えた。その際、中国のテックグローバル企業であるBaidu（NASDAQ：BIDU）やAlibaba（NYSE：BABA）との提携が実現する可能性がある。
Appleが中国でAIを成功させるためには、中国のユーザーのニーズに合ったデバイス上でのAI体験を提供する必要があると、CCS Insightの最高アナリストであるBen Wood氏は述べている。
中国におけるAppleのAI展開が成功するためには、同社は中国のユーザーに共感を持ってもらえるAI体験をデバイス上で提供する必要がある。
今回の出来事が重要な理由：AppleのAIに対する展望は新しいものではない。最近、Deepwater Asset ManagementのGene Munster氏は、AppleがBaiduやAlibabaとの提携を通じて中国でのAI展開を模索する可能性があると示唆した。彼は、これらの提携がChatGPTのようなサードパーティのAI機能を中国市場で紹介するのに役立つだろうと指摘している。
Appleは、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39269940/apples-ai-breakthroughs-at-wwdc-2024-lead-to-higher-iphone-sales-projections-by-gol">WWDC 2024</a>で、オペレーティング・システム（OS）の重要なアップデートと、Apple IntelligenceとChatGPTの統合を含む新しいジェネレーティブAI機能を発表した。 ゴールドマン・サックスのアナリストは、これらの進歩が製品のアップグレード需要を促進し、将来のAIモデルを搭載するための手立てを開くだろうと考えている。
3月には、Appleは中国国内での自社デバイスにおいて先進的なジェネレーティブAIテクノロジーを組み込むために、Baiduとの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37892837/apple-wants-to-strengthen-presence-in-china-in-talks-with-baidu-over-ai-collaboration">予備的な協議を開始した</a>。この動きは、中国のサイバースペース規制機関が、製品の公開前にジェネレーティブAIモデルを審査することを義務付けている中国法に合致している。
株価の動き：Apple Inc.の株は、この日の取引で2.15％下落した209.68ドルで最後の取引が終了した。アフターマーケット取引では0.15％上昇している。年初来の株価の変動は12.95％の上昇。 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Proのデータ</a>によれば、株価の変動は12.95％の上昇

今週初め、かつてバンしたかったソーシャルメディアプラットフォームTikTokに登録した元大統領のドナルド・トランプが、ユーザー数500万人以上を誇る<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39198236/donald-trumps-debut-has-outshined-biden-harris-campaign-account-on-tiktok-this-is-a-vital-space-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ことで、</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39198236/donald-trumps-debut-has-outshined-biden-harris-campaign-account-on-tiktok-this-is-a-vital-space-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ジョー・バイデン</a>大統領の選挙キャンペーンアカウントを上回っているという報告がありました。
リスク資本の投資構図が大きく転換する中、米国のスタートアップ企業は中国の投資家との関係を次第に遠ざけようとしています。この動きは、企業が米国当局による外国<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39225851/american-vcs-want-us-startups-to-sever-ties-with-chinese-investors-amid-anticipated-regulatory-clamp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">所有規制の強化</a>を見越して行われています。
アラブ首長国連邦（UAE）は、石油化学の豊かさを活用して世界的なAIパワーハウスとして浮上することを目指し、人工知能（AI）分野で米国との戦略的なパートナーシップを追求しています。
ゲーム
Adjustの2024年版の2024年版「モバイルアプリのトレンド」報告書によると、2023年における全体のゲーム市場の収益のうち、49％が合計904億ドルを占める「モバイルゲーム」が拡大しました。 2022年1月から2024年1月までのデータを分析したこの調査では、ゲームアプリのインアプリ収益について、前年比6％の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/06/39192130/mobile-games-captured-90-4b-49-of-global-market-in-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">増加が記録されました</a>。
2023年には、中東および北アフリカ（MENA）およびアジアのゲーム市場は、前年比4.6％増の855億ドルに達し、2028年までに971億ドルに<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/06/39213251/asia-mena-gaming-markets-reach-85-5b-in-2023-see-future-projections" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">増加する見通し</a>です。
Intercept GamesとRoll7の閉鎖が報じられた「Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. （NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>）は、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39145469/private-division-faces-closure-take-two-to-sell-or-shutter-studios-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Private Divisionの閉鎖または売却計画</a>の一環として、Intercept GamesとRoll7が閉鎖の憂き目に遭うことはないと発表しました。
Take-Two InteractiveのRockstar Gamesは、6月にリリースされるGrand Theft Auto Onlineの大規模なアップデートに向けて準備を進めています。 6月のアップデートには、バウンティハンティングと警察ミッションに加えて、GTAオンラインの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39194557/what-to-expect-for-gta-onlines-june-update" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">新しいコンテンツ作成者の機能</a>も追加されます。
読了:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39173595/summer-game-fest-2024-big-reveals-key-updates-and-whats-off-the-table" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Game Fest 2024：ビッグな発表、重要なアップデート、そして何が話題にならないのか</a>
Sony Group Corp. （NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>）のノーティ・ドッグは、同社が開発したゲーム「The Last of Us」と「Uncharted」のフランチャイズで知られる開発者が、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39143354/naughty-dog-will-not-be-the-last-of-us-studio-forever-neil-druckmann-announces-multiple-single-pla" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">「複数のシングルプレイヤープロジェクト」で作業を行っている</a> と発表しました。
8月7日に予定されているSonyの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39168685/sonys-next-frontier-pc-adapter-unveiled-connecting-playstation-gamers-to-steam-vr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PlayStation VR 2（PSVR 2）ヘッドセットのためのPCアダプターの発売が発表されました。</a>
SonyのPS5ボックスには、ハイレゾハイプからの脱却を示す8Kタグが削除されています。 Digital FoundryのJohn Linnemanが指摘するように、新しいパッケージは「<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39213768/ps5-drops-8k-tag-is-8k-gaming-a-fading-dream" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4K/120fpsとHDR</a>」といった機能のみを表示するようになりました。
読了: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39218265/guess-how-much-this-counter-strike-skin-just-sold-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">このカウンターストライクのスキンがついに売れた金額は？</a>
OculusとAnduril Industriesの創業者であるPalmer Luckeyは、199ドルで販売されている<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39152573/oculus-founder-palmer-luckey-launches-199-modern-handheld-console-that-pays-homage-to-game-boy-don" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ピクセル完璧で超明るいマグネシウム製のゲーム機</a>を新たに発表し、ゲーム業界にカムバックしました。
読了: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/39120277/paving-the-way-for-microtransactions-the-sims-4-introduces-controversial-battle-pass-style-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">マイクロトランザクションの先駆けに？ 『The Sims 4』がバトルパススタイルのイベントを導入</a>
ストリーミングプラットフォーム、ソーシャルメディア、その他
Netflix Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>）は、利用者のプラットフォームでの使用を最大化しようとしている一環として、新しいTVユーザー用のホーム画面の導入を発表しました。
米国政府との<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39150865/tiktok-parent-bytedance-appoints-former-warner-bros-lawyer-as-general-counsel-amid-ongoing-legal-bat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ByteDance Ltd.（TikTokの親会社）は、</a>元映画製作会社ワーナー・ブラザース・ディスカバリー社（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>）のトップ弁護士である<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39150865/tiktok-parent-bytedance-appoints-former-warner-bros-lawyer-as-general-counsel-amid-ongoing-legal-bat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ジョン・ロゴヴィン氏を新たなグローバル法律顧問に任命しました。</a>
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>）は、米国および欧州の中小企業向けの新しいサービスを立ち上げ、より信頼性の高い配送日、安全な支払い、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39221079/alibabas-new-strategy-targeting-small-businesses-in-the-us-and-europe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">スムーズな紛争解決</a>を提供する「Alibaba Guaranteed」サービスが発表されました。
EBay Inc. （NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>）は、同社が<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>から請求された「非常に高い料金」を理由に、同社のプラットフォームでのAmerican Express Co.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>）のカードの受け入れを停止する計画を立てました。
エアバスは、タイペイで開催されたコンピューテックス技術見本市で、有人戦闘機を高リスクなミッションでサポートするために設計された新しいドローンコンセプトである「Wingman」を公開しました。
スマートフォン
Apple Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>）の新しいiPhone 16 Proでは、現行記録保持者であるSamsung Galaxy S24を上回る、世界で最も薄いベゼルを搭載することで、期待を裏切る可能性があります。
Appleは最終的に、英国の「商品セキュリティと通信インフラ（PSTI）規制」に準拠して、同社のiPhoneにセキュリティのアップデートを提供する最短期間を明らかにしました。
Appleは、標準保証の下でiPhoneとApple Watchのディスプレイに生じた髪の毛のような細いクラックの対応を停止しました。 これにより、修理に関しては、製品を購入した顧客が費用を負担する必要があるようになります。<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39223488/apple-no-longer-covers-hairline-cracks-on-iphones-and-watches-under-warranty-how-much-youll-need-to" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">先週までの政策とは大きく異なる方針になります。</a>
Appleの次期ソフトウェアアップデートである「iOS 18」は、同社の歴史の中で「&#8230;最も大規模なiOSアップデートの一つ」になることが期待されています。
Appleは、中国で唯一の米国製ストリーミングサービスとなることを望んでいます。 同社は、中国の通信事業者である中国移動との取引について議論しており、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39164337/apples-streaming-ambitions-in-china-continue-despite-geopolitical-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">後者の2億人以上の加入者基盤を活用することができるかもしれません。</a>
Tech
Qualcomm Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>）は、同社の新しいチップによって、顧客がバッテリー寿命を気にせずにノートパソコンを広範囲に使用できることを保証しています。
Taipei（台北）で開催されたComputex（コンピューテック

17日水曜日、米国株は下降トレンドで取引を終え、ダウ工業株30種平均は0.1％減の37,753.31ドル、S&amp;P500は0.6％減の5,022.21ドル、ナスダックも1.1%低下の15,683.37と冴えない。
その中で台湾半導体株を中心としたIT株が投資家から大きな注目を集めた。
TSMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)
TSMCの株は0.55％減の139.03ドルで終了し、日中価格推移は安値は137.36ドル、高値は142.57ドルでした。同社の株は、ASMLが予想を下回る<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38299207/whats-going-on-with-taiwan-semiconductor-stock">決算を発表</a>したことにより下げています。TSMCは、4月29日に決算を発表する予定だ。
アーム・ホールディングス (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)
アーム・ホールディングスの株は11.99％減の107.56ドルで取引を終えた。日中価格推移は安値は107.01ドル、高値は122.68ドルでした。同社の株は、ASMLが第1四半期の予想を下回る決算を報告した<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38299189/whats-going-on-with-arm-holdings-stock">理由</a>で下落しました。
アルコア (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>)
アルコアの株は1.50％減の35.55ドルで終了し、その日の安値は35.21ドル、高値は37.48ドルだった。同社は水曜日の決算で、1株当たり81セントの四半期損失と26億ドルの売上高を発表し、アナリストの予想額である25.6億ドルを上回った。
アリババ(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)
中国EC大手アリババの株は1.13％減の68.82ドルで終了し、その日の安値は68.72ドル、高値は70.01ドルでした。同社は、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38296674/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-shares-after-launching-logistics-solutions-for-us-smes">アメリカの中小企業向けに物流ソリューションを立ち上げたこと</a>により、株価がわずかに下落した。
 テスラ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
米電気自動車テスラの株は1.06％減の155.45ドルで終了し、その日の安値は153.78ドル、高値は158.33ドルでした。米国で自動車の在庫割引を<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38285714/no-more-inventory-discounts-on-tesla-cars-as-ceo-elon-musk-says-sales-system-has-turned-complex-and">廃止</a>した理由についてCEOのイーロン・マスクは、同社の複雑な販売システムを簡素化する必要があるためだと説明しました。
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