Alibaba (BABA) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
While investors don't have much exposure to Chinese stocks, they are getting harder to ignore.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Alibaba stock was climbing after it said it was launching AI-powered smart glasses and a new chatbot.
Alibaba said its Quark AI Glasses will start at 4,699 Chinese yuan ($659.37) with pre-sale beginning Oct. 24 and shipments beginning from December. Alibaba unveiled AI Chat Assistant, a new chatbot mode within its existing Quark app.
BABA's surging AI and cloud investments are straining its near-term cash flow, even as it chases long-term growth and defends its market lead.
Markets remain volatile in both directions as the US-China tariff standoff creates uncertainty for global economies. While major US indices notched multiple new records in 2025, Chinese stocks have also soared, outperforming US and global equities. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) is up nearly 37% YTD, compared to +19% for the iShares MSCI All-Country World Index ETF (ACWI) and +14% for SPY.
Sam Vadas turns to the international picture in cryptocurrencies through JD.com (JD) and Alibaba (BABA). Both companies were told by China to not issue stablecoin in Hong Kong.
Alibaba: Far More Reasons To Be Bullish Than Bearish
Alibaba Group said its artificial intelligence (AI) spending in core eCommerce operations is already breaking even, marking a rare point of measurable return in large-scale AI investment, according to a CNBC report.
Alibaba (BABA) concluded the recent trading session at $162.93, signifying a -2.33% move from its prior day's close.
Alibaba's bold push into quick commerce fuels surging user growth but strains profits as competition with JD.com and PDD intensifies.