Alibaba up 6% as China tech stocks get a lift from AI trade
Alibaba shares jumped 6.5% in Hong Kong to HK$130.80, trading as high as HK$131.20 amid a tech rally. Investors targeted Chinese internet stocks linked to AI adoption. Quarterly revenue rose 3% but missed estimates; adjusted EBITA plunged 84% on AI and cloud spending. Cloud revenue surged 38% with AI products making up 30% of external sales. Board approved a $0.13125 per share dividend for fiscal 2026.