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NASDAQ:BABA 28 June 2025 - 8 February 2026

Alibaba stock ends skid after Friday jump as Qwen giveaway hits glitches and earnings near

Alibaba stock ends skid after Friday jump as Qwen giveaway hits glitches and earnings near

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares rose 3% to $162.51 Friday, ending a six-session losing streak as tech stocks rebounded. The company’s Qwen app topped China’s Apple App Store after a 3 billion yuan Lunar New Year giveaway, but surging demand caused outages and WeChat blocked QR-code sharing. Alibaba’s next quarterly report is due Feb. 19 before the U.S. market opens.
8 February 2026
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Alibaba stock slips into Monday: China PMI shock and AI chip access are the next tests

Alibaba stock slips into Monday: China PMI shock and AI chip access are the next tests

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.7% to $169.56 Friday, with trading volume near 10.8 million. The drop followed weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing and services data, which renewed concerns about domestic demand. The Nasdaq lost 0.94% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.43%. Investors are watching for China’s upcoming economic data and Alibaba’s Feb. 19 earnings.
1 February 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
16 January 2026
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Alibaba (BABA) Stock on 13 November 2025: Qwen AI App Revamp, Singles’ Day Signals and Big-Money Flows

Alibaba (BABA) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell to around $153–154 after a White House memo alleged the company provided tech support and data to China’s military, claims Alibaba denies. The stock is down sharply from its recent near-$190 high. Earnings are due before the U.S. market opens on November 25. Investors are watching for fallout from national-security concerns and weaker Chinese consumer data.
16 November 2025
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AI News Roundup – June 28, 2025

AI News Roundup – June 28, 2025

Meta hired OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal and bought a 49% stake in Scale AI, valued at nearly $15 billion, while securing 1.1 GW of nuclear power for future AI data centers. Amazon’s stock nearly doubled in three years as AWS holds about 30% of the global cloud market. U.S. Judge Alsup ruled AI training on copyrighted books can be fair use, but Anthropic faces trial in December over alleged use of pirate copies.
28 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Manulife Financial: TSX Stock Ideal for Long-Term Holding in a TFSA
    April 8, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stands out as a dependable TSX stock suited for long-term investors, especially within a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The global insurer offers diversified services including life insurance, wealth management, and retirement solutions, spanning Canada, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Trading at $48.57 with an $81.4 billion market cap, MFC stock gained 5% over 12 months and offers a 4% dividend yield, paid quarterly. Its strong 2025 results include record core earnings of $7.5 billion and growth driven by 14% higher insurance sales. The company's 2.5% share buyback program and investments in AI technology underline its focus on future efficiency and shareholder value.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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