Alibaba (BABA) sinks ~3.8% at the close after White House memo allegations; France flags AliExpress; class‑action probe announced — Nov. 14, 2025
Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares finished Friday sharply lower after fresh geopolitical and regulatory headlines weighed on sentiment into the bell. Key takeaways (Nov. 14, 2025, after market close, ~4:00 p.m. ET) What moved Alibaba stock today White House memo report and company denial.Reuters reported that a White House memo—citing declassified intelligence—alleges Alibaba supported Chinese military operations; the company called the assertions “completely false.” The political sensitivity of the claim and the prospect of further scrutiny spurred selling through the afternoon. Reuters Fresh European pressure on marketplaces.In Paris, France’s DGCCRF said AliExpress and peers were found listing prohibited items (including child‑like sex