Alibaba could be a big winner if it pulls off its turnaround plan.Once an investor darling, Alibaba Group (BABA 0.28%) has fallen from grace. A series of challenges, such as the crackdown by the Chinese government, slower growth, and a massive management shuffle, have left shareholders in confusion and disappointment.Still, the tech giant has not given up on its turnaround efforts, and the appointment of the new management team could get the company back on track. Recapturing the hearts of its end usersMost ...

Alibaba (BABA) launched an affordable logistics solution, namely Logistics Marketplace, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United States.The new solution offers a point-of-contact for buyers and pre-vetted logistics service providers, enabling businesses to offer tailored solutions to their target customers. This service is meant for reshaping the supply chain strategies of various enterprises and reducing traditional logistics hurdles.This solution allows buyers to compare real-time quote ...

Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), isn’t the company’s decision maker anymore. Yet, Alibaba got a major shot in the arm when Ma released a memo to the company’s employees. Not only that, but Ma has skin in the game, financially speaking, and you should too, if you see the value in Alibaba stock. Alibaba is making headway in China’s market for generative artificial intelligence. Sure, there’s room for Alibaba to grow and improve in that area. But then, the prospect of future ...

Hidden treasures sometimes go overlooked in the busy world of financial markets. Here, attention is frequently drawn to the names with the most sparkle. The purpose of this piece is to highlight three of these less shiny treasures. The first one sticks out for its unwavering dedication to pharmaceutical innovation. The company may grow long term with a strong pipeline driven by cutting-edge technologies like AI and a record year of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals in 2023.The second, a giant of ...

Consumer stocks to buy now aren’t just a fleeting trend. As the second quarter (Q2) rolls in, consumer stocks present themselves as excellent bets, offering the dual benefit of steady portfolio growth and attractive shareholder rewards.Moreover, we’ve seen in recent quarters how the U.S. continues to exhibit robust signs of growth, outperforming analyst estimates. The robust consumer spending environment leads to higher profits and a more stable economic landscape. Despite the possibility of prolonged infla ...

Short-term pain for long-term gain.In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding Alibaba (BABA -1.43%) and how they could impact shareholders.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 15, 2024. The video was published on April 16, 2024. ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Alibaba (BABA) .Alibaba currently has an average brokerage recommendation ...

Back in the last decade, I told anyone who would listen about the great news of Alibaba stock (NASDAQ:BABA). I even bought some shares. Alibaba was one of China’s three “Cloud Emperors.” Its hyperscaled data centers, like those of Tencent (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) and Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), were serious threats to Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) in the cloud.Now Alibaba stock is down 60% from 5 years ago and I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole. It’s a story Amer ...

Alibaba is sometimes known as the Amazon of China.Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian forecasts where Alibaba's (BABA -4.76%) stock could be by the end of the year.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 10, 2024. The video was published on April 12, 2024. ...

Chinese stocks pulled back on a disappointing export report.Chinese stocks fell again today as negative economic news weighed on the sector. This time, China's exports fell more than expected in March, hammering hopes for a recovery in the world's No. 2 economy.Exports are a significant part of the Chinese economy, accounting for roughly 19% of its overall gross domestic product (GDP). They are also seen as a potential bright spot at a time when the Chinese consumer is struggling and the domestic economy is ...