Alibaba (BABA) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Shares of this online retailer have returned +2.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.7% change. The Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, to which Alibaba belongs, has gained 7.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?While media releases or rumor ...

Once a darling among growth investors, Alibaba Group (BABA -0.21%) has lost its past glory lately as growth has slowed to a historical low. To rekindle the momentum, Alibaba separated its empire into individual business units, giving each the independence to chart its own path forward.Alibaba's move could lead to the eventual separation of these business units, so it makes sense for investors to learn more about these individual businesses. One of the more promising business units is Cainiao. Here's what yo ...

Key PointsDespite Chinese market challenges, some U.S. asset managers see potential in Chinese stocks, evidenced by recent bottoming-out action.Recent support measures from Beijing suggest a turnaround in Chinese markets, with valuations at half that of the S&P 500 index.Stocks like JD, BABA, and BIDU have faced significant declines but now offer potential value opportunities, with analysts forecasting substantial upside for each.5 stocks we like better than JD.comAmidst multiple years of market losses in C ...

loveguli Investment Thesis Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA)(OTCPK:BABAF) was one of the most controversial stocks of 2021 and 2022. The fervour may have died down somewhat as certain dramatic scenarios that were suggested, e.g. being crushed by the Chinese government and delisted from U.S. stock exchanges, have not come to pass -- and yet new reasons for the stock to languish have appeared. Business performance is more tepid now and presumably many Western investors don't think Chinese stocks a ...

Trader works at the post where Alibaba is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidBrendan Mcdermid | ReutersChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is back on track to be a top market player after a period of pressure, co-founder Joe Tsai told CNBC's Emily Tan in an exclusive interview Friday.Questions about Alibaba's future have mounted after a series of internal changes, a scrapped cloud computing IPO and competition for its core e ...

Alibaba Group (BABA -0.21%) and Peloton Interactive (PTON 1.87%) have both frustrated plenty of investors over the past few years. Alibaba's stock hit its all-time high in October 2020 as the bulls embraced the Chinese e-commerce and cloud leader, but it subsequently sank more than 75% as it faced fierce macro, regulatory, and competitive headwinds.Peloton's stock closed at its record high in January 2021 as its sales of connected bikes and subscriptions accelerated throughout the pandemic. But it then shed ...

Once a giant in the Chinese technology industry, Alibaba Group (BABA -0.21%) has fallen from grace in recent years. It faced numerous challenges, such as competition and the crackdown by the Chinese government, which impacted its performance. And after the conglomerate delivered its weakest growth -- 2% -- in the last fiscal year, investors aren't too optimistic about its prospects.Yet, within its vast empire lies a hidden gem quietly emerging as the next growth engine for the company. Alibaba's overseas e- ...

Investors have always searched for signs of bullishness in stocks that the market has discounted. The pursuit of value is never-ending. Those who can find bullish sleeper stocks among shares plagued by bearish sentiment stand to make a lot of money.Two of the stocks discussed below are plagued by bullish sentiment. Each of those shares has plenty of positive catalysts, which suggest reasons for bullishness. The other stock is, or you’ll be the most important company now. Investors continue to wrestle with v ...

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Chesnot/Getty Images NewsOne way that investors seek to not only diversify their investments, but also to get market beating returns, is to look overseas for opportunities. While nothing beats the US economy when it comes to safety, there is no denying that investing in foreign markets can result in stronger upside. Over the past 30 years, one of the most phenomenal growth stories, perhaps even the most phenomenal growth story, has been China. And it's difficult to mention opportunities in China without ...