Alibaba Stock Rally Sparks Heavy Options Volume

Group 1 - Alibaba's U.S.-listed shares have increased by 6.6% to $110.47 following the Trump administration's delay in suspending the de minimis provision, which allows packages valued under$800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, benefiting low-cost Chinese shopping platforms [1] - Alibaba is scheduled to report earnings on February 20, with a history of closing lower after six of its last eight earnings reports. The stock has averaged a 4.2% next-day move over the past two years, but options traders are anticipating a larger 8.7% swing [2] - Options activity for Alibaba has been significant, with 4.2 million calls and 1.09 million puts traded in the last 10 sessions, indicating heightened interest in the stock [3] Group 2 - Alibaba's stock has risen 29.4% year-to-date and experienced a 36% surge in the last month, supported by its 10-day moving average. Over the past year, the stock has gained 53.6% [4]