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Alibaba Gr Hldgs

Alibaba Group Holding

Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited American Depositary Shares each representing eight Ordinary share

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD by Alibaba Group Holding Limited

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$337.50</td>
<td>$335.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>699</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>668</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$132.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $337.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.0K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 2796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.9K, with a price of $539.0 per contract. There were 20776 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2844 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 994 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 61 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2730 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 93 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 422 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $1010.0 per contract. There were 5329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 4459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 2833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 395 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 1738 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.1K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 303 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.0K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), "Alibaba," "Alibaba Group" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of (i) an offering of US$2.65 billion aggregate principal amount of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, consisting of:
US$1,000,000,000 4.875% notes due 2030 at an issue price per note of 99.838%; US$1,150,000,000 5.250% notes due 2035 at an issue price per note of 99.649%; and US$500,000,000 5.625% notes due 2054 at an issue price per note of 99.712% (collectively, the "USD Notes");
and (ii) an offering of RMB17 billion aggregate principal amount of RMB-denominated senior unsecured notes, consisting of:
RMB8,400,000,000 2.65% notes due 2028 at an issue price per note of 100%; RMB5,000,000,000 2.80% notes due 2029 at an issue price per note of 100%; RMB2,500,000,000 3.10% notes due 2034 at an issue price per note of 100%; and RMB1,100,000,000 3.50% notes due 2044 at an issue price per note of 100% (collectively, the "RMB Notes," and together with the USD Notes, the "Notes").
The offering of the USD Notes is expected to close on November 26, 2024, and the offering of the RMB Notes is expected to close on November 28, 2024, both subject to customary closing conditions.
Alibaba intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including repayment of offshore debt and share repurchases.

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Reported Earlier, Alibaba Prices $2.65B And RMB17B Senior Unsecured Notes, With Proceeds Targeting Offshore Debt And Share Repurchases

Barclays analyst Jiong Shao maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $137 to $130.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $130

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Alibaba Gr Hldgs.
Looking at options history for Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $436,554 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $483,254.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $125.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Alibaba Gr Hldgs stands at 4850.79, with a total volume reaching 4,001.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Alibaba Gr Hldgs, situated within the strike price corridor from $70.0 to $125.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732028525_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$195.1K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td align="right">503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$18.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$184.5K</td>
<td>763</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td>268</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$2.13</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$68.1K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td align="right">341</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
<td align="right">287</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
<h3>Current Position of Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,043,068, the price of BABA is down by -1.78%, reaching $87.76.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 78 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $114.75.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, targeting a price of $113. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $118. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $118. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, which currently sits at a price target of $110. 
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By Lee Shih Ta
&ldquo;Without innovation and technology, there is no future&rdquo; says John Lee Ka-chiu, Hong Kong&rsquo;s leader. As a global financial and commercial hub, Hong Kong has been transforming itself into a technology-driven innovation center in recent years, in line with Mainland China&rsquo;s policy of cultivating &ldquo;new productive forces&rdquo; and creating a new driving force for development led by technology. Through its steady accumulation of capital and introduction of talent focused on key industries, an ecosystem of &ldquo;patient capital&rdquo; is rapidly taking shape.
&ldquo;Patient capital&rdquo; refers to capital that has a longer-term outlook on returns and a higher tolerance for risk. It doesn&rsquo;t prioritize short-term gains, but instead puts more focus on projects or investment activities with long-term returns. And investment plans don&rsquo;t get derailed by short-term market fluctuations.
Hong Kong&rsquo;s financial markets have always been a rich source of direct financing for the Mainland&rsquo;s technology companies, attracting global patient capital to participate in such investment while promoting international exchange and cooperation. The city has become an important place where domestic and foreign &ldquo;patient capital&rdquo; can come together.
<h3>Technology-Driven At The Core</h3>
Science and technology are at the heart of Hong Kong&rsquo;s ambitions. But such ambitions have sputtered for years in the city due to factors like high office rents and human resource costs. Compared with neighboring Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Hong Kong was never a first choice for world-class technology companies and talent. However, the city is trying to change that by adopting a more proactive approach in recent years.
The current Hong Kong administration has made plans to actively promote such companies from its first day. It established Hong Kong Investment Corp. Ltd. in 2022 and launched its HK$30 billion ($3.85 billion) &ldquo;Co-investment Fund&rdquo; and integrated &ldquo;Hong Kong Growth Portfolio,&rdquo; as well as its &ldquo;Greater Bay Area Investment Fund&rdquo; and &ldquo;Strategic Tech Fund.&rdquo; Such funds will invest in enterprises or projects that can enhance Hong Kong&rsquo;s competitiveness and industrial diversification.
The Hong Kong government also established a New Industrialization Development Office in 2023 and set up a HK$10 billion New Industrialization Acceleration Scheme. It is currently preparing to set up a third InnoHK research cluster focused on innovation-driven R&amp;D. And Lee announced the establishment of a HK$10 billion &ldquo;Innovation and Technology Industry Oriented Fund&rdquo; in his latest policy address.
<h4>Star Companies Settle In Hong Kong</h4>
In November 2024, the Hong Kong government signed contracts with a third batch of 17 key enterprises that agreed to set up bases in the city, including intelligent speech technology company&nbsp;iFlytek&nbsp;(002230.SZ), life and health technology company&nbsp;Pharmaron&nbsp;(3759.HK; 300759.SZ), and advanced manufacturing company&nbsp;Pudu Robotics. So far, 62 key enterprises from three batches have signed contracts to set up operations in Hong Kong, which is expected to bring a total investment of about HK$42 billion and create more than 17,000 jobs.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong financial markets continue to play their role, attracting a growing number of &ldquo;companies with new productive forces.&rdquo; Many of those were on display at the recently held 11th edition of the &ldquo;Top 100 Hong Kong Listed Companies&rdquo; awards, which included companies with the greatest potential for developing &ldquo;new productive forces.&rdquo;
The event&rsquo;s main list of &ldquo;Top 100 Comprehensive Strength&rdquo; companies selects publicly traded firms with strength across five areas, including trading volume, total market value, profits, return on equity and total return rate. The average operating revenue of the listed companies on the list is HK$340 billion, the average net profit after tax is HK$40 billion, and the average ROE is 15.35%. Companies on the shortlist all showed strong profitability.
In addition to industry giants&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;(0700.HK),&nbsp;Alibaba&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/baba#NYSE">BABA</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bidu#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), the list also includes electric automakers&nbsp;Li Auto&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/li#NASDAQ">LI</a>) and&nbsp;Xiaomi&nbsp;(1810.HK), biotech companies&nbsp;Akeso&nbsp;(9926.HK) and&nbsp;WuXi AppTec&nbsp;(2359.HK; 603259.SH), as well as other internet companies like&nbsp;Meituan&nbsp;(3690.HK) and&nbsp;Trip.com&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tcom#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>).
The list demonstrates how the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has helped to nurture some of China&rsquo;s most innovative technology companies, and Hong Kong financial markets will continue to provide access to capital for such innovative technology companies.
Hong Kong is embracing a new era of innovation led by technology industries and the development of the real economy, said Lillian Cheong Man Lei, the city&rsquo;s undersecretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry. The Hong Kong government has invested tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars on technology to support the industry&rsquo;s development and growth.
Hong Kong&rsquo;s growing ecosystem of local tech companies is attracting more companies and outstanding talent, both local and from abroad, to settle in the city. That will naturally attract more funds to Hong Kong to support the sector, making it more competitive internationally as a global hub with a high-quality industrial chain.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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Amid rising tensions between the United States and China, a senior adviser from Beijing has issued a stark warning about the potential repercussions of President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods. The adviser highlighted the significant impact these tariffs could have on the U.S. economy, particularly the defense sector.
What Happened: Ding Yifan, a researcher at the State Council&#8217;s Development Research Center, cautioned that Trump&#8217;s plan to impose a 60% tariff could severely affect American manufacturers. This includes the defense industry, which relies heavily on affordable components from China, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/6d0484e8-e65f-478d-8548-4e3aa37ed339">reported</a> on Tuesday.
Ding stated that such tariffs could potentially reduce U.S. GDP growth by half. He also noted that Chinese suppliers might bypass these tariffs by rerouting products through other countries. His comments were made during a government-organized briefing for international media.
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He emphasized the crucial role of Chinese suppliers for U.S. military enterprises, warning that production could face significant disruptions without these supplies. 
"If [U.S. leaders] really implement the policies for trade friction or a confrontation, it will have severe consequences," Ding said.
Additionally, Ding pointed out that American consumers have historically shouldered the cost of tariffs, citing studies from the Peterson Institute for International Economics. He suggested that while China could mitigate some impacts by shifting trade routes, the U.S. might face greater economic turmoil.
Why It Matters: The warning from Beijing comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42025284/xi-jinping-tells-joe-biden-china-is-ready-to-work-with-trump-as-tariff-threat-looms">expressed China&#8217;s willingness </a>to collaborate with the U.S. government to manage differences and expand cooperation. This statement was made during a meeting with President Joe Biden, emphasizing China&#8217;s readiness to work with any U.S. administration.
Meanwhile, tech investor Peter Thiel has predicted that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake"> Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs</a> would be detrimental to Chinese companies, though he believes the impact on American consumers would be &#8220;mildly negative.&#8221; Furthermore, Chinese tech giants like Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and ByteDance are expanding their presence in Silicon Valley, seeking to attract top U.S. talent in the AI sector amidst U.S. efforts to block progress.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, defense stocks have risen over the past one year running up to the November presidential elections. In terms of year-to-date (YTD) returns, Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) saw a 16.41% increase, while Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) witnessed a 3.95% increase. Beleaguered company Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was down by 42.85% due to its own trouble while Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) was up by 3.95%.
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China&#8217;s leading tech firms,&nbsp;Alibaba&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;ByteDance, and&nbsp;Meituan&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPNGY#OTC">MPNGY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPNGF#OTC">MPNGF</a>), are reportedly expanding their AI teams in Silicon Valley.
What Happened: These Chinese tech giants have been growing their California-based offices recently, to attract top U.S. talent to help them gain an edge in the lucrative AI sector, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/da8c29b0-0a90-4d2a-8535-c8459ccc7bb4">reported</a> Financial Times.
Alibaba is hiring engineers, product managers, and AI researchers for its search engine AI, Accio, as part of its broader push in international commerce.
Meituan is building a team focused on features like AI-powered menu translations. ByteDance continues to develop its Doubao language model and integrate AI into TikTok.
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This expansion comes despite&nbsp;a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41323155/nvidia-amd-face-chip-export-curbs-as-biden-administration-considers-restrictions-on-middle-east-coun">U.S. ban on exports</a>&nbsp;of high-end Nvidia Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI chips, essential for AI model development, to Chinese companies.
There are&nbsp;no restrictions on U.S.-based entities&nbsp;related to or owned by&nbsp;Chinese tech companies accessing high-end&nbsp;AI chips through U.S. data centers.
However, the Department of Commerce&nbsp;proposed a rule in January requiring cloud providers&nbsp;to verify the identity of&nbsp;users training AI models and&nbsp;report their activities, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: The expansion of these Chinese tech giants in Silicon Valley comes amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Following the re-election of Donald Trump, there were concerns about a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41773691/us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-fall-after-trumps-win-whats-going-on">potential comprehensive trade conflict</a> between the two nations.
Trump&#8217;s proposed 60% tariff on Chinese goods was predicted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake">impact Chinese companies significantly</a>. Following Trump&#8217;s win, several U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, including Alibaba, JD, and Nio, declined.
However, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42025284/xi-jinping-tells-joe-biden-china-is-ready-to-work-with-trump-as-tariff-threat-looms">China&#8217;s willingness to collaborate</a> with the U.S. government, regardless of the administration in power.
&#8220;China is ready to work with the U.S. government to maintain dialogue, expand co-operation and manage differences . . . for the benefit of the two peoples,&#8221; Xi told President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima.
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China's Tech Giants Alibaba, ByteDance, And Meituan Are Expanding Their Silicon Valley AI Footprints Amid US Efforts To Block Progress: Here's Why

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>20.8K</td>
<td>86.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$166.5K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$268.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>35.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>919</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BROS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>595</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLCE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>586</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$49.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>494</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>335</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.4K, with a price of $906.0 per contract. There were 20837 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86346 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 305 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $166.5K, with a price of $111.0 per contract. There were 6939 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $186.0 per contract. There were 2980 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 214 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 639 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $268.4K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1452 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 742 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.2K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 35615 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1182 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.0K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 5147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 919 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BROS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 198 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 595 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLCE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLCE#NASDAQ">PLCE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 586 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 194 contract(s) at a $88.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.8K, with a price of $257.0 per contract. There were 1457 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 494 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 2159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintained a Buy rating on Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $118</a>.
Jiang remarked that Alibaba&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42006281/alibaba-q2-earnings-revenue-beats-forecast-cloud-and-international-sales-shine-free-cash-flow-falls-amid-strategic-investments" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest earnings report</a> was a mixed bag, offering encouraging signs and areas of concern. While customer management revenue (CMR) grew by 2.5% year-over-year in the second quarter, slightly surpassing expectations, general merchandise volume (GMV) showed only modest growth.
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Jiang anticipates better monetization in upcoming quarters, supported by the introduction of software service fees and increased use of the Quanzhantui marketing tool. However, subdued GMV growth raises questions about Alibaba&#8217;s ability to maintain its market share amid rising competition.
Alibaba&#8217;s second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue reached 236.5 billion Chinese yuan, a 5% increase year-over-year but falling short of consensus estimates of 239.4 billion Chinese yuan. Adjusted EBITDA totaled 47.3 billion Chinese yuan, exceeding expectations of 46.9 billion Chinese yuan.
Notably, growth varied across segments: Taobao and Tmall Group grew by 1%, international digital commerce surged by 29%, local services rose by 14%, Cainiao logistics increased by 8%, and cloud services were up 7%. Digital media and entertainment dipped by 1%, while other segments grew by 9%.
The volatility in GMV growth reignited debates over Alibaba&#8217;s ability to defend its market position effectively. Despite management&#8217;s optimism about solid performance during the Double 11 shopping event, the decline in TTG&#8217;s EBITDA margin—down 3.2 percentage points year-over-year—signals heavy investments in diversifying supply and improving customer experience.
Jiang expects a gradual recovery, aided by consumption growth and new user acquisition via channels like WeChat Pay. Additionally, reductions in losses from non-core assets could offset margin pressure at the group level.
Jiang revised Alibaba&#8217;s fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 revenue estimates downward to 996 billion Chinese yuan (prior 998 billion Chinese yuan) and 1,083 billion Chinese yuan (1,089 billion Chinese yuan prior), respectively, due to a focus on improving profitability over rapid growth.
The analyst adjusted the fiscal 2025 EBITDA forecast to 198 billion Chinese yuan from a previous estimate of 205 billion Chinese yuan, factoring in increased investment in Taobao and Tmall Group (TTG).
The fiscal 2026 EBITDA projection remains essentially unchanged at 222 billion Chinese yuan.
Jiang&#8217;s price target of $118 reflects an 11.5x multiple of the projected fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS of $8.07, plus net cash per share of $24.27.
Alibaba Group Holding stock has gained over 18% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA stock is up 0.36% at $88.91 at&nbsp;the last check on Monday.
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Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang reiterates Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $118 price target.

Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Maintains $118 Price Target

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) plans to issue U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan bonds to raise capital. The company aims to repay existing debt and support an ongoing stock buyback initiative.
The decision to tap the bond market comes as the company seeks to leverage low global interest rates, providing an opportunity to replenish its capital base while enhancing shareholder value.
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The exact principal amount, interest rates, and maturity terms for the bonds will be determined at the time of pricing, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3287038/alibaba-sell-bonds-repay-debt-fund-stock-buy-back-amid-low-interest-rates" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The issuance will likely generate up to $5 billion, with Reuters indicating the dollar-denominated bonds will have maturities of 5.5, 10.5, and 30 years.
The yuan-denominated bonds will carry tenors of 3.5, 5, 10, and 20 years, showcasing a broad range of options for potential investors.
Market analysts suggest that declining interest rates in the Asia-Pacific region have made debt issuance an attractive option for companies like Alibaba. This enables them to execute share buybacks and invest strategically without incurring high financing costs.
Kenny Ng Lai-yin, a strategist at Everbright Securities International, told the SCMP that this environment offers a unique chance for firms to enhance capital returns through debt financing.
Last week, Alibaba reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42006281/alibaba-q2-earnings-revenue-beats-forecast-cloud-and-international-sales-shine-free-cash-flow-falls-amid-strategic-investments" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal second-quarter 2024</a> revenue growth of 5% to $33.70 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $33.47 billion.
Taobao and Tmall Group revenue grew by 1% to $14.11 billion,
Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group&#8217;s revenue increased by 29% to $4.51 billion, and Local Services Group revenue grew by 14% to $2.53 billion.&nbsp;
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited&#8217;s revenue increased 8% to $3.51 billion.&nbsp; Cloud Intelligence Group revenue grew by 7% to $4.22 billion.&nbsp;
As of September 30, Alibaba reported total outstanding liabilities of 202.2 billion yuan ($27.9 billion) in bank loans and bonds, marking an 18% increase since March.
The company raised $5.5 billion in May through a convertible bond issue. The current bond offering aligns with Alibaba&#8217;s aggressive stock repurchase program, initiated during the pandemic in 2020.
Yields on U.S. Treasuries are currently around 4.31% for five-year notes, 4.44% for ten-year notes, and 3.62% for thirty-year bonds. In contrast, Chinese government bonds offer significantly lower yields, with three-year and five-year bonds yielding 1.35% and 1.7%, respectively.
This disparity provides Alibaba with favorable conditions for its planned bond issuance, reducing the overall cost of borrowing.
The company&#8217;s strategic push to increase buybacks reflects a broader trend among top Chinese tech firms, driven by steep declines in stock valuations.
Alibaba&#8217;s shares have fallen approximately 70% from their peak in late 2020 despite continued growth in sales and profits due to economic weakness, domestic regulatory crackdown, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41911946/whats-going-on-with-us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">disappointing fiscal stimulus</a>.
During the third quarter, Alibaba repurchased $4.1 billion worth of shares, reducing its outstanding share count by 2.1% from the end of June. The company&#8217;s CFO, Toby Xu Hong, emphasized the importance of these buybacks as a signal of confidence in Alibaba&#8217;s business outlook.
Michael Burry&#8217;s fund <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42002224/big-short-investor-michael-burry-doubles-down-on-chinese-tech-stocks-while-adding-protective-hedges" rel="noreferrer noopener">increased its stakes in</a> Alibaba, JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), making Chinese tech its largest holdings.
Despite boosting exposure, Burry hedged risks by purchasing put options, signaling caution on potential market volatility.
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA stock is up 0.42% at $88.96 premarket at&nbsp;the last check on Monday.
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Alibaba Eyes Raising $5 Billion Via Bond Sale to Fund Debt Payoff and Stock Buybacks

Alibaba intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including repayment of offshore debt and share repurchases.

Reported Sunday, Alibaba Announces Dual Currency Senior Unsecured Notes Offering, Targeting Capital Raise For Debt Repayment And Strategic Share Buybacks

Renowned tech investor and Palantir Technologies&#8217; co-founder&nbsp;Peter Thiel&nbsp;has made a daring prediction about the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41902202/trumps-china-hawks-rumored-for-top-roles-yuan-hits-3-month-low">60% tariff on Chinese goods</a>.
What Happened: On Thursday, during an interview with The Free Press, Thiel suggested that such a tariff would be &#8220;very, very bad&#8221; for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">Chinese companies</a> and China as a whole.
However, he believes the impact on American consumers would be &#8220;mildly negative&#8221; as manufacturing would likely shift away from China.
According to Thiel, shifting manufacturing from China to Vietnam would significantly harm China, and have only a minor impact on American consumers. From a geopolitical perspective, he argued, this move would align closely with American strategic interests.
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38782459/china-focused-etfs-have-become-political-footballs-in-us-as-investor-apprehension-leads-to-large-sca#google_vignette">experienced a notable rally</a>, pushing the SSE Composite Index in Shanghai to its highest point since September 2023.
However, Trump's proposed tariffs, which could reach as high as 60% on Chinese goods, along with additional import hikes on other nations, could disrupt these investments.
A day after Trump won, China-linked ETFs witnessed a sharp fall after rallying for nearly two months.
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<td>iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>)</td>
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<td>iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>)</td>
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U.S.-listed Chinese stocks such as Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41773691/us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-fall-after-trumps-win-whats-going-on">saw a decline in trading</a> following Trump&#8217;s win.
The imposition of such tariffs could strain China's economic growth, negatively impacting the performance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">China-focused ETFs</a>, particularly those tied to the tech sector and large-cap companies, making them less attractive to investors.
Despite the immediate economic challenges that such a tariff would pose, some experts believe that China may view Trump's return to the White House as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41870809/china-may-benefit-from-trumps-return-to-white-house-despite-his-tariff-plans-says-expert-short-term-pain-but-potentially-long-term-strategic-gain">an opportunity for strategic advantage</a>.
Earlier this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping also expressed China's willingness to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42025284/xi-jinping-tells-joe-biden-china-is-ready-to-work-with-trump-as-tariff-threat-looms">collaborate with the U.S. government</a>, regardless of the administration in power.
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Peter Thiel Says Trump's 60% China Tariff Would Be 'Very, Very Bad' For Beijing, Here's What's At Stake

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed China&#8217;s willingness to collaborate with the U.S. government, regardless of the administration in power. This statement comes amid the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41870809/china-may-benefit-from-trumps-return-to-white-house-despite-his-tariff-plans-says-expert-short-term-pain-but-potentially-long-term-strategic-gain">ongoing U.S.-China tensions </a>and the impending return of Donald Trump to the White House.
What Happened: In a meeting with President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Xi Jinping conveyed China&#8217;s readiness to work with the U.S. to maintain dialogue, expand cooperation, and manage differences for the benefit of both nations. 
"China is ready to work with the US government to maintain dialogue, expand co-operation and manage differences . . . for the benefit of the two peoples," Xi told Biden. 
Biden, in turn, acknowledged the importance of the U.S.-China relationship and emphasized the need to prevent competition from escalating into conflict. The meeting took place just two months before Trump&#8217;s return to the presidency.
"Our two countries cannot let any of this competition veer into conflict," Biden said. 
"Over the past four years I think we've proven it's possible to have this relationship."
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Despite the recent tensions, Xi&#8217;s message was clear: China is willing to work with the U.S. government, regardless of the administration in power. 
Why It Matters: The U.S.-China relationship has been a focal point of global geopolitics, with potential implications for trade, technology, and security. The recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41902202/trumps-china-hawks-rumored-for-top-roles-yuan-hits-3-month-low">rumored appointments</a> of China hawks to top roles in the Trump administration have already had a significant impact on Chinese markets, with the yuan hitting a three-month low.
Despite these tensions, China has been actively seeking to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41867397/xi-jinping-courts-us-allies-to-counter-trumps-trade-threats-report">engage U.S. allies</a> to mitigate the potential impact of Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs. Trump has expressed his intention to implement a "pro-American trade policy that uses tariffs to encourage production here and bring trillions and trillions of dollars back home."
Trump&#8217;s victory in the U.S. presidential election has also led to a decline in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41773691/us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-fall-after-trumps-win-whats-going-on">U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a>, with analysts warning of a potential escalation in U.S.-China tensions and its impact on trade policies. Major U.S.-listed Chinese stocks Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) were trading lower in the U.S. after Trump's victory.
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Xi Jinping Tells Joe Biden: China Is 'Ready To Work With' Trump As Tariff Threat Looms

U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling by more than 200 points on Friday.
Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded down 0.39% to 43,580.74 while the NASDAQ fell 1.28% to 18,862.83. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.72% to 5,906.49.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Financials shares rose by 0.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, information technology shares fell by 1.4%.
Top Headline
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter print.
The Jack Ma co-founded e-commerce giant reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 5% year-on-year to $33.70 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $33.47 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.15 missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.26.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREN#NYSE">AREN</a>) shares shot up 242% to $1.95 after it announced its first ever profitable quarter.</li>
<li>Shares of CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERO#NASDAQ">CERO</a>) got a boost, surging 116% to $0.4059 after the company received FDA clearance for its investigational new drug application to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of CER-1236 for acute myelogenous leukemia.</li>
<li>Simpple Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPPL#NASDAQ">SPPL</a>) shares were also up, gaining 71% to $1.5101 after the company announced a $400,000 contract to supply autonomous cleaning robots at Singapore&#8217;s International Airport Terminal.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFFP#NASDAQ">TFFP</a>) shares dropped 76% to $0.38 after the company announced it will wind down its operations.</li>
<li>Shares of Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>) were down 73% to $0.0929 after the company announced that its CHAPERONE trial is not meeting its primary endpoint, prompting the discontinuation of the study and a review of the full data set to evaluate next steps for the program.</li>
<li>Ryvyl Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVYL#NASDAQ">RVYL</a>) was down, falling 35% to $1.13 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results and cut its FY24 sales guidance.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.3% to $68.51 while gold traded up 0.2% at $2,577.30.
Silver traded up 0.6% to $30.760 on Friday, while copper rose 0.9% to $4.1240.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.6%, Germany's DAX fell 0.3% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.3%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index gained 0.9%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%.
The annual inflation rate in Italy increased to 0.9% in October versus 0.7% in the prior month, while France&#8217;s annual inflation rate rose to 1.2% in October. The GDP in the UK grew by 1% year-over-year during the third quarter.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.28%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.05% and China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 1.45%.
Hong Kong's economy expanded by 1.8% year-over-year in the third quarter compared to a 3.2% increase in the previous period. China&#8217;s retail sales rose by 4.8% year-over-year in October, while industrial production rose by 5.3% year-over-year in October.
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<li>U.S. export prices increased by 0.8% in October, while import prices rose by 0.3% month-over-month in October.</li>
<li>U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in October compared to a revised 0.8% increase in September, and toping market estimates of 0.3%.</li>
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Nasdaq Tumbles Over 200 Points; Alibaba Posts Upbeat Sales

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<li>TSLA</li>
<li>ASTS</li>
<li>LUNR</li>
<li>NVDA</li>
<li>RKLB</li>
<li>SMCI</li>
<li>BABA</li>
<li>AI</li>
<li>AMAT</li>
<li>LOT</li>
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;stock is trading higher Friday after the company's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42004020/alibaba-group-announces-september-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal second-quarter&nbsp;print</a>.
The Jack Ma co-founded e-commerce giant reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 5% year-on-year to $33.70 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $33.47 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.15 missed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $2.26</a>.&nbsp;
Adjusted net income declined 9% Y/Y to $5.20 billion.
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Segments: Taobao and Tmall Group revenue grew by 1% year over year to $14.11 billion. Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group revenue increased by 29% year over year to $4.51 billion, driven by the growth of cross-border businesses, in particular AliExpress's&nbsp;Choice&nbsp;business.
Local Services Group revenue grew by 14% year over year to $2.53 billion, driven by the order growth of both Amap and Ele.me and revenue growth from marketing services.&nbsp;
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited's revenue increased 8% year over year to $3.51 billion, driven by an increase in revenue from cross-border fulfillment solutions.&nbsp;
Cloud Intelligence Group revenue grew by 7% Y/Y to $4.22 billion. Digital Media and Entertainment Group fell by 1% Y/Y to $811 million. All other revenue grew by 9% Y/Y at $7.44 billion.
In the Taobao and Tmall Group, customer management revenue grew 2% year over year due to the growth in online GMV.
Revenue from China's commerce retail business remained firm year over year at $13.25 billion, while direct sales and other revenue declined by 5% year over year to $3.23 billion, primarily due to the decrease in appliance sales.
Revenue from China's commerce wholesale business grew by 18% year over year to $853 million due to the increase in revenue from value-added services provided to paying members.
Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group:&nbsp;International commerce retail business revenue grew by 35% Y/Y to $3.65 billion, primarily driven by the increase in revenue contributed by AliExpress'&nbsp;Choice&nbsp;and Trendyol.&nbsp;
International commerce wholesale business revenue grew by 9% Y/Y to $863 million.
Cloud Intelligence Group:&nbsp;Overall revenue, excluding Alibaba-consolidated subsidiaries, increased by 7% Y/Y, which was mainly driven by the double-digit revenue growth of public cloud products, including AI-related products.
As of September 30, 2024, Alibaba held $79 billion in cash and equivalents. It generated an operating cash flow of $4.48 billion, down 38% year over year.
During the quarter, it generated a free cash flow of $1.96 billion, down 70% year over year due to investments in Alibaba Cloud infrastructure, refunds to Tmall merchants and other working capital changes related to factors including the scale-down of certain direct sales businesses.
Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu noted strong performance in the Cloud segment, with public cloud product revenue seeing double-digit growth and AI-related offerings delivering triple-digit gains. He expressed increased confidence in Alibaba's core businesses and plans to continue investing for sustained long-term growth.
Wu also pointed out improved operating efficiency across other segments, with many achieving higher profitability or narrowing losses.
Alibaba CFO Toby Xu attributed the quarter's revenue growth to better monetization of the Taobao and Tmall platforms, including increased adoption of GMV-based service fees and the marketing tool Quanzhantui.
Xu stated that Alibaba repurchased $4.1 billion worth of shares during the quarter, reducing the total shares outstanding by 2.1% since the end of June, which contributed to increased earnings per share for shareholders.
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA shares traded higher by 3.80% at $94.02 premarket at&nbsp;the last check on Friday.
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Alibaba Q2 Earnings: Revenue Beats Forecast, Cloud and International Sales Shine, Free Cash Flow Falls Amid Strategic Investments

Alibaba Group Holding shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 sales results.

U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Friday after the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/41991849/powell-with-strong-us-economy-fed-has-no-need-to-be-in-a-hurry-to-lower-rates">comments on Thursday</a> that the economy is showing enough strength that there is no need to be "in a hurry" on further rate cuts just yet.
Futures of all three major indices were down as investors processed crucial inflation and economic data released over the week.
"The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates. The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully," Powell said, maintaining a wait-and-watch approach for the time being.
For now, the post-election rally in the equity markets seems to be slowing down as investors hedge their bets while booking some profits at the same time.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.63%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
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<td>-0.29%</td>
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In premarket trading on Friday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged lower by 0.53% to $590.22 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.80% to $504.63, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Thursday in the red, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling the most.
Crude oil prices remained under the $70 mark, easing further on Friday due to fears of a slowdown in China resulting in lower demand.
Treasury yields edged up again as investors digested Powell's comments on the economy as well as rate cuts in the near future.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 4,000 from the previous week to 217,000 in the week ending Nov. 9, compared to market estimates of 223,000.
The U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% month-over-month in October compared to a revised 0.1% gain in September, which is in line with market expectations.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and healthcare stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday.
However, information technology and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>19,107.65</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.60%</td>
<td>5,949.17</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.47%</td>
<td>43,750.86</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.37%</td>
<td>2,336.94</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Powell's relatively hawkish tone has investors cautious in the markets, noted ING analyst Francesco Pesole.
This could result in a correction for the dollar, which is "testing the limit" of its longs, Pesole noted, adding that traders should exercise caution for the time being.
"Powell seemed to put greater emphasis on the strength of the economy&nbsp;and how that allows the central bank to approach the upcoming policy decisions ‘carefully'."
CME Group's FedWatch tool <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">reflected</a> the fall in sentiment for another rate cut next month, with its probability declining to 62.1% from 72.2%.
Investors will also keep an eye on the retail sales data that is set to be released later today.
However, Sonu Varghese, global macro strategist at Carson Group, downplayed fears of a rebound in inflation, stating that there are "disinflationary trends" that will "likely keep a lid" on a rise in prices.
On the equity front, Varghese maintained his bullish outlook.
"Overall, economic strengths clearly outweigh areas of weakness, and the opportunities likely have a higher probability of coming to fruition than the threats. The balance favors continued strength for equities, which is why we're maintaining our overweight to stocks, especially US stocks."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Friday's major economic updates include:
<ul>
<li>Import Price Index, which will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Retail sales data, which will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41998621/palantir-moderna-pfizer-alibaba-tesla-why-these-5-stocks-are-on-investors-radars-today">in focus today</a> after reports emerged that President-elect Donald Trump is likely to end the $7,500 tax credit. Tesla shares fell 5.8% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares were up 0.4% in premarket trading after the U.S. government finalized a $6.6 billion subsidy for the chipmaker under the CHIPS Act.</li>
<li>Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) shares surged over 7% in premarket trading after Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42002180/why-dominos-pizza-shares-are-trading-higher-by-around-8-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">picked up a small stake</a> in the company.</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), and Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">stocks fell after Trump appointed</a> Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) announced it will switch from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq on Nov. 26.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>), and RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLX#NYSE">RLX</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures fell in the early New York session, declining by 1.11% to hover around $67.94 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield edged up about to 4.43%.
Most of the major Asian markets were mixed on Friday, but European markets were marginally in the green in early trading.
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