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In this video, I will go over Pinduoduo's (NASDAQ: PDD) recent earnings report and what it means for Alibaba (NYSE: BABA).

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) posted its second-quarter earnings report on Aug. 22. The Chinese tech giant's revenue stayed nearly flat at 33.93 billion yuan ($4.67 billion) and missed analysts' expectations by $70 million. Its adjusted earnings per American depositary share (ADS) dropped

PDD Holdings (PDD) tanked in pre-market trading after the Chinese online retailer’s Q2 revenues left investors disappointed. The company’s Q2 revenues surged by 86% year-over-year to RMB97.06 billion ($13.35 billion) but fell short of consensus estimates of $14.04 billion. This shortfall in revenues was compounded by the company’s increase in operating expenses, which ballooned by 48% year-over-year to RMB30.79 billion ($4.23 billion). The rise in operating expenses was driven by increased investments in marketing, advertising, and promotions to attract shoppers. However, PDD’s adjusted diluted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) was RMB23.24 ($3.20), compared with RMB10.47 per ADS in the same period last year. This was above analysts’ expectations of earnings of $2.86 per ADS. Reasons PDD Fell Short on Revenue Expectations There were a number of factors behind PDD’s lower-than-expected revenues. China’s fragile economy, coupled with ongoing struggles in the property sector, and high unemployment rates have led consumers to reduce spending. This has negatively impacted the country’s retail and e-commerce companies. While Pinduoduo’s low prices and steep discounts on everything from groceries to electronics have drawn budget-conscious shoppers, the company is increasingly feeling the heat as major competitors launch their own shopping deals. Jun Liu, VP of finance at PDD, acknowledged the challenges ahead, noting that “revenue growth will inevitably face pressure due to intensified competition and external challenges.” PDD’s Management Highlights Investment in Trust and Merchants This sentiment was echoed by the company’s Chairman and Co-CEO, Lei Chen who expressed satisfaction with PDD’s recent progress but emphasized the need for significant investments in the platform’s trust and safety. Furthermore, Chen highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting high-quality merchants and consistently improving the merchant ecosystem, even if it means facing short-term sacrifices and potential declines in profitability. PDD’s Rivals Face Similar Challenges PDD’s competitors are also struggling with the slowdown in the Chinese economy. One of PDD’s key competitors, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (BABA) also missed market expectations for revenue, struggling with weakness in domestic e-commerce sales. Meanwhile, JD.com (JD) reported just a 1.2% increase in quarterly revenue. Is PDD Holdings a Good Stock to Buy? Analysts remain bullish about PDD stock, with a Strong Buy consensus rating based on six unanimous Buys. Over the past year, PDD has surged by more than 70%, and the average PDD price target of $204.17 implies an upside potential of 46% from current levels. These analyst ratings are likely to change following PDD’s results today. See more PDD analyst ratings

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is down -52.8 to 19,668.07. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 56,151,405 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session: PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) is -24.04 at $115.83, with 6,962,418 shares traded. PDD'

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD - ADR (BABA). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, BABA rates highest using our Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent a

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD - ADR (BABA). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, BABA rates highest using our Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent a

Consumer stocks were steady pre-bell Friday with the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)we recently inactive., while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was up 0.2%.

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 155.55 to 19,647.39. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 30,969,765 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session: NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +1.42 at $125.16, with 3,484,521 shares traded.NVDA

A Reuters report has brought cloud service providers Amazon’s (AMZN) AWS and Microsoft’s (MSFT) Azure in the spotlight for providing artificial intelligence (AI) services to China. The report cited the review of nearly 50 tender documents from the past year. The tenders show that roughly 11 Chinese entities gained access to U.S. chips and AI software through cloud services. The U.S. has imposed a strict ban on the export of high-end, advanced chips and AI technology to China, fearing misuse for military advancements. Earlier too, Reuters reported similar skirting of curbs . The U.S. government restricts only the export of software and technology as a commodity, leaving a loophole for selling them through the cloud. Chinese entities have leveraged this loophole to access advanced technology from the U.S. via Chinese intermediaries rather than buying them directly from AWS or Azure. Interestingly, at least four of the tenders named AWS as the cloud service provider. In response, an AWS spokesperson said, “AWS complies with all applicable US laws, including trade laws, regarding the provision of AWS services inside and outside of China.” Chinese Companies Circumvent Curbs The U.S. has specifically banned the export of Nvidia’s (NVDA) high-end chips that are used to power LLMs (large language models) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. A tender from March shows that Shenzhen University paid $27,996 for an AWS account to get access to cloud servers that are supported by Nvidia’s A100 and H100 chips. The service was obtained through an intermediate unit, Yunda Technology Ltd Co. A similar tender revealed the purchase of 40 million Microsoft Azure OpenAI tokens by Sichuan University to build a generative AI platform. The reports reveal that Chinese companies are relying on American service providers since the computing power of domestic players such as Alibaba’s (BABA) Alicloud is not sufficient to run generative AI models. China undoubtedly remains one of the largest markets for technological products, with companies vying to gain a larger share of this massive demand. According to research firm IDC, AWS is the sixth-largest cloud computing service provider in China. The U.S. government is well aware of the loophole and is already trying to strengthen regulations to ban access to AI models through the cloud. In April this year, a bill restricting access to chips through cloud services was introduced. However, it remains to be seen if and when it will be passed. A crackdown on this loophole by government officials could have a big impact on AWS and Azure. Which is a Better Pick: MSFT or AMZN? We used the TipRanks Stock Comparison tool to compare Amazon.com and Microsoft. Here’s what we found. Both companies have earned a “Strong Buy” consensus rating from Wall Street. Also, both have perfect scores of above eight, which means that they are highly likely to outperform expectations. Disclosure

Hong Kong-listed Alibaba Group Holding Limited (HK:9988) announced that its shareholders have approved its plan to upgrade its Hong Kong listing to primary status. This move is expected to help Alibaba lure more Chinese investors and boost investments from the domestic market. The company’s Hong Kong listing will get primary status on August 28. Alibaba shares gained 1.22% as of writing. Alibaba is a Chinese technology company known for its online marketplace. Alibaba Targets Growth with Primary Hong Kong Listing Alibaba’s intention to make its Hong Kong listing primary was first conceptualized two years ago amid the growing tensions between the U.S. and China. The approval was expected as Alibaba’s shareholders have expressed concerns about the company’s growth prospects amid increasing competition and economic pressures. The company is facing intense competition in the e-commerce sector from rivals like JD.com (HK:9618) and PDD Holdings (PDD), which operates discount platforms such as Pinduoduo and Temu. In 2023, Alibaba stock fell by over 30%. However, the stock rebounded in 2024 with an 11% year-to-date gain. Additionally, the upgrade will enable Alibaba to participate in a program that connects the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges with Hong Kong’s market. Alibaba Delivered Mixed June Quarter Results Recently, Alibaba reported results for its June quarter that highlighted challenges in its e-commerce business, offset by growth in its Cloud unit. Revenue from Alibaba’s cloud segment rose 6% year-over-year to ¥26.5 billion, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and public cloud growth. In contrast, e-commerce revenue from Taobao and Tmall Group fell 1% to ¥113.37 billion. Overall revenue grew 4% year-over-year to ¥243.2 billion, while net income fell 27% to ¥24.02 billion. Are Alibaba Shares a Good Buy? On TipRanks, 9988 stock has received a Moderate Buy rating from analysts based on three Buy and two Hold recommendations. The Alibaba share price target is HK$99.10, which implies 21.4% upside potential on the current trading price. See more 9988 analyst ratings. Disclosure

The business services sector is starting to stand out among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list with 19 stocks in the space receiving strong buy ratings.

Alibaba BABA has seen its stock price decrease 7.2% in a year, significantly underperforming the Zacks Internet-Commerce industry, the broader retail sector and the S&P 500 index’s growth of 22.5%, 19.6% and 26.1%, respectivel

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD - ADR (BABA). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, BABA rates highest using our Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent a

There are some major risk factors involved with investing in Chinese stocks, but some are too cheap to ignore. In this video, you'll hear why two of our top contributors think Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) could be incredibly cheap right now.

Consumer stocks were edging higher premarket Friday as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was advancing by 0.3% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) was recently up 0.6%.

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Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD - ADR (BABA). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, BABA rates highest using our Acquirer's Multiple Investor model based on the published strategy of Tobias Carlisle. This deep value model looks for inexpen

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 72.15 to 18,695.54. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 29,991,825 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is -0.22 at $80.58, with 4,001,442 shares tra