Alibaba Stock Discussion

TMW1986 : Whether drop below 80 or go towards 90 depends on upcoming result. Stagnant for so long already....

102362254 : Walmart's upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated as it's expected to be positive despite slower consumer spending. Smart investments and new products like Bettergoods are helping Walmart stay strong. Their growing online advertising and store renovations with faster deliveries should increase sales and customer satisfaction. Walmart has consistently exceeded financial expectations recently. Analysts are optimistic about Walmart's stock, suggesting it's a good buy with improving earnings. $Walmart (WMT.US)$ has already risen about 29% this year, indicating investor confidence in Walmart's strategies.
I guess Walmart may end this week with the biggest percentage gain.

mr_cashcow : My vote goes to $Sea (SE.US)$
Potential bullish signals:
▲Gaming segment growth: Sea's gaming arm, Garena, continues to drive revenue growth, with popular titles such as League of Legends
▲E-commerce expansion: Shopee, Sea's e-commerce platform, is expanding rapidly globally
▲Digital payments growth: Sea's digital payments business is gaining traction, with increasing adoption and expanding services
▲Strong management team: Sea's leadership has a proven track record of execution and strategic decision-making
Potential challenges:
▼Competition: Sea faces intense competition in gaming, e-commerce, and digital payments from regional and global players.
▼Regulatory risks: Sea operates in multiple jurisdictions, exposing it to varying regulatory requirements and potential risks.
▼High operating expenses: Sea's expansion efforts and investments in new businesses drive high operating expenses
Earnings prospects:
①Sea is expected to maintain strong revenue growth, driven by its gaming, e-commerce, and digital payments segments
②Improving profitability with initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs
③Expansion into new markets
Disclaimer: All the above are purely for educational purposes & are NOT financial advises! Plz DYOR/DD!

102877280 : like this positivity, hope the coming earning gives a boost to the moon.

ZnWC : China has emerged as the world’s top producer of generative AI patents, but it is struggling to turn many of its ideas into action thanks to US export controls and longstanding struggles with its innovation culture at home.
Source:
China wrestles with ‘quantity over quality’ in generative AI patents | Technology - Al Jazeera

ZnWC : Despite the lower overall number of patents, US developers have a clear lead. Stanford University’s 2024 AI Index named the US as the undisputed home of the most “notable AI models” to date, producing 61, compared with 21 from the European Union and 15 from China.