Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun 20 $130 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 301 vs 9284 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun 20 $130 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 301 @ $16.7 vs 9284 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$134.69

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun 20 $125 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 355 vs 11580 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun 20 $125 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 355 @ $20.75 vs 11580 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$136.83

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls Sweep (18) near the Ask: 500 vs 2787 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls Sweep (18) near the Ask: 500 @ $16.821 vs 2787 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$137.6

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $120 Calls at the Bid: 688 vs 37864 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $120 Calls at the Bid: 688 @ $18.5 vs 37864 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$136.61

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $120 Calls at the Bid: 724 vs 13077 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $120 Calls at the Bid: 724 @ $23.6 vs 13077 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$140.879

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $140 Calls at the Bid: 4060 vs 10992 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $140 Calls at the Bid: 4060 @ $2.69 vs 10992 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$140.4204

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Dec 19 $100 Calls at the Ask: 120 vs 7330 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Dec 19 $100 Calls at the Ask: 120 @ $49.9 vs 7330 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$142.7501

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $135 Calls Sweep (5) near the midpoint: 800 vs 9303 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $135 Calls Sweep (5) near the midpoint: 800 @ $6.55 vs 9303 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$141.0

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $125 Calls Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 802 vs 14834 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $125 Calls Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 802 @ $15.989 vs 14834 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$141.0

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Feb 28 $130 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 504 vs 7120 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Feb 28 $130 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 504 @ $10.069 vs 7120 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$139.0

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 401 vs 12434 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 401 @ $44.476 vs 12434 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$138.0839

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $185 Calls at the Ask: 300 vs 11 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $185 Calls at the Ask: 300 @ $19.75 vs 11 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.33

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $100 Calls Sweep (23) near the Bid: 636 vs 40559 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $100 Calls Sweep (23) near the Bid: 636 @ $26.944 vs 40559 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.18

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $120 Calls Sweep (23) near the Ask: 636 vs 38595 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $120 Calls Sweep (23) near the Ask: 636 @ $10.924 vs 38595 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.18

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jul 18 $100 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 500 vs 1684 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jul 18 $100 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 500 @ $30.684 vs 1684 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.41

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun 20 $130 Calls at the Ask: 750 vs 8390 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jun 20 $130 Calls at the Ask: 750 @ $12.55 vs 8390 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.45

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $110 Calls at the Ask: 249 vs 17085 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $110 Calls at the Ask: 249 @ $20.35 vs 17085 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.975

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $110 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 250 vs 17085 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $110 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 250 @ $20.35 vs 17085 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.98

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan 16 $92.5 Puts Sweep (24) near the Ask: 1209 vs 1447 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan 16 $92.5 Puts Sweep (24) near the Ask: 1209 @ $4.6 vs 1447 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$127.8

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $141 Calls Sweep (66) above Ask!: 7100 vs 92 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Fri $141 Calls Sweep (66) above Ask!: 7100 @ $1.077 vs 92 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.12

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $130 Calls Sweep (71) near the Ask: 806 vs 29222 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $130 Calls Sweep (71) near the Ask: 806 @ $6.75 vs 29222 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$126.55

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $155 Calls at the Bid: 500 vs 685 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $155 Calls at the Bid: 500 @ $21.55 vs 685 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$124.62

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $120 Calls at the Bid: 472 vs 31787 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $120 Calls at the Bid: 472 @ $11.1 vs 31787 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$124.81

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Feb 21 $100 Calls at the Bid: 1000 vs 31881 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Feb 21 $100 Calls at the Bid: 1000 @ $24.91 vs 31881 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$124.73

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $110 Calls Sweep (19) below Bid!: 500 vs 19184 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Apr 17 $110 Calls Sweep (19) below Bid!: 500 @ $18.364 vs 19184 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$123.91

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $115 Calls at the Bid: 1800 vs 22680 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Alert: Mar 21 $115 Calls at the Bid: 1800 @ $12.6 vs 22680 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$122.56

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짐 크레이머는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)에 대한 중국의 잠재적 규제를 비판하며 규제 문제에 대한 보도를 &#34;한심하다&#34;고 일축했다.무슨 일 있었나: 크레이머는 최근 소셜미디어 엑스(X)에 올린 게시물에서 &#34;중국이 최고 중의 최고의 제품을 금지할 수가 있을까? 정말로?&#34;라고 질문을 던지면서 엔비디아의 첨단 칩에 대한 접근을 제한하는 논리에 의문을 제기했다.

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At Alibaba Group Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) historic IPO in 2014, its co-founder, Jack Ma, spoke about his favorite movie, Forrest Gump, which provided a source of inspiration for the Chinese entrepreneur. Today, 11 years later, Alibaba has transformed into a $319 billion giant.
What Happened: During Alibaba's much-anticipated IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014, in a conversation with CNBC, Ma drew a parallel between his own journey and the perseverance of Forrest Gump, the iconic fictional character played by Tom Hanks.&nbsp;
No matter what happens, "you are you," Ma said, reflecting on his belief in the importance of staying true to one's values and mission despite challenges.
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This simple but profound philosophy helped guide Ma and Alibaba through what was then a historic IPO, raising $25 billion—at the time, the largest IPO in U.S. history.
The funds fueled Alibaba's ambitions to build an ecosystem that could serve small businesses in China and across the world, positioning itself as the leader of e-commerce and digital services.
Reflecting on the IPO day, Ma was both excited and overwhelmed, acknowledging that it was a momentous achievement. However, he reiterated that the most important thing for Alibaba was not the money or the stock market but the trust and responsibility the company now had toward its customers and employees.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: Founded in 1999 by Ma and 17 co-founders, Alibaba began as a platform designed to link Chinese exporters with international buyers, with a strong focus on supporting small businesses.
In January 2000, Alibaba secured a $20M investment from a SoftBank-led group. In May 2003, the company launched Taobao, providing a marketplace for third-party sellers in China.
In December 2004, the Chinese e-commerce giant debuted Alipay and introduced QR code-based payments, which later sparked governance disputes.
In 2005, Yahoo invested $1 billion for a 40% stake, becoming Alibaba's largest shareholder and handing over control of Yahoo China. However, in September 2012, Alibaba repurchased half of Yahoo's stake for $7.6 billion.
Before listing in the U.S., Alibaba carried an IPO in Hong Kong and raised HK$13.1 billion, but in 2012, it delisted from the exchange, paying $2.45 billion to go private.
Tmall was introduced in 2008, and the following year, Alibaba Cloud was launched.&nbsp;
In 2019, Alibaba witnessed a leadership shift as Ma officially stepped down as chairman. Eddie Wu is the current CEO of Alibaba.&nbsp;
Today, Alibaba has become one of the world's most valuable companies, with a market capitalization of $319 billion.
Alibaba has been navigating the challenges posed by U.S. technology controls while advancing its domestic chip-based AI initiatives. In 2018, the company announced plans to make its chip accessible through its cloud platform.
In March, Alibaba introduced a new AI chip, XuanTie C930, to drive <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/03/44229408/alibaba-unveils-new-ai-chip-to-power-chinas-open-source-tech-push-challenge-us-chip-giants">China&#8217;s open-source technology</a> efforts and compete with major US chipmakers.
During the same month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44536478/alibabas-ai-driven-rally-signals-china-techs-revival-report">Alibaba-backed</a> Ant Group reportedly achieved a significant milestone by successfully training AI models using semiconductors from domestic Chinese companies, resulting in a 20% reduction in costs compared to using Nvidia Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips, despite ongoing reliance on some American technology.
This shift reflects a broader trend among Chinese companies to enhance self-sufficiency in AI development amidst geopolitical tensions.
Price Action: Alibaba shares have surged 55.66% year-to-date. On Monday, the stock dipped 0.15% to $132.23 during the regular session and edged down another 0.068% after hours, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Jack Ma Drew A Parallel Between Himself And Forrest Gump At The Alibaba IPO Over A Decade Ago — The Philosophy Inspired By The Iconic Character Has Helped Build A Tech Giant Worth $319 Billion

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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>50.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$150.3K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$297.50</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>700</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>777</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$167.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>327</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td>294</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $250.00 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 $53.5K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 17374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 3478 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.3K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 9711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11396 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 485 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.3K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 9051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 849 contract(s) at a $37.00 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 $34.7K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 7632 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.7K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 13683 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2609 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 1776 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 93 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 56 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $297.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $169.0 per contract. There were 700 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1491 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 291 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $5325.0 per contract. There were 777 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1196 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 263 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 316 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $167.4K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 3923 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 327 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 137 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 294 contract(s) at a $25.00 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 $30.2K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 804 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 294 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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PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), the parent company of Temu, is flirting with a bullish technical setup despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/temu">recent selling pressure</a>. 
While the stock has climbed 22.37% year to date and 4.28% over the past month, it remains below last year's highs. 
However, a Golden Cross could be on the horizon with key moving averages aligning.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PDD Stock Technicals Point To A Potential Breakout</h2>
PDD stock, at $120.45, sits just above its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) of $119.57, flashing a bullish signal. 
Additionally, the 50-day SMA stands at $118.08, reinforcing a longer-term uptrend. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator at 1.60 also suggests momentum is shifting in favor of buyers. But in the short term, caution lingers as the stock is below both its eight-day and 20-day SMAs, indicating lingering selling pressure.
With the 50-day and 200-day SMAs converging, PDD is nearing the classic golden cross—a bullish crossover that often signals the start of a sustained rally. If the stock gains traction, it could attract technical traders looking for confirmation of upward momentum.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Takeaway: Opportunity Or Head Fake?</h2>
Temu's breakneck growth has propelled PDD stock, but <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/pdd-stock-earnings-q4-2024-temu-news/">competition</a> from Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) new discount-focused platform and China's e-commerce giants JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) and Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#NYSE">BABAF</a>) is intensifying. Meanwhile, ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions could impact Temu's low-cost advantage.
For investors, the potential golden cross sets up a critical test. A confirmed breakout could put PDD stock back in the spotlight, while failure to hold above key support levels could signal a return to choppy trading. 
Watch PDD stock price action closely—this could be a pivotal moment for one of China's hottest e-commerce stocks.
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Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) global online wholesale marketplace Alibaba.com recorded a 27% growth in orders from U.S. SME buyers during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44555744/alibaba-com-records-double-digit-order-growth-in-the-usa-during-march-expo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">March 2025 Expo</a>.
March Expo connects millions of buyers with millions of suppliers worldwide, helping them discover the latest product opportunities and build new supplier partnerships while providing attractive promotional offers.
A month-long virtual event, the March Expo leverages technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital sourcing to help US SMEs access growth opportunities through global trade.
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Alibaba.com&#8217;s order got a boost from growth across several key product categories across the country, particularly sports products, which saw an increase of nearly one-third (30%).
According to&nbsp;Alibaba.com&nbsp;data, orders for pickleball-related products increased by 197% as demand for sporting goods in the U.S. continues its growth trajectory.
In addition, the firm order growth was driven by U.S. SMEs switching to digital sourcing, buying goods directly from suppliers rather than intermediaries.
Alibaba stock has surged 81% in the last 12 months. 
Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities has called Alibaba the &#8220;best way to play China tech,&#8221; citing its strong positioning in AI and cloud. Chelsey Tam of Morningstar emphasized that Beijing&#8217;s renewed support for private enterprises like Alibaba signals a favorable policy environment.
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA stock is down 1.46% at $130.50 premarket at last check Monday.
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Alibaba's March Expo Sparks 27% Jump In US Small Business Orders

As CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) closed at its exact initial public offering price of $40 apiece on Friday, this analyst highlights the challenges for the &#8220;tough&#8221; IPO, stemming from several reasons, including the reduction in artificial intelligence spending by companies in 2025.
What Happened: Dan Niles, the founder and portfolio manager of Niles Investment Management, described the CoreWeave IPO as a &#8220;tough&#8221; one as it closed at the exact IPO price on its listing day. He said in an X posy that a solid deal is one where the stock is up 15-30% from its IPO price on the opening day of trade.
According to Niles, the AI cloud infrastructure company closed at the IPO price because it was backed by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). The chipmaker, led by Jensen Huang, is a 6% investor and contributes at least 15% to CoreWeave&#8217;s revenue. However, Niles wasn&#8217;t convinced that Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which contributes to 62% of CRWV&#8217;s revenue, did not invest $12 billion for extra capacity.
&#8220;What is more troubling to me is the news story that $MSFT, a 62% customer of Coreweave, turned down a $12B option for more capacity. OpenAI reportedly took this capacity, but Microsoft generates a lot of free cash flow to fund their spending, while OpenAI loses a tremendous amount and will need to raise capital in the future to fund their capex desires,&#8221; he said.
He also recalled Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) chairman, Jack Ma&#8216;s March 25 statement on AI spending, where he said that pouring a lot of money ahead of significant demand wasn&#8217;t &#8220;entirely necessary&#8221;.
Niles said that these factors, along with reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd, do not bode well for how CoreWeave is likely to trade this upcoming week or related AI names.
&#8220;AI capex spending by mid-year will be going through a digestion phase due to a slowdown in training demand,&#8221; Niles said.
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Why It Matters: The shares of CRWV dropped 3.73% to $38.51 apiece in premarket on Monday.
Despite the short-term outlook, Niles said that &#8220;Longer-term, I still believe AI capex spending is likely to double by the end of the decade from current levels driven by inference demand.&#8221;
Addressing the 62% revenue from Microsoft, CRWV&#8217;s CEO, Michael Intrator, turned down the concerns over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44549825/nvidia-backed-coreweaves-ceo-defends-microsoft-openai-revenue-concentration-due-to-mind-bendingly-large-deals">client concentration</a> on the listing day. 
&#8220;They say that we had 60% of revenue from Microsoft, and then we signed a contract with OpenAI for just under $12 billion, and now we&#8217;re less than 50%,&#8221; he said in an <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/03/28/coreweave-ceo-michael-intrator-ipo-going-public-ai-company/">interview</a> with Fortune on Friday. &#8220;All the big players that need this type of infrastructure … those are our customers.&#8221; 
Price Action: While CRWV&#8217;s shares were down in premarket, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.91% to $550.59, while the QQQ declined 1.33% to $462.69, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) has been analyzed by 15 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $156.93, a high estimate of $190.00, and a low estimate of $117.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 21.21% increase from the previous average price target of $129.47.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743184824_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Alibaba Gr Hldgs among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fawne Jiang</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robin Zhu</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Yu</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fawne Jiang</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Yao</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eddie Leung</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jiong Shao</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Chong</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Chong</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eddie Leung</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alicia Yap</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Yao</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Chong</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Alibaba Gr Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Alibaba Gr Hldgs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Alibaba Gr Hldgs's Background</h2>
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>A Deep Dive into Alibaba Gr Hldgs's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Alibaba Gr Hldgs's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.61% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Alibaba Gr Hldgs's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 17.47%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.01%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Alibaba Gr Hldgs's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.71%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Alibaba Gr Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.23.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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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: 
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<td>6.8K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$294.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PHM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>773</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>494</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$108.6K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>10</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, is expiring today. Parties traded 643 contract(s) at a $262.50 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 $119.1K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 6887 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102622 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 331 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $294.9K, with a price of $891.0 per contract. There were 6408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7388 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 10096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1471 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PHM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $111.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.0K, with a price of $66.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1022 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 84 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 20295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 773 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 140 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.0K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 494 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 84 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 318 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 192 contract(s) at a $21.00 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 $46.8K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 83 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 218 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $108.6K, with a price of $2415.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DECK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 658 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $36.8K, with a price of $3680.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 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.

DASH

DECK

March 27, 2025 records indicate that Representative Robert Bresnahan filed a sale of Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), valued between $138,054 and $1,020,000. According to the March filing, the transaction occurred on March 27, 2025.
Currently, Alibaba Gr Hldgs shares are trading down 2.37% at $132.42.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the past three years, Robert Bresnahan made 264 stock trades totaling more than $628 thousand. The largest trades involved stocks like Alphabet and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New Common Stock. Their most notable trades made recently include key transactions: 
<ul>
<li>Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li>Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Robert Bresnahan's recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Intuit</td>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Credo Technology Group</td>
<td>CRDO</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla</td>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sea</td>
<td>SE</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Gr Hldgs</td>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-04</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on Robert Bresnahan's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/robert-bresnahan">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Politics

CRDO

INTU

Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Robert Bresnahan Sold Over $138K In Alibaba Gr Hldgs Stock

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alibaba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted a turnaround</a> after grappling with regulatory crackdowns, leadership reshuffles, and collapsing market confidence. A rallying call from co-founder Jack Ma in late 2023 helped ignite a turnaround that has pushed the company&#8217;s U.S.-listed shares up nearly 60% year-to-date, adding more than $100 billion to its valuation, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/28/alibaba-100-billion-stock-rally-fueled-by-ai-jack-ma-return.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported </a>Friday
Ma&#8217;s internal message urging Alibaba to &#8220;correct its course&#8221; signaled a renewed focus on core businesses and reinvigorated investor sentiment.
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Under the leadership of Eddie Wu and Joe Tsai, the company has since leaned into artificial intelligence and streamlined its operations.
Alibaba&#8217;s earlier struggles began with the sudden halt of affiliate Ant Group&#8217;s record-setting IPO in 2020, following remarks by Ma that appeared to challenge China&#8217;s regulators. That event set off years of intensified scrutiny, fines and forced restructuring across China&#8217;s tech sector. As regulatory pressure mounted, Alibaba&#8217;s valuation and market presence suffered significantly.
In 2023, Alibaba underwent a sweeping reorganization, breaking into six semi-independent units and installing new leadership. Wu and Tsai opted to realign the company around its e-commerce and cloud computing operations, rolling back the fragmented business structure.
Its deep push into AI has been a key catalyst for Alibaba&#8217;s revival. The release of its Qwen family of open-source models positioned the company as a serious player in generative AI, rivaling global leaders like OpenAI. Alibaba&#8217;s popularity on Hugging Face underscores the international reach of its technology. These models support advanced tasks across video, text and image generation.
Executives expect this to be a significant growth engine, with the company planning to invest over $50 billion into AI infrastructure through 2027.
The return of Ma to public view, particularly during a high-profile meeting with President Xi Jinping in February, signaled improved relations between Alibaba and China&#8217;s leadership.
Analysts have noted Alibaba&#8217;s sharp turnaround. Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities called Alibaba the &#8220;best way to play China tech,&#8221; citing its strong positioning in AI and cloud. Chelsey Tam of Morningstar emphasized that Beijing&#8217;s renewed support for private enterprises like Alibaba signals a favorable policy environment.
Price Action: BABA stock is down 1.28% at $133.90 premarket at last check Friday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Alibaba's AI-Driven Rally Signals China Tech's Revival, Reports CNBC

Mizuho analyst James Lee maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $140 to $170.

Price Target

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $170

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese semiconductor companies</a> continue to face the Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chip crisis amid Washington&#8217;s semiconductor sanctions on China.
Chinese server maker H3C highlighted a possible Nvidia H20 chip crisis to Reuters, adding that current inventory was nearly depleted.
H3C told Reuters that supply plans beyond April 20 also face uncertainties from raw material policy changes, shipping disruptions, and production challenges.
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The Chinese server maker told Reuters it would distribute incoming H20 chips, prioritizing long-term customers with higher profit margins on their orders.
H3C attributed the crisis to geopolitical tension and said new shipments were expected by mid-April 2025.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek&#8217;s cost-effective AI models have triggered demand for H20 chips. Tencent Holding (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba&nbsp;Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and ByteDance ramped up orders&nbsp;of the H20 since DeepSeek emerged.
H3C is a major OEM partner for Nvidia&#8217;s AI chips in China. Reportedly, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground" rel="noreferrer noopener">China urged firms</a> like Alibaba and Tencent to avoid Nvidia chips, while Huawei&nbsp;Technologies Co doubled the yield rate of AI chips.
China has also introduced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground" rel="noreferrer noopener">energy efficiency rules</a> for using advanced chips that would prevent Chinese companies from buying Nvidia&#8217;s tailor-made processors. Reportedly, Nvidia&#8217;s tailor-made chip for China, H20, failed to comply with China&#8217;s National Development and Reform Commission&#8217;s new rules.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 0.98% at $112.68 at the last check on Thursday.
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Emerging Markets

Nvidia Faces Fresh China Setback As Chip Shortages And Sanctions Disrupt Supply

On Thursday, Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;cloud unit launched a new artificial intelligence model in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alibaba" rel="noreferrer noopener">its &#8220;Qwen series.</a>&#8220;
The new &#8220;Qwen2.5-Omni-7B&#8221; is a multimodal model that can process inputs, including text, images, audio, and videos, while generating real-time text and natural speech responses, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/alibaba-launches-open-source-ai-model-for-cost-effective-ai-agents.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from Alibaba Cloud&#8217;s website.&nbsp;
The company can deploy the model on&nbsp;edge devices&nbsp;like mobile phones.&nbsp;Now, visually impaired people can navigate their environment through real-time audio descriptions.&nbsp;
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Alibaba open-sourced the new model on the platforms Hugging Face and Github.&nbsp;
The emergence of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44254562/deepseek-stays-free-founder-rejects-monetization-plans-new-reasoning-model-amid-alibaba-talks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese AI startup</a> DeepSeek and claims of affordable AI models led to&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;losing $600 billion in market cap in&nbsp;a single day. DeepSeek&#8217;s AI model fueled a $1 trillion market wipeout in the U.S. and also fueled a domestic price war, prompting Chinese Big Tech companies to roll out affordable AI models.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/43260751/not-just-deepseek-alibaba-unveils-ai-model-to-rival-openais-operator" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reports in January</a> indicated that Alibaba&#8217;s Qwen2.5-VL AI model surpasses GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 in video analysis, math and document parsing capabilities. Qwen2.5-VL can control devices, analyze charts, and book flights, showcasing advanced AI applications for practical use.
Last week, Baidu&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) launched a new multimodal foundational model and its debut reasoning-focused model.&nbsp;
Alibaba has committed $53 billion in its cloud computing and AI infrastructure over the next three years.&nbsp;
Kai Wang of Morningstar told CNBC that large Chinese tech players like Alibaba are well-positioned to benefit from China&#8217;s post-DeepSeek AI boom.&nbsp;
On Wednesday, Alibaba and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>) announced they <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44492590/alibaba-and-bmw-team-up-to-bring-ai-powered-smart-assistant-to-next-gen-cars-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">expanded their collaboration</a> to co-develop an AI assistant using Qwen LLM for Neue Klasse models, which will launch in China in 2026.
In March, Alibaba Chair Joe Tsai&nbsp;told CNBC that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44274410/alibaba-chair-says-ai-total-addressable-market-is-10-trillion-expects-benefits-via-its-cloud-business" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI&#8217;s total addressable market</a> is at least $10 trillion, topping industries like transportation and healthcare insurance. Tsai expects Alibaba to benefit from this upsurge of AI courtesy of its cloud computing business.
Alibaba stock surged 85% in the last 12 months.
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Alibaba Strikes Back With New AI Model To Rival DeepSeek In China

As China doubles down on <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44492495/mark-cuban-suggests-taxing-robots-by-the-hour-as-new-source-of-federal-revenue-bats-for-ai-and-robotics-based-manufacturing-revival">robotics and artificial intelligence</a> with a $138 billion state-backed fund, U.S. robotics leaders have urged Washington to establish a national strategy or risk falling behind in the global technology race.
What Happened: Executives from Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Boston Dynamics, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41426233/hyundais-boston-dynamics-partners-with-toyota-research-institute-to-challenge-teslas-optimus-humanoi">now owned by</a> Hyundai Motor Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMLF#OTC">HYMLF</a>), Agility Robotics, and other American robotics companies met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-states-robotics-competition-china-tech-702796f1584fe1920e5fd86f15a99b4f">reported</a> the Associated Press.
"We're leading in AI, and I think we're building some of the best robots in the world. But we need a national strategy if we're going to continue to build and stay ahead," said Jeff Cardenas, CEO of humanoid robotics startup Apptronik.
The companies showcased their latest robotic technologies while advocating for a federal robotics office, tax incentives, academic funding, and federally-backed workforce training programs.
Jonathan Chen, Tesla's Optimus Engineering Manager, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43518998/tesla-on-hiring-spree-as-it-gears-to-start-production-of-optimus-robots-for-its-own-factories-my-team-is-turning-tesla-bot-into-a-reality">stressed the importance</a> of scaling, saying, "You create the robots, the question is who's going to scale them?"
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) acknowledged the urgency, noting that China is "devoting a lot of resources very quickly."
The Association for Advanced Automation also supported the idea of a national robotics strategy and highlighted that China and several other nations have already established similar plans.
Without that leadership, America will &#8220;not only lose the robotics race but also the AI race,&#8221; the association stated.
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Why It's Important: China leads the global market for industrial robots, with approximately 1.8 million machines in operation across factories and other sectors in 2023, according to the Germany-based International Federation of Robotics.
Earlier this week, it was reported that China&#8217;s Agibot plans to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44472161/chinas-agibot-plans-to-compete-with-elon-musks-optimus-set-to-produce-5000-robots-in-2025">produce 5,000 robots</a> in 2025, directly competing with Elon Musk&#8217;s Optimus.
Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang has also projected the widespread deployment of <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44412574/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-sees-humanoid-robots-in-factories-in-less-than-5-years">humanoid robots in manufacturing</a> units in the next five years.
Previously, it was reported that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has committed up to $25 billion to improve its retail network, including developing robotics-driven warehouses to enhance efficiency.
This investment was aimed at <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43972083/amazons-25-billion-robotics-push-targets-cost-savings-ai-growth-and-temu-competition-report">staying ahead of competitors</a>, particularly Temu, which is owned by China's PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>).&nbsp;
However, Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) chairman Joe Tsai appears to have a skeptical outlook. On Wednesday, during an event, he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44507360/alibaba-chairman-questions-future-of-humanoid-robots-after-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-predicts-factory-adoption-within-5-years-dont-need-machines-to-replace-humans">questioned the practicality</a> of humanoid robots.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock fell 5.58% during Wednesday&#8217;s regular trading session, closing at $272.06. In after-hours trading, it declined further by 1.34% to $268.41. Year-to-date, Tesla shares have dropped 28.27%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings assign Tesla (TSLA) a 67.88% growth rating. Curious how it stacks up against other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Tesla And Other US Robotics Giants Demand Federal Strategy To Compete With China's $138 Billion Push — Warn America Will Lose The Race Without It

As Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang touts the arrival of <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44412574/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-sees-humanoid-robots-in-factories-in-less-than-5-years">humanoid robots in factories</a> within five years, Alibaba Group Holdings, Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) chairman Joe Tsai is taking a more skeptical stance—questioning both the practicality and philosophical implications of human-like machines.
What Happened: Speaking at Alibaba's Jumpstarter event in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Tsai expressed doubt about the push to develop humanoid robots, asking, "What is the application of a humanoid?"
"I want machines to do things I don't want to do, but I don't need machines to replace humans in doing things that I want to do," he said, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3304005/alibaba-chairman-joe-tsai-questions-ais-limits-casts-doubt-humanoid-robots">reported</a> the South China Morning Post, which is also owned by Alibaba.
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While acknowledging AI's growing utility, Tsai said much of what humans value—such as emotional intelligence and compassion—is not captured in machine learning data.&nbsp;
"All the positive encounters that you have with people that you love… how does the machine capture that data to replicate the positive energy?" he asked.
Why It's Important: During his keynote speech at Nvidia's annual developer conference in San Jose, California, Huang said it may be "when, literally, humanoid robots are wandering around, which is not five years away. This is not five-years-away problem; this is a few-years-away problem."
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Huang believes that humanoid robots will see their earliest widespread adoption in the manufacturing sector. He explained that factory work involves well-defined tasks carried out in a controlled setting, making it easier to automate.
Previously, Elon Musk also said that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) plans to produce several thousand Optimus robots this year, assigning them to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43518998/tesla-on-hiring-spree-as-it-gears-to-start-production-of-optimus-robots-for-its-own-factories-my-team-is-turning-tesla-bot-into-a-reality">handle unpopular</a> tasks at the company&#8217;s factory by year-end.
Meanwhile, Jim Cramer has warned against reducing AI computational capabilities, following Tsai&#8217;s earlier comments on a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44486548/jim-cramer-warns-against-ai-compute-cutbacks-after-alibabas-joe-tsai-calls-data-center-boom-a-bubble-it-would-be-horrendous">potential data center bubble</a>.
Speaking at the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Tsai cautioned that tech companies and investment funds are pouring billions into infrastructure without a well-defined customer base.
Alibaba is also actively <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44492590/alibaba-and-bmw-team-up-to-bring-ai-powered-smart-assistant-to-next-gen-cars-in-china">integrating AI into various sectors</a>, including a partnership with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWKY#OTC">BMWKY</a>) to develop AI-powered smart assistants for next-generation vehicles.
Price Action: Alibaba&#8217;s stock edged up 0.033% in after-hours trading to $132.28 after closing at $132.24 on Wednesday, reflecting a 0.38% drop during regular trading. Despite this, the stock has gained 55.67% year-to-date, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Meanwhile, Nvidia shares fell 5.74% on Wednesday, closing at $113.76. The decline continued after hours, with the stock slipping another 1.36% to $112.21.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings, Alibaba (BABA) holds a growth rating of 73.69%. Want to see how Nvidia measures up? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">Click here for the full analysis</a>.
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Alibaba Chairman Questions Future Of Humanoid Robots After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Predicts Factory Adoption Within 5 Years: 'Don't Need Machines To Replace Humans'

Jim Cramer has criticized potential restrictions on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in China, dismissing reports of regulatory challenges as &#8220;pathetic.&#8221; 
What Happened: In a recent post on X, Cramer challenged the logic of limiting access to Nvidia&#8217;s advanced chips, asking, &#8220;Like China would ban the best of the best? Really?&#8221;
The criticism comes amid emerging tensions between the United States and China in the semiconductor technology sector. China&#8217;s National Development and Reform Commission has introduced new energy efficiency rules that could potentially block Chinese companies from purchasing Nvidia&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground">specialized H20 processors</a>.
Cramer acknowledged the mounting challenges Nvidia faces but expressed confidence in CEO Jensen Huang's ability to steer the company through them successfully.
The Financial Times reported that these regulations may prevent major Chinese tech firms like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NASDAQ">BABA</a>) and Tencent Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#NASDAQ">TCEHY</a>) from using Nvidia&#8217;s chips. This move threatens Nvidia&#8217;s $17 billion annual business in China, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground">currently its fourth-largest market</a>.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1904829001786364146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1904852538974777357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1904852224846540956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Cramer emphasized the critical nature of Nvidia&#8217;s technology, stating, &#8220;The world, including China, needs more compute. You can&#8217;t do it without Nvidia.&#8221; He further questioned China&#8217;s ability to replace Nvidia&#8217;s advanced chips, suggesting the restrictions would be counterproductive. 
Nvidia remains resilient, with plans to meet with commission chair Zheng Shanjie and develop solutions to align with the new regulations. The company&#8217;s recent financial performance underscores its strong market position, with fourth-quarter revenue reaching $39.3 billion, a 78% increase, and projecting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground">first-quarter revenue of $43.0 billion</a>.
As domestic competitors like Huawei Technologies Co. advance their AI chip capabilities, the semiconductor landscape continues to evolve in this high-stakes technological chess match between global powers.
Price Action: Nvidia traded at $113.76 on Wednesday, down 5.74%, and slipped further to $112.21 in after-hours trading, down 1.36%. 
While Nvidia outperforms Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) in growth and momentum, it lags in valuation metrics, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">Benzinga Edge</a> rankings. For deeper insights, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks">sign up for Benzinga Edge</a>.
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Jim Cramer Calls China's Nvidia Restrictions 'Pathetic,' Says Jensen Huang Can Handle The Pressure

Geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to intensify regarding access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence and</a> other advanced semiconductor technology.
The U.S. had imposed multiple semiconductor embargoes on China, restricting the latter&#8217;s exposure to cutting-edge technology from Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). The move is followed by China&#8217;s retaliation.
China has introduced energy efficiency rules for using advanced chips that would prevent Chinese companies from buying Nvidia&#8217;s tweaked processors, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/6a2c54fe-e2b7-4c58-907d-68076456d907" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing documents they reviewed.
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China&#8217;s National Development and Reform Commission urged Chinese groups to use tailor-made chips in new data centers and expansion of existing facilities.
According to the report, Nvidia&#8217;s tailor-made chip for China, H20, failed to comply with the commission&#8217;s new rules.
Reportedly, the Chinese regulator has passively urged Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), ByteDance, and Tencent Holding (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) against procuring H20 chips, signifying a threat to Nvidia&#8217;s $17 billion annual business in the country. China is Nvidia&#8217;s fourth-largest market.
Reportedly, Nvidia is eying a meeting between its senior executives and commission chair Zheng Shanjie. Also, Nvidia is ready with a solution to adjust H20 chips to meet the NDRC norms.
Tech powerhouses from Alibaba to Tencent aggressively ramped up their orders for H20 chips this year after DeepSeek launched its efficient reasoning model.
Reportedly, Huawei Technologies Co <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44488569/chinas-huawei-reportedly-doubles-ai-chip-yields-to-40-now-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-that-the-chinese-tech-giant-is-the-most-formidable-competitor-despite-us-sanctions" rel="noreferrer noopener">doubled the yield rate</a> on its latest AI chips from around 20% a year ago to&nbsp;~40% now. Huawei&#8217;s revenue grew by 22% in 2024, reaching 860 billion yuan ($118.27 billion).
In February, Nvidia reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43991607/nvidia-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-demand-for-blackwell-is-amazing" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $39.3 billion, up 78%, beating a Street consensus estimate of $38.05 billion.
Nvidia expects first-quarter revenue of $43.0 billion, +/—2%, ahead of a street consensus estimate of $41.75 billion.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 1.83% at $118.47 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWKY#OTC">BMWKY</a>)&nbsp;announced an expanded strategic <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alibaba" rel="noreferrer noopener">partnership in China</a> on Wednesday. The companies proposed accelerating the integration of Alibaba&#8217;s Qwen large language model (LLM) into BMW&#8217;s next-generation intelligent vehicles, the Neue Klasse models.
The new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) will integrate a bespoke AI engine co-developed by the companies, Alizila <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alizila.com/bmw-and-alibaba-deepen-strategic-partnership-in-china-harnessing-qwens-ai-power-to-redefine-intelligent-in-car-experiences/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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The AI engine will be based on the Yan AI, a Qwen-empowered smart cockpit AI solution developed by Banma, Alibaba&#8217;s intelligent cockpit solution provider. Starting in 2026, the AI-enhanced IPA will debut in BMW Neue Klasse models produced in China.
BMW is building a new intelligent personal assistant with enhanced voice recognition and trip planning features, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-26/alibaba-teams-up-with-bmw-to-develop-ai-for-cars-in-china?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. The in-car AI agent can offer parking, nearby restaurant recommendations, and real-time traffic light information.
Alibaba told Bloomberg that the cars produced by Chinese automakers&nbsp;Xpeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and&nbsp;Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZK#NYSE">ZK</a>) leveraged its Qwen model.
Over the next three years, Alibaba committed over 380 billion yuan ($52 billion) to AI infrastructure, such as data centers. It bagged a key deal to provide AI technology to&nbsp;Apple Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhones in China.
China is a key market for BMW, which is led by electric vehicle makers like&nbsp;BYD Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>).
On Tuesday, BMW also launched its 360-degree full-chain AI strategy in China, focusing on digital production operations, comprehensive user experiences, and R&amp;D innovation, YICAI <a target="_blank" href="https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/bmw-alibaba-to-co-develop-ai-for-german-carmakers-next-gen-autos-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Recently, Jim Cramer&nbsp;warned <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44486548/jim-cramer-warns-against-ai-compute-cutbacks-after-alibabas-joe-tsai-calls-data-center-boom-a-bubble-it-would-be-horrendous" rel="noreferrer noopener">against potentially reducing</a> U.S. computational capabilities for artificial intelligence in response to Alibaba Chair&nbsp;Joe Tsai&#8217;s&nbsp;comments about a potential data center bubble.
Price Action: BABA stock is up 0.20% at $133.01 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Alibaba, BMW Team Up To Bring AI-Powered Smart Assistant In Next-Gen China Cars

Perhaps predictably, President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44456554/trade-wars-fed-moves-and-a-40-recession-risk-is-your-portfolio-ready">tariffs and subsequent trade wars</a> against key economic partners contributed to a dour environment for consumers. However, it wouldn't be accurate to pin the blame on any one administration. With the fear trade running at full steam – as evidenced by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/etfs/25/03/44434209/gold-is-hitting-new-highs-but-miners-have-catch-up-potential-sprotts-new-actively-managed-etf-seeks">blistering rise of gold</a> – it's apparent that the underlying challenges go beyond mere politics.
As things stand, investors seeking growth find themselves at a difficult juncture. Nevertheless, some adventurous market participants are turning to China for potential opportunities for capital appreciation. To be fair, the world's second-largest economy has incurred its own troubles to kickstart sentiment. Last year, Beijing attempted to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/01/43168134/is-chinas-economic-stimulus-strategy-helping-its-ailing-markets-to-recover"> kickstart its growth engine with stimulus packages</a> to mixed results.
Nevertheless, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has expressed optimism about the Asian juggernaut's recovery prospects. Last December, Xi announced in a keynote speech that the Chinese economy was<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-long-xi-trying-boost-chinas-economy-stimulus-not-reforms/"> both stable and making progress</a>. Furthermore, he stressed that economic, social and development goals and tasks were on course for successful implementation.
Xi's comments at the time were met with some reservations. While Morgan Stanley analysts noted the administration's commitment to stimulus – a tone that has been the most aggressive on the matter in a decade – they also acknowledged that execution may be a challenge.
Still, recent developments suggest that the China trade may hold a spark of credibility. Specifically, the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44476803/copper-breaks-records-on-china-stimulus-tariff-hype-these-stocks-are-riding-the-wave"> price of copper just blew past record highs</a>, thanks largely to stimulus optimism in China, and Beijing's efforts to drive growth are beginning to show in the actual data. This dynamic has positive implications for multiple industries, which in turn bodes well for the nation's consumers.
The Direxion ETF: Adding to the enthusiasm, China's economic growth – while acknowledging the turbulence – is being underpinned by household consumption. With retail sales continuing to expand on a year-over-year basis, this backdrop shines a spotlight on the Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Index Bull 2X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEB#NYSE">CWEB</a>).
A leveraged exchange-traded fund, CWEB offers diversified exposure to China's most important internet businesses, including Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>). With this ETF, speculators can wager on a basket of securities rather than an individual name.
An additional motivation to consider the China internet bull fund is the convenience factor. For speculators seeking leveraged bets, the options market tends to be the sole solution. With leveraged ETFs, however, investors can pick up shares (called units) much like buying equity in a public enterprise.
Despite the ease of buying leveraged ETFs, they do come with significant risks. Primarily, these financial instruments are much more volatile than traditional assets. Also, 2X ETFs are designed for exposure lasting no longer than one day. A hold longer than this recommended period may result in unpredictable performance relative to the underlying benchmark due to the daily compounding effect.
The CWEB ETF: While a choppy fund, the Direxion Daily CSI China ETF has been a strong performer overall in the past 52 weeks, gaining over 49%.
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<li>Presently, the leveraged bull fund is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, demonstrating robust momentum.</li>
<li>Between December and late February, CWEB charted a pattern reminiscent of a cup and handle, culminating in significant upside.</li>
<li>It's possible that the choppy behavior since mid-February could be a consolidation cycle, building momentum prior to another big move.</li>
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
01:32 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Jun 20, 2025	79	2653	301	29	9284	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:29 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$125.00	Jun 20, 2025	79	3082	355	27	11580	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:14 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$160.00	Jan 16, 2026	289	492	500	18	2787	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:05 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Mar 21, 2025	-12	12570	688	33	37864	TRADE	BEARISH
10:18 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Apr 17, 2025	15	1842	724	14	13077	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:58 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$140.00	Feb 21, 2025	-40	27053	4060	246	10992	TRADE	BEARISH
09:44 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Dec 19, 2025	261	647	120	9	7330	TRADE	BULLISH
09:38 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$135.00	Feb 21, 2025	-40	3005	800	32	9303	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
09:38 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$125.00	Feb 21, 2025	-40	3202	802	22	14834	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
09:31 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Feb 28, 2025	-33	378	504	5	7120	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:30 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 16, 2026	289	0	401	0	12434	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:03 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$185.00	Jun 17, 2027	806	600	300	5455	11	TRADE	BULLISH
11:24 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Mar 21, 2025	-12	981	636	2	40559	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:24 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Mar 21, 2025	-12	4120	636	11	38595	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:30 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jul 18, 2025	107	546	500	32	1684	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:16 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Jun 20, 2025	79	2106	750	25	8390	TRADE	BULLISH
01:51 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Apr 17, 2025	15	3368	249	20	17085	TRADE	BULLISH
01:49 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Apr 17, 2025	15	2868	250	17	17085	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
11:34 AMFeb 18, 2025	PUT	$92.50	Jan 16, 2026	289	1596	1209	110	1447	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:03 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$141.00	Feb 21, 2025	-40	7423	7100	8068	92	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:43 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Mar 21, 2025	-12	2459	806	8	29222	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:23 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$155.00	Jan 15, 2027	653	622	500	91	685	TRADE	BEARISH
01:50 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Mar 21, 2025	-12	15074	472	47	31787	TRADE	BEARISH
01:37 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Feb 21, 2025	-40	3001	1000	9	31881	TRADE	NEUTRAL
12:31 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Apr 17, 2025	15	2535	500	13	19184	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:37 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$115.00	Mar 21, 2025	-12	4687	1800	21	22680	TRADE	BEARISH