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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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.

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엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)는 미국의 수출 통제로 인해 원래 버전이 사실상 차단된 후, 중국 시장을 겨냥해 H20 인공지능(AI) 칩을 재설계하고 있으며, 이르면 7월 초에 수정된 칩을 출시할 계획인 것으로 알려졌다.

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미국의 칩 규제로 긴장이 고조되는 가운데, 엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO 젠슨 황은 중국의 급성장하는 AI 시장에 대한 접근이 차단되면 회사뿐 아니라 미국의 일자리와 혁신에도 타격을 줄 수 있다고 경고했다. 

젠슨 황 엔비디아 CEO &#34;500억 달러 규모 잠재적 중국 시장 잃는 것은 엄청난 손실&#34;

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도널드 트럼프 대통령은 온라인에서 비합의적이고 성적으로 노골적인 딥페이크 이미지와 동영상의 확산을 겨냥한 초당적인 법안인 &#39;테이크 잇 다운 법안&#39;(Take It Down Act)에 곧 서명할 것으로 예상된다.트럼프는 미국 국내 제조 차량의 외국산 부품에 부과되는 관세를 일부 완화하여 미국 제조업체에 일부 구제를 제공할 것으로 알려졌다.

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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45182565/nvidia-designing-new-ai-chips-for-alibaba-bytedance-tencent-after-warning-us-export-ban-on-h20-could-cost-the-company-55-billion-report">reportedly redesigning</a> its H20 artificial intelligence chip for the Chinese market after U.S. export controls effectively blocked the original version, with plans to launch the modified chip as early as July.
What Happened: Nvidia has notified major Chinese customers, including top cloud service providers, that it intends to release a downgraded H20 chip within the next two months, reported Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The move comes after the U.S. government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker">informed Nvidia last month</a> that the original H20 would require an export license, effectively banning it from sale in China under tightened national security rules.
Following this, Nvidia revealed that export restrictions might lead to a revenue loss of $5.5 billion.
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The company has since developed new technical thresholds to guide the modified design, which will include substantial reductions in memory capacity and potentially other performance adjustments, the report noted.
Nvidia did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It's Important: Chinese tech giants such as Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and ByteDance earlier this year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43931074/chinese-tech-giants-like-tencent-alibaba-and-bytedance-rush-to-buy-nvidias-h20-ai-chips-as-deepseeks-low-cost-models-fuel-massive-demand-surge">ramped up H20 orders to fuel</a> a growing demand for cost-effective AI solutions, especially from startups like DeepSeek.
Since January, Nvidia has reportedly accumulated $18 billion worth of H20 orders. However, in March, Chinese server maker H3C warned of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44519562/nvidia-faces-fresh-china-setback-as-chip-shortages-and-sanctions-disrupt-supply">possible shortage</a> of Nvidia's H20 chips.
Earlier this month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang informed U.S. lawmakers that AI chip <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45157365/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-us-lawmakers-that-export-bans-are-backfiring-fueling-huaweis-rise-in-global-ai-chip-race">export restrictions might be giving</a> China's Huawei Technologies a competitive advantage.
That same day, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160136/nvidia-blasts-anthropic-for-backing-stricter-chip-bans-on-china-focus-on-innovation-than-tell-tall-tales">Nvidia also criticized</a> AI startup Anthropic for supporting tighter U.S. export controls on AI chips to China.
Price Action: Nvidia shares dipped by 0.27% to $117.05 in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings gave Nvidia a strong growth score of 94.76%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against other major tech players</a> like Alibaba and Tencent.
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Nvidia Modifies H20 Chip For China After US Restrictions Block Sales, Aims To Deliver New Version By July: Report

In the current session, the stock is trading at $124.39, after a 0.94% increase. Over the past month, Alibaba Gr Hldgs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) stock increased by 19.40%, and in the past year, by 55.41%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>How Does Alibaba Gr Hldgs P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 36.51 in the Broadline Retail industry, Alibaba Gr Hldgs Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.98. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) shares are trading lower Wednesday after two senior U.S. lawmakers called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist it along with other U.S.-listed Chinese companies.
What To Know: According to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/8d87d093-3fad-4ee0-af16-2f1e835ef286">Financial Times</a>, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on the SEC to delist it and 24 other companies because the companies have military links that make them a national security risk.
Some of the other companies include JD.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
Moolenaar chairs the House Select Committee on China, while Scott leads the Senate Committee on Ageing.
In the letters, the lawmakers wrote: &#8220;These entities benefit from American investor capital while advancing the strategic objectives of the Chinese Communist party . . . supporting military modernisation and gross human rights violations.&#8221;
Moolenaar and Scott argue that even if Chinese organizations seem commercial, they can still be exploited for harmful state objectives due to China's military-civil fusion policy, which mandates companies to hand over technology to the People's Liberation Army if directed by the government.
As of March 2025, there are approximately 286 total Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges.
BABA Price Action: Alibaba shares closed Wednesday down 3.47% at $123.23, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks are trading lower after two senior US lawmakers called on the SEC to delist 25 Chinese companies from US stock exchanges,

As tensions rise over U.S. chip restrictions, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang warns that cutting off access to China's booming AI market could hurt not just the company, but American jobs and innovation.
What Happened: Speaking with CNBC on Tuesday, Huang addressed the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker">$5.5 billion write-off tied</a> to U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China, a critical market for artificial intelligence.
"The world's dynamic today. You've just got to stay agile," Huang said.
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He went on to add that China is projected to become a $50 billion AI market within the next two to three years and represents a huge opportunity.
"It would be a tremendous loss not to be able to address it as an American company. It&#8217;s going to bring back revenues. It&#8217;s going to bring back taxes. It&#8217;s going to create lots of jobs here in the United States," the Nvidia CEO stated.
Huang then said that the company will remain flexible and responsive to government policies, stating that it will support whatever is in the nation's best interest. "We'll stay agile and keep moving on."
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Why It's Important: Last week, it was reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45182565/nvidia-designing-new-ai-chips-for-alibaba-bytedance-tencent-after-warning-us-export-ban-on-h20-could-cost-the-company-55-billion-report">Nvidia notified key Chinese clients</a> — including Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), ByteDance, and Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) — that it is developing new AI chip models specifically designed to meet U.S. export requirements.
Huang has also warned U.S. lawmakers that export restrictions on AI chips could be giving Huawei Technologies a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45157365/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-us-lawmakers-that-export-bans-are-backfiring-fueling-huaweis-rise-in-global-ai-chip-race">competitive advantage</a> in the global AI race.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160136/nvidia-blasts-anthropic-for-backing-stricter-chip-bans-on-china-focus-on-innovation-than-tell-tall-tales">Nvidia also criticized</a> AI startup Anthropic for pushing for tougher U.S. export limits on AI chips to China.
Price Action: On Tuesday, Nvidia shares slipped 0.25% during the regular hours, closing at $113.54. In the after-hours trading, it gained 0.85%, reaching $114.50, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Nvidia also earned a strong growth score of 94.67% from Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other top tech players like Alibaba and Tencent.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says Losing Access To China's Potential $50 Billion AI Market Would Be A 'Tremendous Loss'

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<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>232</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
<td>487</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>264</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$377.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $282.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $374.0 per contract. There were 6106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9554 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 29753 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 4500 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.5K, with a price of $45.0 per contract. There were 10983 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4567 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 3216 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2599 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 227 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $71.0 per contract. There were 232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1450 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 255 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 18254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 487 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 255 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $2380.0 per contract. There were 6208 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $2145.0 per contract. There were 104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 264 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 591 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $185.00 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 $377.5K, with a price of $3775.0 per contract. There were 2149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $84.00 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 $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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CVNA

WYNN

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

In the current session, the stock is trading at $129.21, after a 2.08% spike. Over the past month, Alibaba Gr Hldgs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) stock increased by 30.02%, and in the past year, by 64.68%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746543629_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Alibaba Gr Hldgs P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Alibaba Gr Hldgs has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 43.19 of the Broadline Retail industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746543630_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Price Over Earnings Overview: Alibaba Gr Hldgs

On Monday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder Bill Gates spoke about the disruption in international climate cooperation in the wake of President Donald Trump's campaign.
What Happened: Speaking at Temasek Holdings' Ecosperity Week conference in Singapore, Gates said these disruptions are unlikely to last long, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-05/bill-gates-says-lack-of-climate-cooperation-is-unlikely-to-last">reported</a> Bloomberg.
"There's a lot of commitment to this cause in the United States," Gates said, referring to the clean energy transition. 
Earlier in January, on the inauguration for his second term, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43087966/trump-signs-orders-to-take-us-out-of-paris-climate-agreement-calls-the-deal-one-sided-and-unfair">Trump signed an executive order</a> saying, "I'm immediately withdrawing from the unfair, one-sided Paris Climate Accords." In 2017, Trump withdrew from the global climate pact, which former President Joe Biden later reversed.
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"This current trend, where there's a little less cooperation going on, I don't think that's a permanent thing," Gates said, who appeared at the conference in his role as the founder of Breakthrough Energy, the report noted.
Why It's Important: Breakthrough Energy is a climate-tech investment firm backed by Gates, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos and Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) founder Jack Ma. It was established in 2015.
Last year, the firm raised $839 million in its third flagship round, which prioritized advancing climate technology and backing startups focusing on reducing emissions.
In March 2025, Breakthrough Energy announced significant operational cutbacks in an internal memo sent to staff, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/climate/bill-gates-breakthrough-energy-cuts.html">reported</a> the New York Times.
In 2021, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $315 million package to help smallholder farmers adapt to the growing threats posed by climate change.
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Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) fintech affiliate Ant Group <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ant-group" rel="noreferrer noopener">explored listing its</a> overseas arm, Ant International, on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
The Jack Ma-founded fintech giant Ant, which operates China&#8217;s mobile payments app Alipay, discussed the potential listing with regulators.
Ant International is registered in Singapore, Reuters reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
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China regulators called off Ma&#8217;s ambitious 2020 initial public offering of Ant Group at the last moment and initiated an antitrust crackdown on domestic giants, including Alibaba.&nbsp;
The regulatory action followed Ma&#8217;s speech, which criticized financial regulators for suppressing innovation.
The regulatory crackdown prompted Ant to overhaul its business and pay a $1 billion penalty. Ant is now trying to obtain a financial holding company license.
Alipay reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45045158/ant-groups-alipay-hits-100-million-users-unveils-new-chip-to-power-fintech-expansion" rel="noreferrer noopener">100 million users</a> for its tap-and-pay service, launched on June 7, 2024.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40418729/jack-mas-ant-group-eyes-healthcare-expansion-with-haodf-com-acquisition-profit-down-amid-regulatory" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last August, reports</a> indicated Ant Group was in talks to acquire the Chinese online healthcare platform Haodf.com to integrate its technology with Haodf.com, which provides online consultations with doctors.
Ant Group also remains invested in its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/06/39312369/alibabas-fintech-affiliate-ant-group-boosts-global-ai-efforts-with-multi-billion-dollar-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence ambitions</a>. In 2023, it spent $2.9 billion (21.2 billion yuan) on research to advance its goals.
Price Action: BABA shares were trading higher by 0.60% at $126.54 premarket at&nbsp;the last check on Monday.
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IPOs

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On Friday, two senior U.S. lawmakers called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist 25 Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges, citing national security concerns over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45105930/alibaba-instant-commerce-delivery">alleged military ties. </a>
The companies include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), BilliBili, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>), XPeng, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and Weibo Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WB#NASDAQ">WB</a>). The <a href="https://d1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net/production/uploaded-files/Congress%20SEC%20China-0ee0ba5b-d8af-4148-ae3d-c3e33bf120f0.pdf">complete list </a>includes 25 Chinese firms listed on U.S. stock exchanges.&nbsp;
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The Details: Rep. John Moolenaar, chair of the House China committee, and Sen. Rick Scott, chair of the Senate committee on aging, wrote to SEC chair Paul Atkins arguing that China-based firms benefit from U.S. investor capital while advancing the strategic goals of the Chinese Communist Party, including military modernization and human rights abuses. 
The lawmakers claim that, despite their commercial appearance, the companies are ultimately used for state purposes due to China's military-civil fusion policy, and that the true extent of Chinese government control is hidden from U.S. investors.&nbsp;
They urged the SEC to use its authority under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act to suspend trading and force the delisting of companies that do not adequately protect American investors. 
Why It Matters: If Chinese companies are delisted from U.S. exchanges, investors could face several key consequences including increased volatility, particularly for funds with significant exposure to Chinese equities like the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>). 
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Global

ETFs

KWEB

US Lawmakers Urge SEC To Delist Chinese Companies Alibaba, XPeng, Baidu & More

The Trump administration has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">intensified semiconductor sanctions</a> on top of its tariff policies.
The U.S. plans to introduce a ruling to verify the location of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and peer-made artificial intelligence chips to prevent their smuggling into China, Reuters reported on Monday.
Nvidia stock is trading lower after the report.
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The Biden administration had already restricted China&#8217;s access to sophisticated semiconductor technology, including AI, citing national security threats.
Nvidia&#8217;s chips are critical to creating AI systems, including chatbots and image generators, to ones that can help craft biological weapons.
Reports have often indicated Nvidia AI chips flowing into China via illegal routes, and Nvidia has publicly acknowledged its failure to track its products&nbsp;after sales.
U.S. Representative Bill Foster, a Democrat from Illinois, plans to introduce a bill that would direct U.S. regulators to forge rules for tracking chips to ensure they remain in their legal location.
Reportedly, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, whose AI systems posed a strong challenge to U.S. systems, were built with advanced Nvidia chips, Reuters cited SemiAnalysis.
Alphabet Inc&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)&nbsp;Google already tracks the location of its in-house AI chips and others for security purposes, Reuters cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Foster&#8217;s legislation would give the U.S. Department of Commerce six months to develop laws requiring the technology.
Reportedly, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44963176/chinese-tech-firms-led-by-alibaba-hoard-nvidia-ai-chips-amid-us-sanctions" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese tech giants</a>, including ByteDance, Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and Tencent Holding (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), hoarded billions of dollars worth of&nbsp;Nvidia&#8217;s H20 AI chips amid U.S. sanctions.
They aimed to snap up 1 million H20s before the latest U.S. semiconductor sanctions kicked in. The companies&nbsp;reportedly placed over&nbsp;$16 billion in orders for the quarter.&nbsp;
Nvidia has bagged $18 billion of H20 orders since 2025 beginning. China has generated $17 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024, accounting for 13% of Nvidia&#8217;s total sales.
Price Actions: NVDA stock is down by 1.31% at $113.01 at the last check on Monday.
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Regulations

GOOGL

Nvidia's New Challenge: US Lawmaker Wants Company To Track Its Chips To Avoid Smuggling In China

Anthropic co‑founder Jack Clark says Silicon Valley can dial down the alarms over China's latest AI darling, DeepSeek.
What Happened: Speaking on a Hill &amp; Valley Forum panel hosted by Lightspeed's Ravi Mhatre, Clark <a href="https://youtu.be/SsEoFDc1DIg?t=728">called</a> the buzz "perhaps a bit overblown."
He said DeepSeek's new model looks "six to eight months behind" frontier systems from U.S. labs and is hobbled chiefly by scarce computing power.
Anthropic ran the same national‑security red‑team tests it uses internally and found the Chinese model "significantly behind" its own, Clark added. "Neither one is yet a concern for the Pentagon — they're simply symptoms of progress we should track," he said.
What To Know: DeepSeek, founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, grabbed headlines by open‑sourcing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/01/43253190/deepseek-ai-etfs-take-a-hard-hit-amid">R1 reasoning model</a>, claiming it cost just $5.6 million to build — a figure Wedbush analyst Dan Ives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43296460/dan-ives-says-chinese-startup-deepseeks-6-million-ai-development-assertion-is-likely-a-fictional-story">has called</a> "likely a fictional story" given the billions the West spends on comparable AI research.
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Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis recently labeled R1 "the best work to come out of China," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43586484/google-deepmind-ceo-calls-deepseek-ai-best-work-from-china-but-says-hype-is-overblown-theres-no-actual-new-scientific-advance">but stressed</a> it offered no real scientific breakthrough.
Even Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), whose GPUs power most large models, framed DeepSeek as proof that compliant hardware can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">still yield</a> competitive systems under U.S. export curbs. Yet performance gaps persist. Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/44932492/is-deepseeks-threat-overrated-a-comprehensive-analysis">technical review</a> last month concluded DeepSeek's threat to U.S. dominance is "still overrated."
Why It Matters: Technical benchmarks show DeepSeek still trails U.S. rivals, yet Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45090992/mark-zuckerberg-warns-of-serious-disadvantage-as-chinas-data-center-blitz-could-let-deepseek-leapfrog-us-ai-labs">refuses to ignore</a> China's push to build AI infrastructure. He told the Dwarkesh Podcast last week that the United States must streamline &#8220;the ability to build data centers and produce energy" or risk falling behind.
Chinese tech giants, meanwhile, keep pouring money into AI and slashing prices to grab market share. Late last month Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) rolled out its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">latest reasoning models</a>, Ernie 4.5 Turbo and Ernie X1 Turbo, while Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and other peers unveiled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/04/44796128/alibabas-quark-ai-surpasses-bytedances-doubao-with-150-million-monthly-users">developer‑friendly tools</a> that cost individuals just $1 a year. 
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The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute may find resolution through the reported appointment of special envoys by Presidents&nbsp;Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.&nbsp;This could pave the way for better communication channels, analysts suggest.
What Happened: The U.S. and China are grappling with how to restart trade talks. While the Chinese have proposed the concept of special envoys, the U.S. is reluctant, favoring direct negotiations between Trump and Xi. However, the Chinese view this proposal as &#8220;risky and uncertain&#8221;, the South China Morning Post reported <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3308919/us-china-trade-stand-ease-negotiators-must-be-agreed-upon-analysts">on</a> Saturday.
Chinese experts based in Washington believe that appointing special envoys from both countries could help address and stabilize the strained relationship.
The situation is further complicated by a dispute regarding China&#8217;s role in supplying ingredients used in the illicit production of fentanyl, a powerful opioid. This led to Trump imposing a 20%&nbsp;tariff on Chinese products in&nbsp;a previous round of duty increases.
As per a Wall Street Journal report <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/beijing-weighs-fentanyl-offer-to-u-s-to-start-trade-talks-287cf233">on</a> Friday, China may use the fentanyl issue as a lever for trade talks or as a bargaining chip in future negotiations. The report also hints that China might send Minister for Public Security Wang Xiaohong to the U.S. to kickstart discussions.
Eurasia Group&#8217;s Jeremy Chan told SCMP, "Beijing is hoping to use fentanyl cooperation as either a catalyst for US-China trade talks or a bargaining chip in a future round of negotiations, rather than a goodwill gesture ahead of trade talks as Trump's team has called for.&#8221;
Why It Matters:&nbsp;This development comes in the wake of China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry &#8216;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160145/china-says-door-is-open-for-talks-while-it-is-assessing-us-trade-proposal-but-warns-coercion-and-extortion-wont-work">assessing</a>&#8216; a U.S. offer to discuss the crippling 145% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Friday. China expressed its readiness to engage in discussions but insisted that the U.S. must be prepared to rectify &#8220;erroneous practices&#8221; and revoke unilateral tariffs.
On Sunday, President Trump stated that his primary objective was to secure a fair trade agreement with China. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he mentioned that he had no plans to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. However, he added that U.S. officials were in discussions with their Chinese counterparts on a range of issues.
Earlier, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45065482/us-china-to-ease-tariffs-gradually-after-complex-talks-says-morgan-stanley-but-cuts-chinas-growth-outlook">economists</a> at Morgan Stanley projected that both nations would begin negotiations and gradually decrease tariffs on Chinese imports to 60% by the end of Q2. However, tariffs are not expected to revert to their pre-January 25 levels.
More in-depth talks in the second half of the year could further lower tariffs on Chinese imports to 34% by the end of 2025, indicating the abolition of the 20% fentanyl-related tariff.
On Friday, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed 4.67%, 4.34%, and 2.33%, respectively, after China showed openness to U.S. trade talks.
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President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;is expected to soon sign into law the "Take It Down Act," a sweeping bipartisan measure that targets the spread of nonconsensual, sexually&nbsp;explicit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45057271/donald-trump-set-to-sign-landmark-take-it-down-act-as-congress-targets-deepfake-images-and-videos" rel="noreferrer noopener">deepfake images&nbsp;and videos online</a>.
Trump&nbsp;will provide some relief to U.S. manufacturers by reportedly easing some duties imposed on foreign parts in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45059191/donald-trump-will-reduce-impact-on-us-auto-industry-by-alleviating-some-auto-tarrifs-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> domestically manufactured vehicles</a>.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a reform proposed by Rep.&nbsp;Sam Graves&nbsp;(R-MO), which tabled a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45127530/house-republicans-advance-rep-sam-gravess-proposal-to-charge-250-annual-fee-on-evs-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$250 annual fee on all EVs</a>.
Earnings Results
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) reported first-quarter revenue of $42.31 billion, beating analyst estimates of $41.39 billion and earnings of $6.43 per share, easily beating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45117948/meta-q1-earnings-eps-beat-revenue-up-16-ai-approaches-1-billion-monthly-actives-capital-expenditures-forecast-raised" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of $5.21 per share</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $95.36 billion, beating analyst&nbsp;estimates of $94.53 billion and earnings of $1.65 per share, beating analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45152493/apple-reports-strong-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-installed-base-hits-all-time-high-across-all-segments-100-billion-buyback-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates of $1.63 per share</a>.
Smartphones &amp; Applications
Apple is reportedly considering a shift of iPhone assembly to India. However, a renowned analyst has expressed skepticism about the potential effectiveness of this move in mitigating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45032214/analyst-questions-apples-reported-iphone-shift-to-india-amid-china-tariff-pressures-doesnt-solve-all-the-problems" rel="noreferrer noopener">the impact of China tariffs</a>.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the tech giant expects a $900 million cost impact in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45156890/apple-ceo-tim-cook-warns-of-900-million-tariff-impact-in-june-quarter-expects-majority-of-iphones-sold-in-us-to-be-made-in-india" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the June quarter due to tariffs</a>.
As Washington cranks up&nbsp;the tariff pressure,&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;may have already played its smartest card: doubling down on India for assembly and investing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/45039357/apples-india-game-plan-looks-smarter-as-tariff-heat-rises-analyst-highlights-4-stocks-that-could-benefit" rel="noreferrer noopener">deeper into U.S. component suppliers</a>.
U.S. District Judge&nbsp;Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers&nbsp;found&nbsp;Apple and one of its top executives in contempt of court, accusing them of deliberately evading a 2021 injunction meant to curb the&nbsp;tech giant&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126668/apple-lied-under-oath-judge-says-tim-cook-ignored-internal-warnings-in-epic-games-case-fallout-this-is-an-injunction-not-a-negotiation" rel="noreferrer noopener">control&nbsp;over&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126668/apple-lied-under-oath-judge-says-tim-cook-ignored-internal-warnings-in-epic-games-case-fallout-this-is-an-injunction-not-a-negotiation" rel="noreferrer noopener">App Store</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126668/apple-lied-under-oath-judge-says-tim-cook-ignored-internal-warnings-in-epic-games-case-fallout-this-is-an-injunction-not-a-negotiation" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;payments</a>.
Following a U.S. court ruling that found&nbsp;Apple violated the spirit of an injunction against&nbsp;anti-steering practices,&nbsp;Epic Games, backed by&nbsp;Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), has offered to bring&nbsp;Fortnite&nbsp;back to the&nbsp;App Store&nbsp;if the tech giant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/45123864/apple-ordered-to-ease-app-store-rules-in-us-epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-proposes-peace-deal-saying-well-return-fortnite-and-drop-all-litigation-only-if" rel="noreferrer noopener">fulfills this one condition</a>.
Spotify Technologies&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) defended its $11.99 Premium plan while signaling that future price hikes could be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/45090328/spotify-defends-11-99-price-tag-but-executive-says-raising-prices-is-now-part-of-our-toolbox-can-music-escape-the-inflation-gauntlet" rel="noreferrer noopener">part of its long-term strategy</a>.
Technology
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) introduced&nbsp;Qwen 3,&nbsp;its most advanced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45057716/alibabas-qwen-3-launch-takes-aim-at-deepseeks-disruption-and-baidus-ernie-turbo-models" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence model yet.</a>
Meta&nbsp;has announced the launch of a standalone AI app that will compete with the likes of&nbsp;OpenAI's&nbsp;ChatGPT,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45075691/meta-launches-ai-app-to-compete-with-chatgpt-gemini-grok" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45075691/meta-launches-ai-app-to-compete-with-chatgpt-gemini-grok" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Gemini&nbsp;and xAI's Grok</a>.
Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;revealed ongoing talks with&nbsp;Apple to integrate the company&#8217;s Gemini AI into iPhones, amid federal regulators' push to rein in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45128130/google-aims-for-gemini-ai-deal-with-apple-this-year-says-sundar-pichai-amid-dojs-bid-to-curb-search-monopoly" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google&#8217;s&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45128130/google-aims-for-gemini-ai-deal-with-apple-this-year-says-sundar-pichai-amid-dojs-bid-to-curb-search-monopoly" rel="noreferrer noopener">dominance in online search</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;told U.S. lawmakers that&nbsp;export restrictions on AI chips&nbsp;may be helping China&#8217;s&nbsp;Huawei Technologies&nbsp;gain a competitive foothold in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45157365/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-us-lawmakers-that-export-bans-are-backfiring-fueling-huaweis-rise-in-global-ai-chip-race" rel="noreferrer noopener">global artificial intelligence race</a>.
Automobiles &amp; Defense
Pershing Square&#8216;s&nbsp;Bill Ackman&nbsp;has hailed&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos-backed&nbsp;Slate Auto as the company recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45033046/bill-ackman-hails-jeff-bezos-backed-tesla-rival-slate-auto-says-it-will-be-a-big-success" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed its $20,000 EV truck</a>.
Tesla&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Chinese division is developing an affordable version of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45032179/tesla-reportedly-developing-a-cheaper-model-y-e80-variant-with-fewer-features-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">popular Model Y crossover SUV</a>.
Ross Gerber&nbsp;has called out&nbsp;Tesla&#8216;s&nbsp;rumored Model Y E80, which is slated to be a more affordable <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45033764/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-slams-rumored-affordable-model-y-e80-just-4-wheels-and-you" rel="noreferrer noopener">version of the new Model Y</a>.
Tesla said that the company expects the first units of the Semi to enter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45060435/teslas-first-batch-of-semi-trucks-to-roll-out-from-nevada-plant-by-late-2025-despite-disruption-from-trumps-145-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">production by the end of the year.</a>
Tesla is ramping up the production of its Semi Truck as the company reportedly added over 1,000 Workers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45092570/tesla-adds-1000-workers-at-nevada-gigafactory-to-fuel-elon-musks-semi-truck-ambitions-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">to its Nevada Giga factory</a>.
Dan Ives&nbsp;refuses to acknowledge&nbsp;Alphabet&#8216;s&nbsp;and&nbsp;Toyota Motor Corp&#8216;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) partnership&nbsp;as a threat to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126638/tesla-will-own-the-autonomous-market-dan-ives-says-shrugging-off-waymo-toyota-agreement" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45126638/tesla-will-own-the-autonomous-market-dan-ives-says-shrugging-off-waymo-toyota-agreement" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s&nbsp;Robotaxi ambitions</a>.
Elon Musk&#8216;s space-based internet service provider,&nbsp;Starlink, could reportedly face delays in its plans to expand into India <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/45037304/elon-musks-india-ambitions-face-regulatory-hurdles-amid-uncertainty-around-starlink-license-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">due to regulatory requirements</a>.
Future Fund&#8216;s noted investor,&nbsp;Gary Black, has raised questions over&nbsp;Tesla marketing strategy as&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;says his brand can be the "most <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45063886/elon-musk-wants-tesla-to-be-most-valuable-company-in-the-world-but-top-investor-doubts-ev-giants-rise-without-apple-style-marketing-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener">valuable company" in the world</a>.&nbsp;
Airbus SE&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSF#OTC">EADSF</a>) has agreed to take over assets owned by&nbsp;Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPR#NYSE">SPR</a>) in a boost to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45035715/airbus-finalizes-deal-with-spirit-to-take-over-assets-paving-way-for-boeing-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturer&#8217;s acquisition by&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45035715/airbus-finalizes-deal-with-spirit-to-take-over-assets-paving-way-for-boeing-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boeing Co. </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45035715/airbus-finalizes-deal-with-spirit-to-take-over-assets-paving-way-for-boeing-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</a>.
Stellantis&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) parent company of Dodge and Jeep, will debut a solid-state <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45061846/stellantis-announces-breakthrough-solid-state-battery-with-factorial-energy-company-says-technology-will-debut-in-2026-demo-fleet" rel="noreferrer noopener">battery in the Charger EV</a>.&nbsp;
Stellantis&nbsp;will reportedly move some of its production activities into the U.S. as the company grapples with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45133236/chrysler-jeep-owner-stellantis-to-move-some-auto-production-into-the-us-to-avoid-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">uncertainty caused by U.S. auto tariffs</a>.
General Motors Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) recalled over 877,000 vehicles with the 6.2-liter V8 engine due to possible defects. The company has also issued a stop-sale <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45065511/general-motors-recalls-877000-trucks-and-suvs-due-to-faulty-engine" rel="noreferrer noopener">order for the affected models</a>.
Mercedes-Benz Group&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) pulled its 2025 earnings guidance, citing uncertainty over U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45095342/mercedes-benz-pulls-annual-earnings-guidance-as-sales-decline-and-tariff-uncertainty-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener">President&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45095342/mercedes-benz-pulls-annual-earnings-guidance-as-sales-decline-and-tariff-uncertainty-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45095342/mercedes-benz-pulls-annual-earnings-guidance-as-sales-decline-and-tariff-uncertainty-looms" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s tariffs</a>.
As Chinese EV giant&nbsp;BYD Co., Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) is gearing up to expand its presence in Europe, satellite images show the company&#8217;s facility in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45097773/satellite-images-put-tesla-rival-byds-hungarian-factory-capable-of-producing-200k-units-annually-in-the-spotlight" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hungary taking shape</a>.
Ford Motor Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has announced it will delay the planned hike in prices for its vehicles until it sees how the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45129156/jim-farley-says-ford-will-delay-price-hike-to-see-how-competitors-react-to-tariffs-extends-employee-pricing-through-july" rel="noreferrer noopener"> competitors respond to auto tariffs</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mark Zuckerberg said that&nbsp;Meta&#8217;s artificial intelligence future will cater to both billions of free users and a group willing to pay <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45093311/not-everyone-needs-a-thousand-ai-engineers-but-for-those-who-do-zuckerberg-says-meta-will-gladly-build-it-for-a-price" rel="noreferrer noopener">big for powerful digital agents</a>.
Meta CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&nbsp;predicts that the future of AI won&#8217;t follow the "winner takes most" model seen <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45125414/mark-zuckerberg-doesnt-believe-that-ai-market-will-follow-searchs-winner-takes-most-model-meta-ceo-predicts-multiple-specialized-ais-for-work-and-play" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the search engine industry</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;acknowledged that the last few updates to the&nbsp;GPT-4o&nbsp;model made its personality <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45030694/openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-gpt-4o-personality-tweaks-made-it-annoying-fixes-coming-this-week" rel="noreferrer noopener">"too sycophant-y and annoying."</a>
OpenAI&nbsp;unveiled an upgrade to&nbsp;ChatGPT&#8217;s&nbsp;search functionality, enabling users to browse and shop for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45058959/openai-launches-ad-free-shopping-search-in-chatgpt-heres-how-it-works" rel="noreferrer noopener">products directly within the chatbot</a>.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," has joined a growing chorus of experts and former employees urging regulators to block&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45060194/godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-backs-elon-musk-in-fight-against-openais-restructuring-id-like-to-stop-them-from-completely-gutting-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45060194/godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-backs-elon-musk-in-fight-against-openais-restructuring-id-like-to-stop-them-from-completely-gutting-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;controversial&nbsp;restructuring plans</a>.

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The week was abuzz with news from the tech world, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From potential policy changes affecting AI chip exports to the impact of AI on workloads and coding, the stories were as diverse as they were intriguing. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.
Trump Administration Eyes AI Chip Restrictions
The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating significant changes to the Biden-era restrictions on AI chip exports. The proposed overhaul targets the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, a rule issued by the U.S. Commerce Department under former President Joe Biden. The changes could potentially tighten access to&nbsp;NVIDIA&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;H100 chips.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45090935/trump-administration-targets-biden-era-ai-chip-curbs-could-scrap-country-tiers-and-tighten-access-to-nvidias-h100-chips-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia Designs New AI Chips for Chinese Tech Giants
In response to tightened U.S. export restrictions on its H20 chip,&nbsp;NVIDIA is reportedly developing redesigned AI chips. The company has informed key Chinese customers, including&nbsp;Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), ByteDance, and Tencent Holdings, of its plans to create new AI chip designs that comply with U.S. export regulations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45182565/nvidia-designing-new-ai-chips-for-alibaba-bytedance-tencent-after-warning-us-export-ban-on-h20-could-cost-the-company-55-billion-report">Read the full article here.</a>
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45162929/tim-cook-tells-commerce-secretary-lutnick-how-apple-could-bring-iphone-manufacturing-to-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tim Cook Tells Commerce Secretary Lutnick How Apple &#8216;Could&#8217; Bring iPhone Manufacturing To US</a>
AI Tools: A Boon or a Bane for Workers?
A recent study has found that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, may not be delivering the productivity benefits they promised. Instead, they could be leading to extra work for some workers. The study examined data from 25,000 Danish workers across professions prone to automation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45160023/ai-was-supposed-to-save-time-but-many-workers-are-ending-up-with-more-tasks-study">Read the full article here.</a>
Meta&#8217;s Ambitious Revenue Projections for Generative AI Products
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;has projected that its generative AI products could potentially generate revenue ranging from $460 billion to $1.4 trillion by 2035. This information was revealed in recently unsealed court documents related to the Kadrey v. Meta Platforms Inc. case.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45160454/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-targets-1-4-trillion-revenue-from-generative-ai-by-2035-court-filing-reveals">Read the full article here.</a>
AI&#8217;s Growing Role in Coding at Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;CEO Satya Nadella revealed that AI now writes up to 30% of the tech giant's code. This marks a significant shift in software development, indicating how AI tools are reshaping the way tech companies build their products.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45093643/ai-is-reshaping-coding-at-microsoft-says-nadella-30-of-code-now-ai-generated">Read the full article here.</a>
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Nvidia Reportedly Designs New AI Chips For Chinese Tech Giants, Meta Targets $1.4 Trillion Revenue From Generative AI By 2035 And More: Top AI Updates This Week

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is reportedly developing redesigned artificial intelligence chips for major Chinese tech firms after warning that tightened U.S. export restrictions on its H20 chip could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker">lead to multibillion-dollar losses</a>.
What Happened: Nvidia has informed key Chinese customers — including Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), ByteDance and Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) — that it is working on new AI chip designs tailored to comply with U.S. export regulations, reported Reuters, <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidia-working-china-tailored-chips-u-s-export-ban">citing</a> The Information on Friday.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discussed the new plans with customers during a mid-April trip to Beijing, the report noted, citing three people involved in the conversation. This was shortly after the company disclosed that the export restrictions could result in a $5.5 billion revenue hit.
A prototype of the redesigned chip could be ready as early as June, the report said. Additionally, Nvidia is said to be developing a China-specific version of its Blackwell AI chip.
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Why It's Important: Earlier this week, Brian Colello, equity strategist at Morningstar, voiced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45092827/nvidia-to-face-significant-market-loss-in-china-amid-huaweis-ai-chip-development-says-analyst-its-pretty-much-game-over-for-nvidia-in-china">pessimistic view of Nvidia's</a> business outlook in China but remained optimistic about the company's performance in developed markets.
Colello pointed to rising competition from Huawei as a major challenge, saying, "I think it's pretty much game over for Nvidia in China."
On Thursday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told U.S. lawmakers that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45157365/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-us-lawmakers-that-export-bans-are-backfiring-fueling-huaweis-rise-in-global-ai-chip-race">restrictions on exporting AI chips</a> could be giving China's Huawei Technologies an edge in the global race for AI dominance.
On the same day, Nvidia also took aim at AI startup Anthropic for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160136/nvidia-blasts-anthropic-for-backing-stricter-chip-bans-on-china-focus-on-innovation-than-tell-tall-tales">advocating stricter U.S. export controls</a> on AI chips to China.
Price Action: On Friday, Nvidia shares climbed 2.59%, ending the day at $114.50, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings awarded Nvidia an impressive growth score of 94.84%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to compare it with other leading tech firms</a> like Alibaba and Tencent.
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Nvidia Reportedly Designing New AI Chips For Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent After Jensen Huang-Led Company Warned US Export Ban On H20 Could Cost $5.5 Billion

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'US lawmakers urge SEC to delist Alibaba and Chinese companies'- Financial Times

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BABA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 36 uncommon options trades for Alibaba Gr Hldgs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $218,730, and 30 are calls, for a total amount of $6,679,708.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $7.5 to $175.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Alibaba Gr Hldgs options trades today is 7638.85 with a total volume of 22,425.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Alibaba Gr Hldgs's big money trades within a strike price range of $7.5 to $175.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746205418_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.7</td>
<td>$115.1</td>
<td>$115.4</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">418</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.55</td>
<td>$115.2</td>
<td>$115.34</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">610</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.65</td>
<td>$115.1</td>
<td>$115.33</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">514</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.75</td>
<td>$115.1</td>
<td>$115.37</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$657.6K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$116.05</td>
<td>$115.5</td>
<td>$115.76</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$625.1K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Alibaba Gr Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,454,469, the price of BABA is up 4.36% at $125.78. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $169.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, maintaining a target price of $169. 
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Alibaba Gr Hldgs Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a> Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;gained on Friday. The Chinese electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), also noted strong upward momentum.
Beijing said on Friday that it was considering holding talks with the Trump administration after senior U.S. officials repeatedly attempted to start negotiations.
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China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/asia/china-us-tariffs-talks.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">said in a statement to</a> the New York Times that it was considering the U.S. offer to talk, provided Washington cancels its tariffs on Chinese goods.
President Trump intensified geopolitical tensions with China by raising tariffs on Chinese goods to a minimum of 145% while omitting China from a 90-day pause on its tariffs, unlike its other trading partner countries.
China retaliated with its tariffs on U.S. goods, blocking some American companies from doing business in China and restricting exports of critical minerals catering to semiconductors, drones, and cars.
China&#8217;s manufacturing activity for April showed that the factories posted their sharpest monthly slowdown in more than a year.
Last week, President Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44968199/us-listed-china-stocks-surge-as-trump-hints-at-tariff-cuts-and-softening-trade-tensions" rel="noreferrer noopener">hinted at a substantial</a> reduction in tariff rates as he proposed treating China fairly as its trading partner.
During an investor summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese stocks via iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock gained 4.09% on Friday. PDD was up 3.82, BIDU was up 2.54%, NIO was up 3.82%, LI was up 3.01%, and XPEV was up 6.27%.
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US Listed Chinese Stocks Soar On Hopes for US-China Trade Truce

In a strategic move,&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) has advanced the rollout of its rapid-delivery service, Taobao Instant Commerce. This accelerates the rivalry with&nbsp;JD.com&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)and&nbsp;Meituan (OTC: MPNGY).
What Happened: The service, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45105930/alibaba-instant-commerce-delivery">initially slated</a> for a May 6 launch in 50 key Chinese cities, offers quick delivery of food, groceries, electronics, and apparel. The expedited launch, announced on Weibo on Friday, is a response to the increasing local demand for swift and cost-effective delivery, a vital component of urban living in China, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308856/alibaba-launches-taobao-fast-delivery-service-ahead-time-challenge-jdcom-meituan?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cm&amp;utm_campaign=enlz-china&amp;utm_content=20250502&amp;tpcc=enlz-china&amp;UUID=03787f75-eeb3-47ab-bf96-c3d147adf8af&amp;next_article_id=3308793&amp;article_id_list=3308856,3308793&amp;tc=3">reported</a> South China Morning Post.
Alibaba&#8217;s latest service aims to deliver&nbsp;online food orders and&nbsp;consumer goods in under an hour. This rapidity is facilitated by China&#8217;s extensive delivery workforce and the application of advanced algorithms in warehousing, mapping, and matching.
The new service—which spans categories like food, groceries, electronics, and clothing—represents an upgrade to Alibaba's original local delivery system, with order fulfillment managed by its food delivery arm, Ele.me.
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Why It Matters: This move comes on the heels of Alibaba&#8217;s recent advancements in artificial intelligence. Earlier this week, Alibaba <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45057716/alibabas-qwen-3-launch-takes-aim-at-deepseeks-disruption-and-baidus-ernie-turbo-models">introduced </a>Qwen 3, its most sophisticated AI model to date, featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities.
This development is part of a larger trend of Chinese tech giants <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">aggressively investing </a>in AI to expand their market share. Recently, Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) lowered its AI model prices by nearly 80% to rival Alibaba and DeepSeek in China&#8217;s growing AI price war.
With consumer spending in China remaining sluggish, e-commerce growth has also decelerated, prompting major platform operators to intensify competition through consumer subsidies and enhanced services. Notably, Alibaba&#8217;s early launch of Taobao Instant Commerce underscores the company&#8217;s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and stay ahead in the competitive market.
During Friday pre-market, ADR of JD.Com, Alibaba and Baidu climbed 4.6%, 3.97% and 2.68%, respectively, as Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that it is assessing U.S. trade proposals and is open for talks. 
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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	40	2653	301	29	9284	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:29 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$125.00	Jun 20, 2025	40	3082	355	27	11580	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:14 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$160.00	Jan 16, 2026	250	492	500	18	2787	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:05 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Mar 21, 2025	-51	12570	688	33	37864	TRADE	BEARISH
10:18 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Apr 17, 2025	-24	1842	724	14	13077	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:58 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$140.00	Feb 21, 2025	-79	27053	4060	246	10992	TRADE	BEARISH
09:44 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Dec 19, 2025	222	647	120	9	7330	TRADE	BULLISH
09:38 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$135.00	Feb 21, 2025	-79	3005	800	32	9303	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
09:38 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$125.00	Feb 21, 2025	-79	3202	802	22	14834	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
09:31 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Feb 28, 2025	-72	378	504	5	7120	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:30 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 16, 2026	250	0	401	0	12434	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:03 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$185.00	Jun 17, 2027	767	600	300	5455	11	TRADE	BULLISH
11:24 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Mar 21, 2025	-51	981	636	2	40559	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:24 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Mar 21, 2025	-51	4120	636	11	38595	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:30 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jul 18, 2025	68	546	500	32	1684	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:16 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Jun 20, 2025	40	2106	750	25	8390	TRADE	BULLISH
01:51 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Apr 17, 2025	-24	3368	249	20	17085	TRADE	BULLISH
01:49 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Apr 17, 2025	-24	2868	250	17	17085	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
11:34 AMFeb 18, 2025	PUT	$92.50	Jan 16, 2026	250	1596	1209	110	1447	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:03 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$141.00	Feb 21, 2025	-79	7423	7100	8068	92	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:43 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Mar 21, 2025	-51	2459	806	8	29222	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:23 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$155.00	Jan 15, 2027	614	622	500	91	685	TRADE	BEARISH
01:50 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$120.00	Mar 21, 2025	-51	15074	472	47	31787	TRADE	BEARISH
01:37 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Feb 21, 2025	-79	3001	1000	9	31881	TRADE	NEUTRAL
12:31 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Apr 17, 2025	-24	2535	500	13	19184	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:37 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$115.00	Mar 21, 2025	-51	4687	1800	21	22680	TRADE	BEARISH