Alibaba (BABA) shares dropped 3.5% due to weak Chinese economic data showing a 1.3% rise in retail sales in November, the lowest since 2022. This slowdown raises concerns about consumer spending despite government stimulus efforts. Alibaba has shifted focus to AI capabilities, with its Cloud Intelligence Group posting 34% revenue growth last quarter. The company’s Qwen large language model competes in the U.S.-China AI arms race. In Q3 of 2025, Alibaba reported a 15% YoY revenue increase, driven by strong performance in e-commerce and cloud services. Analysts forecast a 70% potential gain in BABA stock within four years.

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