Alibaba Shares Face Critical Test Amid Geopolitical Pressure

Alibaba finds itself navigating turbulent waters as geopolitical tensions and financial pressures converge. The Chinese e-commerce giant is confronting significant headwinds not from market competitors, but directly from Washington, creating a perfect storm for investors ahead of crucial quarterly earnings.

All eyes turn to November 25 when Alibaba discloses its second fiscal quarter performance. Market expectations are running high, with analysts projecting revenue of approximately $34.29 billion, representing modest year-over-year growth of about four percent.

However, the profit picture appears concerning. Pre-tax earnings are forecast to plummet by a dramatic 64.9 percent to 15.19 billion Chinese yuan. Particular scrutiny will fall on the Cloud Intelligence division, where strong performance is essential to Read more...