Alibaba's $3.22 Billion Trading Volume Plummets 58% to 25th in Market Amid AI Expansion and Cautious Outlook

On September 12, 2025, , , . .

Recent developments highlight Alibaba’s strategic focus on AI-driven retail innovations, with new cloud infrastructure projects announced to support small business digitization. The company also finalized a partnership with a major Southeast Asian e-commerce platform to expand cross-border logistics networks, signaling confidence in regional growth potential.

Investor sentiment was tempered by muted Q2 guidance for cloud revenue, which fell below analyst estimates. While management emphasized long-term efficiency gains from cost-cutting measures, the near-term outlook remains cautious amid macroeconomic headwinds in key markets. Regulatory developments in China’s tech sector also remain a watchpoint for market participants.

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