Alibaba Stock Climbs 0.88% Amid Regulatory Relief $2.72 Billion Volume Places It 26th in U.S. Trading Activity

On September 22, 2025, , , ranking 26th in market activity among U.S.-listed stocks. The session reflected moderate liquidity amid broader market consolidation.

Recent developments highlight regulatory scrutiny easing for the e-commerce giant as Beijing signaled potential revisions to antitrust enforcement timelines. Analysts noted this shift could reduce near-term compliance costs and stabilize investor sentiment. Additionally, the company’s cloud division reported improved quarterly contract retention rates, .

Market participants observed a technical rebound in short-term , . However, open interest in bearish derivatives remained elevated, suggesting lingering caution among . .

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