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Alibaba (BABA) – Market Snapshot (Aug 17 2025)

| Metric | What’s happening | Source |
|------------|----------------------|------------|
| Pre‑market price | Up ~3.5% in early trading, extending a rally that began the previous session. | tradingview.com |
| Earnings outlook | Q1 2026 earnings due Aug 21. Analysts project $2.15 EPS on $35.35 B revenue – modest growth, but profit margin slightly lower as Alibaba pours cash into AI initiatives. | tradingview.com |
| Legal / settlement drag | The $433.5 M Ant Group IPO settlement still looms, tempering optimism despite the price bounce. | tradingview.com |
| Technical stance | Multi‑timeframe AI‑driven models flag strong near‑term (1‑5 d) and long‑term (20+ d) signals. The stock is near the upper range of a $119‑$144 channel, with a 5.3 % upside to resistance and a 53.8:1 risk‑reward set‑up targeting a ~15 % gain. | news.stocktradersdaily.com |
| Sentiment | Tim Sykes’ commentary (Aug 13) frames Alibaba as “a buy now,” emphasizing strategic pivots, AI‑driven growth, and a resilient market position. | timothysykes.com |
| Broader market backdrop | The past week’s event flow (e.g., delistings in China, regional M&A) reflects a tightening capital‑allocation environment, which can heighten