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Jack Ma's Alibaba briefly loses China e-commerce crown to rival PDD
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1y ago
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Alibaba, the dominant player in China's e-commerce industry, briefly lost its top position to Pinduoduo (PDD), an emerging startup. This shift in stock positions signifies the challenges Alibaba has been facing amidst regulatory crackdown and competition. Co-founder Jack Ma has urged the company to adapt and regain momentum. PDD's rapid growth and innovation have posed a formidable challenge to Alibaba's once-dominant position. Wall Street downgraded Alibaba's stock while acknowledging PDD's strong performance. The industry is witnessing a significant shift in the e-commerce landscape in China.
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Jack Ma praised a key rival. A day later, it overtook Alibaba as China's most valuable e-commerce company.
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1y ago
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Chinese e-commerce company PDD, the parent company of Temu, has surpassed Alibaba as the most valuable e-commerce company in China. This happened a day after Jack Ma praised PDD's strategic decisions and called on Alibaba employees to rise to industry challenges. PDD's market cap is now nearly $185 billion, while Alibaba's market cap is around $184 billion. Alibaba has faced challenges in recent years, including criticism of Chinese regulators and a significant drop in its stock value.
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Alibaba Group CEO takes over as chief of domestic ecommerce business
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1y ago
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Jack Ma, the CEO of Alibaba Group, taking over as the chief of the company's domestic e-commerce business. This move comes as the company restructures its operations to better align with its strategic goals. Ma's appointment reflects his continued influence within the company and his commitment to driving Alibaba's success in the Chinese market.
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Jack Ma halts plan to sell Alibaba shares after stock tumbles
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1y ago
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Alibaba founder Jack Ma has reportedly postponed his plans to sell millions of dollars worth of shares after the Chinese e-commerce giant's stock price plummeted. Ma had intended to offload 10 million shares worth around $871 million, but as the stock price fell below his expectations, he has not sold any shares. Alibaba's shares have dropped by over 10% this year. Ma's office stated that he will continue to hold onto his Alibaba stake, believing that the value of the company's businesses will increase.
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Jack Ma loses $683 million on Alibaba after its shares drop by 9%
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1y ago
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Jack Ma's wealth took a hit of $683 million after Alibaba's stock tumbled following the company's decision to not spin off its $11 billion cloud business unit. This comes just days before Ma planned to sell 10 million shares, worth around $870 million. Ma's net worth now stands at $29.2 billion.
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Once unstoppable, Alibaba is now faltering
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1y ago
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding is facing a slump as its grip on online retail weakens. The company has lost a significant market share to competitors like PDD Holdings, and its stock price has plummeted. Alibaba is struggling to keep up with the changing consumer habits in China, where shoppers are increasingly turning to social media platforms for their purchases. The company is trying to revive itself by focusing on content creation and livestreaming, but it faces multiple challenges, including fierce competition and a weak economy.
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Temu founder Colin Huang loses China's richest person title in 18 days
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11m ago
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Colin Huang, founder of e-commerce major Temu's parent company PDD Holdings, lost the title of China's richest person within 18 days. Huang's net worth saw the biggest one-day loss after tumbling $14.1 billion following a slump in shares of PDD Holdings on Monday. Huang is now China's fourth-richest person with a net worth of $35.2 billion, according to Bloomberg.
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Chinese billionaire Jack Ma arrives in Nepal
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2y ago
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Jack Ma, the billionaire Co-Founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has arrived in Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu, from China. He traveled in his private aircraft and is accompanied by a seven-member team. Ma has maintained a low public profile following the cancellation of Ant Group's initial public offerings (IPOs) in Shanghai and Hong Kong. His remarks regarding China's financial regulations had caused dissatisfaction among authorities.
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Alibaba exec moves to quell staff concern over Jack Ma share sale with internal post
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1y ago
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Alibaba executive Jiang Fang addressed concerns within the company over the recent disclosure of Jack Ma's family trust plan to sell some shares in the company. In an internal post, she explained that the disclosure was a requirement under US securities rules, and it coincided with the release of the company's financial report, leading to a misunderstanding. Jiang also denied rumors of layoffs and reiterated that Ma remains positive about Alibaba, stating that the family trust did not sell any shares.
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China's ecommerce discount race to the bottom puts incumbents under pressure
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1y ago
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Discount e-commerce is predicted to dominate global markets during the upcoming holiday season and Singles' Day in China. Economic insecurity and a slow retail recovery have led to a "value-for-money battle" in China. Meanwhile, platforms like TikTok Shop and PDD Holdings' Temu are shipping inexpensive goods from China to consumers worldwide. These low-cost platforms are gaining market share by offering subsidies and discounts, competing with established e-commerce giants. As they expand globally, the battle for the bottom in pricing is expected to intensify.
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First he was a teacher. Then he was China's top tech titan. Now, meet Jack Ma 3.0 — a high-tech farmer.
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1y ago
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Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, once the poster child of Chinese tech, faced backlash from Beijing after criticizing Chinese regulators, leading to a crackdown on his business empire. Since then, Ma has disappeared from the public eye and his whereabouts have been the subject of speculation. However, over the past two years, he has been spotted at various institutes worldwide studying high-tech farming. In addition, he recently incorporated a company called "Hangzhou Ma's Kitchen Food" involved in the sales of pre-packaged food and agricultural products. Ma's pivot to agriculture reflects his recognition of issues like climate change and inequality that need to be addressed.
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