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Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.

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China launched an&nbsp;antitrust investigation&nbsp;into&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) regarding its acquisition of Israeli networking company&nbsp;Mellanox Technologies, approved in 2020, and its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential violations of China&#8217;s anti-monopoly laws</a>.
European regulators have launched an investigation into a clandestine advertising arrangement between&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google and&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) that reportedly circumvented Google's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42407768/google-meta-under-fire-eu-watchdog-reportedly-probes-alleged-secret-ad-deal-targeting-teen-users" rel="noreferrer noopener">own advertising policies for minors</a>.
The White House&nbsp;announced that&nbsp;Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)&nbsp;has received a substantial investment of over $6.1 billion. The investment will support the construction of advanced memory chip facilities in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42410722/micron-technology-stock-jumps-in-pre-market-after-securing-6-1b-investment-for-us-chip-manufacturing" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clay, New York, and Boise, Idaho</a>.&nbsp;
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CD Projekt ADR&nbsp;has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will receive a significant new update on Dec. 10, 2024, coinciding with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42398384/surprise-cyberpunk-2077-update-announced-the-team-still-has-some-gas-in-the-tank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the game&#8217;s four-year&nbsp;anniversary</a>.
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42398194/still-no-gta-6-news-fans-take-matters-into-their-own-hands" rel="noreferrer noopener">Still No GTA 6 News? Fans Take Matters Into Their Own Hands</a>
TikTok-parent&nbsp;ByteDance&nbsp;has reportedly become the largest buyer of&nbsp;Nvidia chips in Asia, outpacing rivals like&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42382237/tiktok-parent-bytedance-now-nvidias-largest-asian-chip-customer-races-ahead-of-alibaba-and-baidu-to-dominate-chinas-generative-ai-market-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42382237/tiktok-parent-bytedance-now-nvidias-largest-asian-chip-customer-races-ahead-of-alibaba-and-baidu-to-dominate-chinas-generative-ai-market-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baidu Inc</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42382237/tiktok-parent-bytedance-now-nvidias-largest-asian-chip-customer-races-ahead-of-alibaba-and-baidu-to-dominate-chinas-generative-ai-market-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)</a>.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has officially rolled out&nbsp;Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Watch app, allowing users to transform their watch <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42383967/how-to-use-apple-watch-as-a-digital-key-for-your-tesla-car" rel="noreferrer noopener">into a digital key for their vehicle</a>.
Google&nbsp;has reportedly requested the U.S.&nbsp;Federal Trade Commission&nbsp;to dismantle&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation's&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) exclusive agreement to host&nbsp;OpenAI's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42428505/google-asks-ftc-to-kill-microsofts-monopoly-over-hosting-openai-technology-on-its-cloud-servers-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">technology on its cloud servers</a>.
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42407739/trump-announces-plans-to-have-dinner-with-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-as-billionaire-rivals-turn-unexpected-allies-after-years-of-clashes" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump Announces Plans To Have Dinner With Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos As Billionaire Rivals Turn Unexpected Allies After Years Of Clashes</a>
As the&nbsp;race to introduce&nbsp;artificial intelligence features rages on,&nbsp;Alphabet unveiled a new prototype on Wednesday that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42446686/google-introduces-ai-agent-prototype-that-can-browse-the-web" rel="noreferrer noopener">could reshape the AI marketplace</a>.
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Apple is facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit filed on Saturday in U.S. District Court in Northern California for discontinuing its child <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42381987/apple-faces-12b-lawsuit-for-dropping-csam-detection-while-google-and-meta-set-higher-standards-for-child-safety" rel="noreferrer noopener">sexual&nbsp;abuse material detection feature</a>.
Apple announced expansion plans in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in its Middle East growth strategy. The tech giant will launch its first Arabic-language online store in the summer of 2025, followed by multiple <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42383949/apple-expands-retail-footprint-in-saudi-arabia-with-online-store-launch-plans-multiple-flagship-locations" rel="noreferrer noopener">flagship retail locations starting in 2026</a>.
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Apple is reportedly set to introduce satellite texting and a non-invasive blood pressure <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42430306/apples-watch-ultra-next-year-could-come-with-satellite-texting-and-non-invasive-blood-pressure-technology-heres-what-we-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">tool in its upcoming&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42430306/apples-watch-ultra-next-year-could-come-with-satellite-texting-and-non-invasive-blood-pressure-technology-heres-what-we-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Ultra</a>.
Apple announced the release of&nbsp;iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2&nbsp;and&nbsp;macOS Sequoia 15.2&nbsp;on Wednesday morning, continuing&nbsp;its slow rollout of its&nbsp;AI-<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42443584/apple-strengthens-genai-with-ios-182-genmoji-image-playground-come-to-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">powered&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42443584/apple-strengthens-genai-with-ios-182-genmoji-image-playground-come-to-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Intelligence</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42443584/apple-strengthens-genai-with-ios-182-genmoji-image-playground-come-to-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;to devices</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Elon Musk&nbsp;has raised concerns about&nbsp;OpenAI's&nbsp;potential decision to remove a clause that limits&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;from accessing its most advanced AI models upon <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42382569/elon-musk-asks-was-it-ever-not-a-lie-as-he-accuses-openai-of-selling-out-to-microsoft-and-betraying-its-founding-mission" rel="noreferrer noopener">achieving artificial general intelligence</a>.
OpenAI CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman unveiled what he calls an "early" but transformative step in AI video technology. The new tool, likened to "GPT-1 for video," promises an accessible co-creation experience and is already <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42398825/sam-altman-calls-openais-new-video-generator-so-compelling" rel="noreferrer noopener">sparking excitement&nbsp;among early adopters</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CFO&nbsp;Sarah Friar&nbsp;has characterized President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;as the "president of this AI generation," while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42428849/openai-cfo-sarah-friar-calls-trump-the-president-of-this-ai-generation-downplays-elon-musk-concerns-we-trust-him-as-a-competitor" rel="noreferrer noopener">downplaying public threats from&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42428849/openai-cfo-sarah-friar-calls-trump-the-president-of-this-ai-generation-downplays-elon-musk-concerns-we-trust-him-as-a-competitor" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk</a>.

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Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks are trading lower due to stimulus concerns and disappointing economic data. The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td>83.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>26.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PVH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$306.0K</td>
<td>557</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SFIX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>270</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$47.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 156 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 14908 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83941 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 286 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.3K, with a price of $162.0 per contract. There were 17780 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26357 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 244 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 15825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5590 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 99 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $306.0K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 557 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 372 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $261.0 per contract. There were 8659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SFIX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 400 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 190 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 7356 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 71 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.6K, with a price of $476.0 per contract. There were 2934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $5276.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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On Thursday, Alibaba Group Holding.&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;BABA), also known as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-tech-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">China&#8217;s tech barometer</a>, traded upwards as China kicked off its annual economic work conference&nbsp;on Wednesday to outline its policies and growth targets for 2025.&nbsp;
The two-day Central Economic Work Conference was expected to run through Thursday. Investors are watching for additional stimulus measures.
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The market expects more stimulus measures to counter possible tariffs launched by President-elect Donald Trump, as he promised during his campaigns.
Other U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, including JD.com, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;JD),&nbsp;Baidu, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;BIDU),&nbsp;NIO Inc. (NYSE:&nbsp;NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;LI),&nbsp;and XPeng Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;XPEV)&nbsp;also saw positive movement in their share price trajectory in the premarket session.
However, according to a <a target="_blank" href="https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/china-ends-planning-meeting-vows-stabilize-economy-details-116716806" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>, Chinese leaders on Thursday assured of taking a proactive approach to boosting the economy but provided no details.
Post-meeting, lack of details on definitive measures led to a negative reaction from investors, leading to a fall in U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, which gave up all the premarket gains.
On Monday, President Xi Jinping&#8217;s Politburo pledged <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42391254/us-listed-chinese-stocks-jump-on-chinas-stimulus-measures-looser-monetary-policy-assurances" rel="noreferrer noopener">aggressive fiscal measures</a> and a relatively more flexible monetary policy in 2025 to boost domestic consumption.
Tao Wang of UBS Group AG <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-10/china-begins-annual-economic-meeting-to-hash-out-stimulus-plan?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> Bloomberg that he expects China to boost policy support in the next two years, including more supportive policy tones for 2025.
China&#8217;s stimulus so far has focused on producers and infrastructure, especially electric vehicles, solar energy, and batteries.
Economists expect China to set a higher-than-usual budget&nbsp;deficit target&nbsp;of up to 4% of GDP.
According to Bloomberg, Xi expressed confidence in the world&#8217;s second-largest economy in several meetings over the past week.&nbsp;
Larry Hu of Macquarie told Reuters that China&#8217;s initiatives for 2025 will depend on its GDP target and the new U.S. tariffs. He does not expect China to announce 2025 growth, budget deficit, or other targets.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese equities through Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>), ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>), and iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>).
Price Actions: At the last check on Thursday, BABA stock is up 0.09% to $89.06. JD is down 1.60%, BIDU is down 0.85%, NIO is down 0.64%, LI is down 0.36%, and XPEV is down 0.39%.
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China&#8217;s leadership has taken a surprising turn in monetary policy, signaling a shift to a &#8220;moderately loose&#8221; stance. But experts weigh on when a big stimulus would be introduced.
What Happened: China&#8217;s leadership surprised markets on Monday by indicating a shift in monetary policy after 14 years. The change to a &#8220;moderately loose&#8221; stance, last used during the 2008 financial crisis, reflects deep economic concerns, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/11/chinas-policy-shift-signals-economic-worries-but-outsized-stimulus-is-unlikely.html">reported</a> on Thursday.
Experts, including&nbsp;Larry Hu&nbsp;from Macquarie, suggest this shift signals worries over sluggish domestic demand and potential trade conflicts. Despite recent stimulus efforts, China&#8217;s economy faces deflationary pressures and a housing market slump.
Gabriel Wildau&nbsp;of&nbsp;Teneo noted that Monday&#8217;s announcement does not signal that a "bazooka-style stimulus will arrive immediately.&#8221; He added that China&#8217;s previous massive stimulus package was 13% of its GDP. 
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Recent measures include a five-year, 10 trillion yuan stimulus to address local government debt. However, economists like those at&nbsp;Morgan Stanley&nbsp;believe further fiscal expansion is needed. The&nbsp;People&#8217;s Bank of China&nbsp;has been cautious with rate cuts to avoid capital flight.
Why It Matters: The shift in China&#8217;s monetary policy comes as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42391254/us-listed-chinese-stocks-jump-on-chinas-stimulus-measures-looser-monetary-policy-assurances">U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a>, such as Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) , and Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), have shown increased volatility. As of Thursday, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro</a> data, the YTD returns of Alibaba increased by 19.02%, JD.com rose by 40.48% but that of Baidu fell by 22.52%. This increase is attributed to the anticipation of China&#8217;s annual economic planning meeting, where financial goals and further stimulus measures are expected to be discussed. 
Meanwhile, global markets have shown mixed reactions. On Dec 10, U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42432268/asia-and-europe-markets-mixed-crude-oil-up-amid-stimulus-hopes-dollar-strengthens-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">markets closed lower</a> as investors awaited key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decisions.&nbsp;
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China Might Be Pivoting To 'Moderately Loose' Monetary Policy, But Experts Feel 'Bazooka-Style Stimulus' Won't Arrive Immediately

Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks are trading lower, possibly continuing to fall following weak import data.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Alibaba Gr Hldgs.
Looking at options history for Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) we detected 36 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 52% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $121,650 and 34, calls, for a total amount of $1,609,764.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $150.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Alibaba Gr Hldgs's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's whale activity within a strike price range from $80.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733852774_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.25</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$220.0K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.78</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$117.7K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td align="right">540</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$108.7K</td>
<td>20.1K</td>
<td align="right">456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>293</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Alibaba Gr Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,952,617, the BABA's price is down by -2.6%, now at $89.92. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 57 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $119.75.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, targeting a price of $113. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $118. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $118. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, maintaining a target price of $130. 
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Benzinga Market Summary: Chinese Stocks Fall On Weak Import Data, Oracle Misses Earnings And Revenue, Google Unveils Quantum Chip, Morgan Stanley Raises Tesla PT

Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks are trading lower following weak China import data.

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese companies took a hit on Tuesday, giving back much of Monday's rally as disappointing trade data highlighted persistent challenges in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">world's second-largest economy. </a>
China&#8217;s November trade data continued to paint a stark picture of an economy grappling with a prolonged slowdown. 
Imports fell as domestic demand remains weak, while exports surged, particularly to the U.S., driven by manufacturers racing to beat potential new tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
Weak domestic consumption and a deepening housing market crisis have clouded investor optimism, despite Beijing&#8217;s promises of fiscal and monetary stimulus for 2024.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chinese Imports Dive, Exports</h3>
Imports to China slumped 3.9% year-over-year in November to $214.87 billion, marking the steepest decline in nine months. This contraction, worse than October's 2.3% drop and far below expectations of 0.3% growth, underscores a softening domestic economy plagued by weak consumption and an ongoing housing crisis.
In the first 11 months of 2024, imports edged up just 1.2% to $2.36 trillion, highlighting lackluster demand in a country long touted as a key driver of global trade.
Meanwhile, exports grew 6.7% year-over-year to $312.31 billion in November, missing forecasts of 8.5% growth and sharply down from October&#8217;s 12.7% surge. Despite marking the eighth consecutive month of export expansion and a 26-month high in export value, the numbers tell a more nuanced story.
The export surge reflects manufacturers scrambling to front-load shipments to the U.S. in anticipation of new tariffs. Overall, Chinese exports to the U.S. rose by 8% last month.
"Chinese companies rushed to get goods to the U.S. before new tariffs are imposed," said Saxo Bank&#8217;s head of commodity strategy Ole Hansen.
China&#8217;s trade surplus ballooned to $97.44 billion in November, up from $69.45 billion a year earlier and above market expectations of $95 billion. This was the largest surplus since June, fueled by the export growth and plummeting imports.
While a larger surplus might seem like a win, it signals deeper troubles. A high trade surplus is a symptom of weak domestic demand, as subdued consumption is curbing imports while China increasingly relies on exports for growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stimulus Skepticism Grows, Geopolitical Risks Add Pressure</h3>
The weak trade data dampened enthusiasm for Beijing's recently announced fiscal and monetary stimulus measures for 2024. "China sits on 300% total debt-to-GDP and flirts with deflation," macro analyst Alfonso Peccatiello, known as @macroalf, wrote on X. "They better get their act together for real this time."
Markets appear skeptical about Beijing's ability to deliver meaningful economic recovery. Andreas Steno Larsen, chief investment officer at Steno Global Macro Fund, commented, "Markets are likely less inclined to buy into the Chinese stimulus story this time due to a lack of credibility."
Adding to economic woes, geopolitical tensions are flaring. Taiwan raised its alert level as nearly 90 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels were reportedly massing near Taiwan, southern Japan, and the East and South China Seas, according to Reuters.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Chinese Stocks Reverse Course</h3>
PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) fell 4% in premarket trading after a stunning 10.5% surge on Monday. 
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) dropped 2.6% following a 7.5% gain, and JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) slid 3.6%, erasing some of its 11% rally from the previous session.
Chinese electric vehicle makers also saw red. Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) dropped 3.1%, while NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) tumbled 4.4%, reversing Monday&#8217;s gains of 8% and 12.4%, respectively.
The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) tumbled 4%, partially erasing Monday&#8217;s 8.2% spike. 
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Chinese Stocks Sink On Weak Trade Data Amid Rush 'To Get Goods To The US' Before Tariffs

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 100 points on Monday.
Shares of Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTVE#NASDAQ">PTVE</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company announced it will merge with Novolex in which Pactiv shareholders will receive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PTVE">$18.00 per share in cash</a>.
Pactiv Evergreen shares jumped 18.8% to $17.45 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>) shares jumped 42.9% to $9.20 after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised its price target from $4 to $15.</li>
<li>Kodiak Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOD#NASDAQ">KOD</a>) jumped 33.2% to $10.43. Jefferies analyst Michael Yee upgraded Kodiak Sciences from Hold to Buy and announced a $20 price target.</li>
<li>Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWI#NYSE">TWI</a>) gained 31.5% to $9.14.</li>
<li>UP Fintech Holding Limited  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) surged 29.9% to $7.99.</li>
<li>Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATL#NASDAQ">SATL</a>) gained 29% to $5.06. Satellogic announced a $10 million private placement with a single institutional investor.</li>
<li>Bilibili Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) gained 23.4% to $23.54. Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks traded higher following reports suggesting Chinese officials would embrace a ‘moderately loose' monetary policy.</li>
<li>Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVTS#NASDAQ">NVTS</a>) gained 19.6% to $4.51.</li>
<li>Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHG#NASDAQ">AHG</a>) climbed 17.3% to $0.9500.</li>
<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) gained 15.2% to $5.31. Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks traded higher following reports suggesting Chinese officials would embrace a &#8216;moderately loose&#8217; monetary policy.</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) jumped 14.4% to $199.93 following a Bloomberg report suggesting Mondelez is exploring a potential acquisition of the company.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) gained 12.8% to $2.5850.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) surged 9.3% to $93.92 following reports suggesting Chinese officials would embrace a &#8216;moderately loose&#8217; monetary policy.</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) gained 7.7% to $31.50 after the company announced it approved a definitive agreement to be acquired by Omnicon.</li>
<li>The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) gained 5.6% to $83.83.</li>
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Pactiv Evergreen, RealReal, Kodiak Sciences And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) co-founder Jack Ma appeared on Sunday at the 20th anniversary of his co-founded Alibaba fintech affiliate&nbsp;Ant Group.
This is Ma&#8217;s first public appearance at the fintech giant event since he shunned public appearances after the Chinese regulators scrapped Ant Group&#8217;s $39.7 billion initial public offering in November 2020.
Ma lauded Ant Group for its accomplishments, expressed optimism over the next two decades for the fintech giant, and said he expected &#8220;more miracles&#8221; as he drew parallels with the revolution the internet brought two decades back, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3289918/jack-ma-makes-rare-speech-ant-groups-20th-anniversary-predicts-ai-driven-future" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> Chinese media reports.
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Prior reports indicated Ant Group <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/06/39312369/alibabas-fintech-affiliate-ant-group-boosts-global-ai-efforts-with-multi-billion-dollar-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">doling out $2.9 billion</a> on research in 2023 to drive its artificial intelligence goals. In 2024, Alibaba <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40650893/alibaba-clears-3-year-regulatory-antitrust-scrutiny-stock-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener">received a clean chit</a> from the Chinese antitrust regulator after over three years of investigative scrutiny. The regulator fined Alibaba $2.8 billion in 2021, equivalent to 4% of the e-commerce juggernaut&#8217;s 2019 revenue.
Ant Group Chair Eric Jing Xiandong, Alibaba and Alipay co-founder Peng Lei also graced the Ant Group event.
In 2023, Ma disassociated himself from Ant Group by surrendering his corporate roles.
Recently, Xiandong shared plans to relinquish the CEO position to finance chief Cyril Han Xinyi in March 2025. Ant Group had restructured its shareholding in 2023, giving Ma 53.5% of the voting power.
Meanwhile, Ant Group unit Ant International reported robust growth across its core business segments following a spin-off in March as its mobile payment platform, Alipay+, gained traction globally, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3289878/ant-international-reports-growth-after-march-spin-cross-border-payments-surge?module=latest&amp;pgtype=homepage" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Ant International told the SCMP that its four business pillars – Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Embedded Finance – have delivered strong performance.
At the end of November, Alipay+ linked over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6 billion user accounts, up from 88 million merchants in 57 markets and 1.5 billion users in December last year.
Cross-border transactions through Alipay+ partners surged threefold in 2024. WorldFirst, a global business-to-business payment service, hit an annual total payment volume (TPV) of $100 billion.
Antom nearly doubled its TPV year-over-year from January to November 2024, with robust card processing volume growth.
The Embedded Finance segment has emerged as a new growth driver, offering financial solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies.
Alibaba Group Holding stock gained 15% year-to-date courtesy of China launching fiscal stimulus to drive the economy.
Price Action: BABA stock closed higher by 9.04% at $93.70 at the last check on Monday.
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Jack Ma Makes Rare Appearance At Alibaba Fintech Event Stresses On AI Revolution

On Monday, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks&nbsp;like&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding.&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;BABA),&nbsp;JD.com, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;JD),&nbsp;Baidu, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;BIDU),&nbsp;NIO Inc. (NYSE:&nbsp;NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;LI),&nbsp;and XPeng Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;XPEV)&nbsp;maintained their upward trajectory ahead of a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42368303/whats-going-on-with-us-listed-chinese-stocks-alibaba-jd-nio-li-xpeng-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">key policy meeting</a> this week.
China reportedly plans to host its annual economic planning meeting, at which it will discuss its financial goals and additional stimulus measures.
On Monday, President Xi Jinping led Politburo promised &#8220;more proactive&#8221; fiscal measures and &#8220;moderately&#8221; looser monetary policy in 2025 to boost domestic consumption, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/09/china-vows-more-active-fiscal-stimulus-measures-moderately-looser-monetary-policy-next-year-.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from a key policy meeting.
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The Politburo, a top decision-making body led by President Xi Jinping, expressed commitment to the property and stock markets. The annual Central Economic Work Conference is reportedly due between December 11 and 12.
The top policymakers&nbsp;usually review economic performance&nbsp;and policy implementation in the current year and discuss its growth target and budget for 2025 in the annual event.
President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s threats of U.S. tariffs on China have sent shockwaves across the nation, which is already grappling with the Biden administration&#8217;s semiconductor sanctions, which have prohibited China&#8217;s access to advanced artificial intelligence technology.
Zhaopeng Xing of Australia &amp; New Zealand Banking Group <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-09/china-shifts-monetary-policy-stance-for-first-time-since-2011?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> Bloomberg that he expects substantial fiscal expansion and significant rate cuts after the Politburo statement.
Bruce Pang of Greater China at Jones Lang LaSalle told Bloomberg it expects additional policy tools to significantly improve volume, quality, and effect, raising the chances of China setting the GDP growth target at ~5%.
Investors can gain exposure to the Chinese equity market and Chinese software and information technology stocks through iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Actions: At the last check on Monday, BABA stock is up 8.23% to $93. JD is up 12.60%, BIDU is up 7.59%, NIO is up 12.70%, LI is up 9.41%, and XPEV is up 13.40%.
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US Listed Chinese Stocks Jump On China's Stimulus Measures, Looser Monetary Policy Assurances

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Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks are trading higher following reports suggesting Chinese officials would embrace a 'moderately loose' monetary policy.

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include a comment from a ByteDance spokesperson.
TikTok-parent ByteDance has reportedly become the largest buyer of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips in Asia, outpacing rivals like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
What Happened: ByteDance has been aggressively hiring AI engineers from local competitors Alibaba and start-ups such as 01.ai and Zhipu.
The aim is to expand its teams to develop large language models and AI products, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/e90f4a83-bc31-4a5c-b9ab-28d722924143">reported</a> the Financial Times, citing multiple people with knowledge of the hiring process.
The company has also invested billions in AI infrastructure, purchasing advanced Nvidia GPUs to build sophisticated AI models, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Founder Zhang Yiming is leading this initiative at a crucial time, as growth for Douyin, TikTok&#8217;s Chinese counterpart, has plateaued. A U.S. court last week also upheld a law requiring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42369266/meta-reddit-stocks-climb-record-highs-as-tiktoks-battle-against-us-ban-continues-after-court-ruling">ByteDance to sell TikTok by January</a> or face a ban.
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Central to ByteDance's AI growth is its strong commercial alliance with Nvidia. Due to U.S. export regulations, the company is restricted to purchasing Nvidia's H20 GPUs, a less powerful, specialized version for use in Chinese data centers.
However, ByteDance could access high-performance H100 and Blackwell chips for its operations outside China, the report noted.
Sources familiar with the situation reveal that ByteDance is currently Nvidia's largest customer in China, with one insider noting it has also emerged as the company's top buyer across Asia.
The company is also working on an AI chip, modeled after Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google&#8217;s Tensor Processing Unit, to reduce reliance on Nvidia chips.
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In an email to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>, ByteDance stated that it has neither purchased nor been permitted to purchase H100s and Blackwell chips for data centers located outside the U.S. since the export control rules came into effect on Nov. 17, 2023. Nvidia declined to comment on the story.
Why It Matters: Last month, it was reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42069805/bytedance-valuation-soars-to-300b-despite-threat-of-us-tiktok-ban">ByteDance's valuation soared to $300 billion</a>, reflecting its optimistic growth outlook despite the looming threat of a U.S. TikTok ban.
Previously it was reported that ByteDance and other Chinese tech giants are expanding its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42053396/why-chinese-tech-giants-alibaba-bytedance-and-meituan-are-expanding-their-ai-footprints-in-silicon-valley-amid-us-efforts-to-block-progress">AI footprint in Silicon Valley</a> to attract top U.S. talent.
In response to U.S. restrictions on advanced AI chip exports, ByteDance has also been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41085643/tiktok-parent-bytedance-to-reportedly-use-huawei-chips-to-train-ai-model">exploring domestic suppliers</a> like Huawei Technologies for chip development. The company reportedly plans to use Huawei's Ascend 910B chip to train a large-language AI model.
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TikTok-Parent ByteDance, Now Nvidia's Largest Asian Chip Customer, Races Ahead Of Alibaba And Baidu To Dominate China's Generative AI Market: Report (UPDATED)

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>144.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBWI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$109.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>648</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$65.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BROS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$227.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 301 contract(s) at a $375.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 19032 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 378 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $1997.0 per contract. There were 5133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2669 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 13 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $1975.0 per contract. There were 8625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 986 contract(s) at a $182.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $38.0 per contract. There were 49 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBWI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 642 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.1K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 2598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 648 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.7K, with a price of $6274.0 per contract. There were 1426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.0K, with a price of $296.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 284 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 264 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.4K, with a price of $248.0 per contract. There were 4085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BROS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 107 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $227.9K, with a price of $2130.0 per contract. There were 1043 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 196 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $517.0 per contract. There were 323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks&nbsp;like Alibaba Group Holding&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;BABA),&nbsp;JD.com, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;JD),&nbsp;Baidu, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;BIDU),&nbsp;NIO Inc. (NYSE:&nbsp;NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;LI),&nbsp;and XPeng Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;XPEV) were trading higher&nbsp;Friday ahead of a key policy meeting likely for the upcoming week. Some stocks have given up the gains.
China will likely hold its annual economic planning meeting in the upcoming week, followed by discussions on its financial targets and additional stimulus plans for 2025, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/06/asian-markets-live-updates-south-korea-account-balance-japan-spending.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Investors expect more stimulus measures to drive the economy and beat the looming U.S. tariffs, which president-elect Donald Trump has threatened since his presidential campaign days.
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He threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese imports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41806635/whats-going-on-with-us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">by up to 60%</a>. China&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42213279/whats-going-on-with-us-listed-chinese-stocks-alibaba-jd-nio-li-xpeng-on-wednesday-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">industrial profits showed </a>signs of recovery in October following recent stimulus measures. Industrial profits declined 10% in the month, compared to the 27.1% drop reported in September.
China launched a $840 billion stimulus&nbsp;to ease local debt burdens and drive economic growth.
China&#8217;s Citic Securities <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3289527/investors-search-fresh-china-stimulus-signs-ahead-xi-jinpings-economic-conference" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> the SCMP that it expects the 2025 conference to focus on favorable macroeconomic policies, including prioritization of local government debt, the property market, consumption, and technological innovation.
China plans to boost home purchases to build a reserve of affordable housing and urges local governments to buy back unused land to support the property market.
It has also previously flagged further mortgage-rate cuts to stimulate demand and initiatives to reduce the tech sector&#8217;s dependence on foreign sources.
The brokerage does not expect discussions on economic growth targets and government leverage to be revealed before 2025&#8217;s National People&#8217;s Congress (NPC). It expects the 2025 growth target to remain firm year-on-year at 5% with an increase in the deficit ratio.
Price Actions: At the last check on Friday, BABA stock is up 2.54% to $86.29. JD is up 3.20%, BIDU is up 1.29%, NIO is up 0.25%, LI is down 0.18%, and XPEV is down 0.92%.
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What's Going On With US Listed Chinese Stocks Alibaba, JD, Nio, Li, XPeng On Friday?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BABA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 45 uncommon options trades for Alibaba Gr Hldgs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 77% bullish and 20%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 25 are puts, for a total amount of $2,165,752, and 20 are calls, for a total amount of $1,100,793.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $180.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Alibaba Gr Hldgs options trades today is 4901.85 with a total volume of 21,852.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Alibaba Gr Hldgs's big money trades within a strike price range of $70.0 to $180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733333550_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$780.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$36.05</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$36.05</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$472.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$131.6K</td>
<td>20.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$98.5K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>205</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
In light of the recent options history for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,614,865, with BABA's price down by -1.12%, positioned at $84.72.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $119.75.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, which currently sits at a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $118. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Alibaba Gr Hldgs with a target price of $113. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $118. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Alibaba Gr Hldgs with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

A Closer Look at Alibaba Gr Hldgs's Options Market Dynamics

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
<td>69.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>653</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>615</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>313</td>
<td>519</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$462.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $759.0 per contract. There were 44139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $173.0K, with a price of $865.0 per contract. There were 40916 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 19156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 774 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $2490.0 per contract. There were 2418 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 57 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 615 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPX#NYSE">TPX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 519 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2059 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 458 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $462.2K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 3377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 4908 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) has invested $71.4 million or 100 billion Korean won in the South Korean apparel brand Ably Corp.
What Happened: Ably is now South Korea&#8217;s first unicorn of 2024, with the deal valuing the company at over $1 billion, as per a <a href="https://www.kedglobal.com/e-commerce/newsView/ked202412020004">report</a> by The Korean Economic Daily.
Following the investment, Ably&#8217;s valuation has soared to around 3 trillion won (approx. $2.1 billion), a significant increase from its 900 billion won valuation during its 67 billion won pre-Series C fundraising round in January 2022.
Why It Matters: This deal marks the first equity investment by China-based Alibaba in any Korean shopping app.
Ably is the first Korean startup to reach a valuation of over $1 billion this year, following Naver Corp.&#8217;s Kream Corp., which achieved a 1 trillion won valuation in December 2023 after completing a bridge round financing.
As per its 13F filings for the third quarter, Alibaba holds stakes in XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), Weibo Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WB#NASDAQ">WB</a>), Perfect Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>), and Best Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEST#NYSE">BEST</a>) in the U.S.
Alibaba increased its stake in XPeng by 371% in the September 2024 quarter compared to the June 2024 quarter. During the same period, it reduced its stake in Perfect by 2%, while its Weibo and Best stakes remained unchanged.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42245036/alibaba-co-founder-makes-rare-appearance-at-company-campus">Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Makes Rare Appearance At Company Campus</a>
Price Action: Shares of Alibaba Group Holdings&#8217; ADR closed 0.90% higher at $87.37 per share on Friday as compared to a 0.31% advance in the NYSE Composite Index.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>, Alibaba has a consensus price target of $119.82 apiece based on the ratings of 23 analysts, but a consensus rating of &#8220;Buy.&#8221; The highest price target among all the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings">analysts tracked by Benzinga</a> is $155 per share issued by Deutsche Bank on Jan. 13, 2023, whereas the lowest price target is $85 apiece issued by Bernstein on Aug. 16.
The average price target of $122 per share between Barclays, Benchmark, and Mizuho implies a 39.64% upside for Alibaba.
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