Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian digs deeper into Alibaba's (BABA 3.61%) business segment to determine the catalysts for profit expansion.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 19, 2024. The video was published on May 21, 2024.
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Why Alibaba Is Called the Amazon of China
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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May 22, 2024 at 8:15AM
NYSE: BABA
Alibaba Group
Market Cap
$424B
Today's Change
(3.61%) $6.60
Current Price
$189.38
Price as of October 2, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
Like Amazon, Alibaba runs an e-commerce business and a cloud computing segment.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Alibaba Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Alibaba Group
BABA
$189.38
(3.61%)
$6.60
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