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Alibaba's Net Income Collapses 75% as AI Spending Weighs

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What's Happening
Alibaba reported a 75% drop in net income, driven by massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure and cloud computing. U.S.-listed shares swung volatile in premarket trading as investors digested the earnings miss.
Market Impact
BABA faces downward pressure; the earnings collapse signals that Chinese tech giants are burning cash to compete in AI, pressuring near-term profitability. This mirrors similar capex cycles at U.S. peers like Meta and Microsoft, but with lower revenue growth to offset.
Broader Implications
China's tech sector is in a capex arms race with the U.S., raising questions about ROI timelines and whether AI investments will justify the spend. Alibaba's weakness may signal broader margin pressure across Chinese cloud and e-commerce names.
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