BABA in focus after 10% jump on China “AI+ Manufacturing” push
New York, January 13, 2026, 05:32 EST — Premarket
- Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares surged over 10% in the latest session, buoyed by policy cues from Beijing.
- Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation figures, which could shake up rates and the dollar.
- Investors are closely tracking if China’s move to rein in price wars will relieve margin pressures in delivery and “instant retail.”
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s U.S.-listed shares (BABA) grabbed attention ahead of Tuesday’s open after closing up 10.2% at $166.31 in the previous session. (Wall Street Journal)
The rally counts because Alibaba is once again a spark for “China policy” trades — any sign of accelerated AI investment, eased competition,…
