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<ul><li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. slashed prices for its core cloud services by as much as 50% and offered free trials of some cloud products for as long three months, fueling competition in an already crowded market. </li><li>Through the price cut, Alibaba Cloud hopes to make the cost of its cloud services significantly lower than costs offered by other data centers</li><li>The valuation of cloud companies is generally based on the price-to-sales ratio rather than the price-to-earnings ratio</li></ul>

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. slashed prices for its core cloud services by as much as 50% and offered free trials of some cloud products for as long three months, fueling competition in an already crowded market. Through the price cut, Alibaba Cloud hopes to make the cost of its cloud services significantly lower than costs offered by other data centersThe valuation of cloud companies is generally based on the price-to-sales ratio rather than the price-to-earnings ratio

Alibaba Cloud Slashes Prices to Spur Revenue Growth Before Possible IPO

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

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Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

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<ul><li>With a low base, March online retail sales data demonstrated steady recovery trend as expected, with YoY growth in online physical goods GMV increased to 10.9% from 5.3% in 2M23, which indicates a two-year CAGR of 6.8%.</li><li>Aided by the constant recovery in online travel related services, YoY growth of overall online retail sales GMV of 12.9% in March continued to outpace that of online physical goods GMV.</li><li>Potential recovery in online virtual products sales in 2Q23 is likely to aid a further recovery for online retail, in our view. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

With a low base, March online retail sales data demonstrated steady recovery trend as expected, with YoY growth in online physical goods GMV increased to 10.9% from 5.3% in 2M23, which indicates a two-year CAGR of 6.8%.Aided by the constant recovery in online travel related services, YoY growth of overall online retail sales GMV of 12.9% in March continued to outpace that of online physical goods GMV.Potential recovery in online virtual products sales in 2Q23 is likely to aid a further recovery for online retail, in our view. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Internet – March online retail sales recap

<ul><li>Alibaba’s core China marketplace GMV is on stable recovery track, aided by discretionary consumption recovery, macro recovery, and Alibaba’s strategy to enhance value proposition for both customers and merchants.</li><li>With the unveiling of reorganization plan on 28 March, we expect overall business agility and innovative capabilities would be better propelled, and improving shareholder return.</li><li>Taking into consideration of China e-commerce market and key business segments outlook, we adjust our forecasts and SOTP derived target price accordingly to US$154.0 (prior US$155.5), mainly reflecting near term revenue growth headwind on direct sales business due to high-base effect. Maintain BUY.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Alibaba’s core China marketplace GMV is on stable recovery track, aided by discretionary consumption recovery, macro recovery, and Alibaba’s strategy to enhance value proposition for both customers and merchants.With the unveiling of reorganization plan on 28 March, we expect overall business agility and innovative capabilities would be better propelled, and improving shareholder return.Taking into consideration of China e-commerce market and key business segments outlook, we adjust our forecasts and SOTP derived target price accordingly to US$154.0 (prior US$155.5), mainly reflecting near term revenue growth headwind on direct sales business due to high-base effect. Maintain BUY.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Alibaba (BABA US) – A recovery year ahead with more to expect

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Alibaba / Alibaba splits into six business units in sweeping overhaul
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Corruption / Exclusive: Former Exim Bank executive pleads guilty to taking bribes
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Alibaba / Alibaba splits into six business units in sweeping overhaul


Corruption / Exclusive: Former Exim Bank executive pleads guilty to taking bribes


Crackdown / China’s cyberspace watchdog takes aim at slander against businesses



CX Daily: Alibaba Splits Into Six Business Units in Sweeping Overhaul

<ul><li>Cover Story: Chinese automakers rev up price war in race for market dominance</li><li>China will do more to open its markets, vice premier says</li><li>China invites Honduras president to visit after establishing diplomatic ties</li></ul>

Cover Story: Chinese automakers rev up price war in race for market dominanceChina will do more to open its markets, vice premier saysChina invites Honduras president to visit after establishing diplomatic ties

CX Daily: Chinese Auto Makers Rev Up Price War in Race for Market Dominance

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Alibaba Cloud Slashes Prices to Spur Revenue Growth Before Possible IPO

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. slashed prices for its core cloud services by as much as 50% and offered free trials of some cloud products for as long...

Caixin Global

China Internet – March online retail sales recap

With a low base, March online retail sales data demonstrated steady recovery trend as expected, with YoY growth in online physical goods GMV...

CMB International

Alibaba (BABA US) – A recovery year ahead with more to expect

With the unveiling of reorganization plan on 28 March, we expect overall business agility and innovative capabilities would be better propelled,...

CMB International

CX Daily: Alibaba Splits Into Six Business Units in Sweeping Overhaul

Alibaba splits into six business units in sweeping overhaul. Exclusive: Former Exim Bank executive pleads guilty to taking bribes. China’s...

Caixin Global

CX Daily: Chinese Auto Makers Rev Up Price War in Race for Market Dominance

Cover Story: Chinese automakers rev up price war in race for market dominance. China will do more to open its markets, vice premier says

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