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Earnings are being reported, Alibaba continues to expand, and some interesting things are happening in the markets! We're breaking it down for you.

STOCK IN THE HEADLINES: SMCI

Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI), a manufacturer of servers and computing infrastructure tailored for AI and data centers, trading at a market valuation of approximately $25.8 billion, surged 28% over the past week after issuing a fiscal year 2027 revenue forecast that significantly exceeded expectations.

FY2027 Guidance: Super Micro projects annual revenue of $65 billion to $72 billion, comfortably beating analyst estimates of $52.5 billion on continued high demand for AI-optimized servers and data center expansion.
Q4 Revenue: Fourth-quarter revenue nearly doubled to $11.12 billion, coming in slightly under the $11.55 billion consensus due to temporary customer-side delays in power, cooling, and networking.
Gross Margin: Gross margin reached 17.5%, outperforming the previous guidance of 15% to 17% thanks to a better-than-expected product and customer mix.
Enterprise Scaling: In fiscal year 2026, the company had nine customers that each generated over $1 billion in revenue, up from just four in the previous year, highlighting the rapid expansion of its AI infrastructure business.

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STOCK IN THE HEADLINES: ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

Alibaba (BABA), one of China's largest e-commerce and technology companies, was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company began as an online commerce platform and has since expanded into retail, cloud computing, logistics, digital services, and artificial intelligence. Its core platforms include Taobao, Tmall, and Alibaba.com, with Alibaba Cloud emerging as its newest powerhouse.

Cloud Growth Focus: External cloud revenue grew roughly 40% last quarter, driven increasingly by AI-related products. Alibaba is expanding data centers and compute capacity while driving enterprise adoption of its Qwen models.
AI Strategy and Monetization: Alibaba recently launched advanced versions of its Qwen model family, aiming to expand monetization through paid enterprise services and corporate products.
Domestic E-Commerce: E-commerce in China remains central to total results. Investments in quick commerce, delivery logistics, and shopping experience upgrades on Taobao and Tmall are costly and weigh on profit margins.
Profitability and Cash Flow: Divergence between revenue growth and profitability remains a concern. Alibaba has missed profit estimates for several consecutive quarters due to heavy capital spending across cloud, AI, and quick-commerce initiatives.

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