Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released a preview of its V4 large language model, following its disruptive R1 model known for high performance at low cost. The open-source V4 model supports popular AI tools and aims to compete strongly against domestic rivals like Alibaba and ByteDance. This release highlights growing competition in China's AI sector and adds pressure to global AI spending strategies amid US-China technological tensions. DeepSeek's approach of granting early access mainly to Chinese companies further fuels the tech rivalry between the two nations.
China's regulator has approved Apple Intelligence, Apple's generative AI service, for launch in China through a partnership integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model into Apple’s operating systems. This collaboration enables AI features like text and image...
Alibaba confirmed that its Qwen AI model will be integrated into Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS services for users in China, leading to a 4% rise in its U.S.-listed shares in premarket trading. This integration allows users to access advanc...
Pomerantz LLP is investigating Alibaba Group for potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices following reports that Alibaba illicitly accessed AI technology and failed to prevent illegal pharmaceutical sales on its platform. These alle...
Last week, leveraged ETFs linked to Alibaba, Meta, Broadcom, and Nvidia delivered strong gains ranging from 17% to over 34%. Alibaba-focused ETFs led with over 34% returns, driven by positive earnings previews, AI revenue growth, and share buybacks. ...
In Q2 2026, Baird's Chautauqua International Growth Fund returned +10.39%, trailing the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index's +14.49%. Key detractors included Alibaba and Lululemon, while Recruit and ASML contributed positively. The Global Growth Fund also lagge...
