On January 12, Eastern Time, Alibaba options saw a total of 208819 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 47% and puts making up 52%.
Alibaba has 2884767 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 59% and puts making up 40%.
The top volume gainer was the 170 dollars Call option expiring on January 16, 2026, with 38583 contracts traded.
On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1. Jan 13, Alibaba's stock surged due to strong gains in its cloud business and AI initiatives, reflecting rising confidence in its tech advancements. Shares climbed 53% over six months. Source: MarketWatch

2. Jan 12, Alibaba's AI-driven cloud expansion and increased capital expenditure were highlighted by analysts, predicting a 30% CAGR in cloud revenue. Source: CICC

3. Jan 11, Analysts maintained a Buy rating with price targets between HK$180.40 and HK$218.00, supporting positive sentiment. Source: Jefferies, Huatai SecuritiesTech sector shows strong growth potential.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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On January 12, Eastern Time, Alibaba options saw a total of 208819 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 47% and puts making up 52%.

- On January 12, Alibaba's total options trading reached 208,819 contracts, with call options at 47% and put options at 52%.  
- The outstanding contracts stood at 2,884,767, showing a higher proportion of call options at 59%.  
- Recent news included Alibaba's support for MiniMax's IPO, boosting stock prices, and a new development kit release from Alibaba Cloud spurring a stock increase.

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