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title: "From a trading perspective, $Alibaba(BABA.US)  feels like a stock constantly caught between macro se"
description: "From a trading perspective, $Alibaba(BABA.US)  feels like a stock constantly caught between macro sentiment and company-specific catalysts. Every time China policy tone improves or US rate expectation"
type: "topic"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000460034.md"
published_at: "2026-02-09T09:02:46.000Z"
author: "[Fair_Lemon5303](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/16656049)"
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# From a trading perspective, $Alibaba(BABA.US)  feels like a stock constantly caught between macro se

From a trading perspective, $Alibaba(BABA.US) feels like a stock constantly caught between macro sentiment and company-specific catalysts. Every time China policy tone improves or US rate expectations change, the price reacts more to macro than earnings. That makes it tricky for short-term traders.

The recent focus on cost control and operational restructuring suggests management is prioritizing efficiency rather than aggressive expansion. Personally I see this as building a base, but not yet a strong breakout story unless we get clear cloud growth acceleration or meaningful earnings surprise.

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.