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ARK Invest Boosts Alibaba Stake Amid Tech Stock Rally

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased 75,541 Alibaba shares worth $12.3 million on October 15, 2025.
The move signals confidence as Alibaba rose 43% over the past three months and nearly 98% year to date.
Analysts from Jefferies and Goldman Sachs raised Alibaba price targets, citing growth in e-commerce and cloud services.
Hedge funds are taking profits from Chinese tech stocks after a strong rally, while sector inflows remain positive.

History

Historical Context

Alibaba's 2014 IPO raised $25 billion, becoming the largest in history at that time. Founded by Jack Ma in 1999, Alibaba revolutionized China's e-commerce landscape. Yahoo! had previously invested $1 billion in Alibaba in 2005, which later yielded significant returns. Recent investments by firms like ARK Invest signal renewed confidence in Alibaba's growth amid a recovering tech sector.

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Story summary

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased 75,541 Alibaba shares worth $12.3 million on October 15, 2025.
The move signals confidence as Alibaba rose 43% over the past three months and nearly 98% year to date.
Analysts from Jefferies and Goldman Sachs raised Alibaba price targets, citing growth in e-commerce and cloud services.
Hedge funds are taking profits from Chinese tech stocks after a strong rally, while sector inflows remain positive.

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