Alibaba Earnings Preview: Will Revenue Really Jump 49%?

Alibaba, led by Jack Ma, has become the largest Chinese company by market cap, with its stock reaching an all-time high. However, its valuation is becoming riskier as its price-to-earnings ratio rises faster than earnings estimates. Despite this, Alibaba's revenue growth has been strong, with forecasts of 45-49% growth by March. The company dominates China's online sales, accounting for 80% of the national total. Looking ahead, Alibaba is expanding into Southeast Asia and investing in entertainment and cloud services to sustain growth.

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