Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) to offer $1.3 billion in convertible senior notes to repay debt and expand operations, while repurchasing shares.
Alibaba's 618 shopping festival saw strong momentum with over 185 brands achieving high sales and support for their goal of double-digit revenue growth.
Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) is considering a $5 billion convertible bond sale, following rival JD's move. This could fund share repurchases and growth. BABA's ADRs have dropped 6.6% this week. Reports of bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers may have caused this. BABA reported 7% revenue growth in Q4 2023. BABA stock has lost 0.24% in the last 12 months.
Alibaba revamps Taobao webpage ahead of China's 618 shopping festival to improve user experience. This is part of a larger effort to attract new users and regain a leading position in the competitive e-commerce market. Stock down 5% in last year.
Ant Group's Alipay+ aims to unify global mobile payments by connecting users to apps from their home countries through partnerships with local services.