Why Did Alibaba Stock Gain on Monday

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) and its peer stock traded upwards Monday as China kept the benchmark lending rate intact.
  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) and its peer stock traded upwards Monday as China kept the benchmark lending rate intact.
  • China reported a rate of 3.500 % p.a. on May 19, 2023, staying constant from the previous number of 3.500 % p.a. for May 18, 2023.
  • A weakening yuan and widening yield differentials with the U.S. restricted the scope for monetary easing, Reuters reports. 
  • Cutting interest rates enables easier credit availabilitymaking borrowing easier for businesses, stimulating investment, and expanding operations.
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  • Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), JD.Com, Inc (NASDAQ:J), and Bilibili Inc (NASDAQ:BILI) stock also gained Monday.
  • Last week, Alibaba reported fourth-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 2% year-on-year to $30.32 billion, beating the consensus of $30.24 billion. 
  • Non-GAAP earnings per ADS of $1.56 beat the consensus of $1.35. 
  • The market had mixed expectations from the tech barometer following concerns over China’s post-Covid recovery losing steam. However, upbeat results from Chinese tech companies helped alleviate some investor concerns. 
  • Price Action: BABA shares closed higher by 2.52% at $86.10 on Monday.
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