Alibaba reports Q1 revenue up 9% YoY
Alibaba reports Q1 revenue up 9% YoY to ~$40B, meeting est., and net income down 75% to ~$1.6B due to heavy AI spending and weak domestic retail consumption
TL;DRAlibaba grew revenue 9% but profits crashed 75% due to AI investments and weak China spending.
Why it matters: Shows major tech firms prioritizing AI development over near-term profits amid slowing consumer demand.

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