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Alibaba posts revenue miss, hikes shares buyback program by $25 billion
Alibaba's U.S.-listed shares increased by over 4% in pre-market trade after announcing a $25 billion increase in its share repurchase program, bringing the total available to $35.3 billion.
In the quarter ending December, Alibaba recorded a 5% rise in sales to 260.3 billion yuan , falling short of analyst predictions. Its net income also dropped by 77% compared to the previous year.
Alibaba is facing challenges in China's online shopping market due to slow economic recovery and increased competition from low-cost domestic e-commerce players, leading to a focus on discounting and lower-priced goods.