Alibaba shares fell as much as 10% after the company launched a $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI expansion. The discounted offering raised dilution concerns, while heavy AI spending and a 75% profit decline intensified investor scrutiny over returns. Alibaba plans major infrastructure investments as competition in AI accelerates.

The Chinese tech giant announced it will issue HK$80 billion in new shares to fully fund its global AI push.

The Chinese tech giant announced it will issue HK$80 billion in new shares to fully fund its global AI push.

Alibaba aims to raise $10 billion through a share sale to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities and compete globally.