Erste Group analyst Stephan Lingnau downgraded Alibaba (BABA) to Hold from Buy. Management is prioritizing AI monetization through cloud services and proprietary AI chip development, but declining operating margins and rising long-term liabilities weigh on performance, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Near term, the stock is likely to trade sideways, the firm argues.
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