Hong Kong Stocks Tumble, Xpeng Hit Hardest As Alibaba Plans To Divest American Shares
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
Hong Kong stocks fell, with Xpeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) experiencing significant losses after Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) announced its intention to sell 25 million American depositary shares in Xpeng. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1%, influenced by concerns over China's economic recovery and mixed activity data for November. Alibaba's divestment is part of its strategy to reshape its investment approach and manage capital more effectively, reducing its stake in Xpeng from 10.2% to 7.5%. The broader market was also affected by the resignation of HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin and disappointing Chinese retail sales and property investment data.
December 18, 2023 | 4:55 am
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Xpeng Inc. shares fell sharply following Alibaba's announcement to sell 25 million of its American depositary shares, indicating a potential short-term negative impact on XPEV's stock price.
Alibaba's decision to reduce its stake in Xpeng by selling 25 million shares is likely to create selling pressure on XPEV's stock in the short term, as it may be perceived as a lack of confidence by a major investor.
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Alibaba Group's stock may experience volatility as the market digests its decision to sell a significant portion of its Xpeng shares, part of a broader strategy to reshape its investment portfolio.
While Alibaba's divestment from Xpeng could initially be seen as negative, it is part of a larger strategic move to optimize its investment strategy, which could have a neutral to positive effect on BABA's stock as the strategy unfolds.
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