Day 1: Alibaba Surged 38% Above IPO to Close at $93.89

The video discusses Alibaba's business structure, highlighting its integration of 12 companies and growth potential. It examines Alibaba's financial strategy, competition with tech giants like Google and Facebook, and its market expansion opportunities. The potential for international growth and strategic alliances, particularly with eBay, is also explored.

What is a key feature of Alibaba's business structure?

• It operates as a single company.

• It is a conglomerate of 12 companies.

• It focuses solely on e-commerce.

• It has no integration between its companies.

Why does Alibaba need to invest aggressively in its business?

• To compete with smaller companies.

• To reduce its cash reserves.

• To compete with tech giants like Google and Facebook.

• To maintain its current market position.

What percentage of Alibaba's business is international?

• 25%

• 50%

• 9%

• 80%

What is a potential strategy for Alibaba to expand internationally?

• Ignoring international markets.

• Adopting an Amazon model.

• Focusing only on the Chinese market.

• Partnering with local Chinese companies.

Why might Alibaba consider a partnership with eBay?

• To acquire Amazon's market share.

• To leverage eBay's PayPal asset.

• To dominate the Chinese market.

• To reduce competition in China.