Alibaba shares plunge 11% after $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI expansion

Alibaba shares dropped 11% after announcing an HK$80 billion share placement to fund AI expansion. The company will issue 710 million shares below the previous closing price. Proceeds will enhance AI capabilities amid a 75% decline in quarterly net profit.Alibaba shares dropped 11% after announcing an HK$80 billion share placement to fund AI expansion. The company will issue 710 million shares below the previous closing price. Proceeds will enhance AI capabilities amid a 75% decline in quarterly net profit.