Alibaba is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. It is one of the world's largest retailers and e-commerce companies, known for its online marketplaces such as Alibaba.com, Taobao, and Tmall.
Market Capitalization: The total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A valuation ratio calculated by dividing current share price by earnings per share.
Initial Public Offering (IPO): The process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time.