Goldman Sachs
May 21, 2026
The 720: Alibaba Gds Hsbc and Multi-Sector Updates
Daily UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsInformation TechnologyFinancials
Goldman Sachs summarizes key equity research updates for the Asia-Pacific region and global tech, highlighting Alibaba's shift to agentic AI and Nvidia's strong earnings beat.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Alibaba is entering a new investment phase focused on the 'AI agentic era' with significant expected growth in Cloud MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) revenue.
- 2.Nvidia reported exceptionally strong Q1 results and Q2 guidance, signaling robust global AI infrastructure spending.
- 3.China Consumer Staples face significant net profit downside risks due to emerging logistics cost inflation driven by rising diesel and Brent oil prices.
Table of Contents
- In Focus | Alibaba
- Listen Up - GS Webcasts on the Agenda
- Results | GDS, Kanzhun
- Themes in Play | HSBC, Victory Giant, Netease, China Staples
- Asia Communacopia+Tech Conference
- Connections | Consumer Durables
- Around the world | Nvidia, EM Trader
- Graphic language | EM Trader – EM Equities vs US Rates
- GS Events
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Michael SnaithCaleb Chan
Securities
BABANVDAHSBC
Themes
AI Agentic EraLogistics Inflation
Regions
Asia PacificGlobalChinaUnited States
