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May 21, 2026

The 720: Alibaba Gds Hsbc and Multi-Sector Updates

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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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