Alibaba shares jump 19% on cloud unit acceleration, report of new AI chip
1. Alibaba shares surged 19% on robust cloud computing quarterly results. 2. Company reported a 78% year-on-year surge in net income. 3. New AI chip development supports strong share price performance. 4. Alibaba's cloud division revenue increased by 26%, showing accelerated growth. 5. Investments in instant commerce are impacting adjusted e-commerce earnings.