Alibaba Shares Decline Over 3% in Premarket Trading Amid New Antitrust Guidelines

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Alibaba (BABA.US) fell more than 3% in premarket trading on Friday, reaching $158.73 per share. The decline followed the release of new antitrust compliance guidelines by Chinese regulatory authorities. On February 13, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the "Internet Platform Antitrust Compliance Guidance," which aims to promote innovation and healthy development in the platform economy while providing clear compliance instructions for platform operators. The guidelines highlight four major types of monopoly risks: monopolistic agreements, abuse of market dominance, concentration of undertakings, and abuse of administrative power to eliminate or restrict competition. It sets clear boundaries for platform operators by identifying eight specific scenarios involving emerging monopoly risks. These include algorithmic collusion between platforms, assisting merchants in reaching monopolistic agreements, unfair high pricing, below-cost sales, platform blockades, exclusive dealing arrangements, "lowest price" requirements, and discriminatory treatment. The guidance offers practical recommendations to help platform operators strengthen antitrust compliance management.

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