Alibaba reveals US regulator's request for data

Chinese online giant Alibaba said Friday US stock market regulators had asked for information related to a probe of its activities in China, and was cooperating with the request. In a statement, Alibaba said it was making the request public "because we value being open with our investors and feel that disclosure could help avoid false rumors or speculation." It said the request from the Securities and Exchange Commission "states it should in no way be construed as Alibaba Group ha