Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) has experienced a notable surge in its stock price, with an increase of 58% since January 13, marking eight consecutive days of gains. In contrast, Meta Platforms Inc. (META) has shown a different trajectory, closing in the red after a 20-day trend of gains, resulting in a 20% increase over that period. A significant call option trade was also reported for META, with a buyer purchasing 1,499 contracts for December 18, 2026, at a strike price of $845, totaling $16.3 million. BABA has been up 20 of the last 25 days for a 60% increase, while META was up 20 of the last 21 days before closing red.