Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify    Alibaba (BABA) shares surge in Hong Kong as CEO announces AI spending boost beyond $50B plan. (00:26) Ford (F) courts riskier borrowers with lower rates for F-150 pickups: report. (01:20) Lithium Americas (LAC) skyrockets as Trump administration reportedly seeks equity stake. (03:06) This is an abridged transcript. Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) shares rose to their highest in nearly four years on Wednesday in Hong Kong after revealing plans t ...