Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Alibaba Shares Soar in First Day of Trading China's biggest online retailer hit the market Friday -- with its share price soaring on the New York Stock Exchange. The shares were priced at $68, but trading stalled at the opening, as sellers held onto their shares, waiting for buyers to bid up the price. More on the world's biggest initial public offering from VOA's Bernard Shusman in New York. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/alibaba-shares-ipo-first-day-of-t rading-stock/2456131.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/alibaba-shares-ipo-first-day-of-trading-stock/2456131.html