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Baidu

91 Wireless was one of China's largest app stores for Android. 91 Wireless claimed that more than 12.9 billion apps had been downloaded from its markets. Its platform included the products 91 Assistant and HiMarket. It was acquired in 2013 by Baidu for $1.9b.

91 Wireless

Baidu, Inc. engages in the provision of internet search and online marketing solutions. The firm’s products and services include Baidu App, Baidu Search, Baidu Feed, Haokan, Quanmin, Baidu Post Bar, Baidu Knows, Baidu Encyclopedia, Baidu Input Method Editor or Baidu IME, Baidu AI Cloud and Overseas Products. It operates through the following segments: Baidu Core and iQIYI. The Baidu Core segment provides search-based, feed-based, and other online marketing services. The iQiyi segment is an online entertainment service provider, which offers original, professionally produced and partner-generated content on its platform. The company was founded by Yanhong Li and Xu Yong on January 18, 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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Baidu reports strong Q1 earnings driven by AI innovation

Baidu's Q1 2023 performance reflects robust revenue growth and profitability in key segments, driven by AI innovation and operational efficiency.
While facing challenges in market entry barriers and competitive pressures, Baidu's strengths in AI capabilities and efficiency enhancements position it for growth.
Opportunities lie in leveraging ERNIE Bot across sectors, expanding service offerings, and solidifying its position as a cloud market leader.

Baidu reports robust Q2 performance driven by AI innovations

Baidu's AI-driven revenue growth in online marketing and AI Cloud, coupled with advancements in autonomous driving, underpin its strategic focus on AI innovation and sustainable growth.
The company's strengths in AI capabilities, competitive architecture, and long-term investments position it well for future growth, despite challenges in regulatory compliance and margin improvement.
Opportunities lie in expanding AI applications across industries, scaling autonomous driving operations, and capitalizing on the intelligent driving trend in the auto industry.

Baidu excels in Q3 with AI innovation driving growth

Baidu's Q3 performance reflects resilience amidst challenges, driven by AI innovation and strong financial fundamentals. The company navigates macro headwinds while capitalizing on AI opportunities and optimizing operations for sustained growth.

Baidu reports revenue growth and AI advancements in Q4 2023

Baidu's Q4 2023 performance showed revenue growth and margin expansion, driven by advancements in AI and strategic partnerships
While challenges in cost management persist, opportunities in revenue growth and enterprise adoption of AI technologies are on the horizon

Baidu's Q1 2024 earnings show AI focus and steady growth

Baidu reported steady revenue growth, disciplined cost management, and a strategic shift towards AI-first business. The company's focus on high-quality growth, share buyback programs, and AI-driven opportunities positions it well for future success.

Baidu excels in Q2 with robust AI growth and autonomous progress

Baidu's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in AI cloud and Baidu Core segments. The company's strategic focus on AI investments and autonomous vehicles is driving innovation and enhancing user experience. While facing challenges in a competitive landscape, Baidu has opportunities to capitalize on AI advancements for sustainable growth.

Baidu excels in Q3 with AI cloud growth and strategic investments

Baidu's Q3 2024 performance reflects strong revenue growth and operational efficiency, driven by AI cloud services and technological advancements.
While facing challenges in cost management and monetization strategies, the company's strategic focus on AI capabilities and financial resilience position it for future growth.
Opportunities in AI cloud expansion, ERNIE advancements, and strategic investments present avenues for Baidu to enhance market leadership and drive long-term success.

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Tencent Holdings Limited

Reuters reports that the talks are in an early stage. The post Tencent Stock Gains After Report Of Early AI Talks With Apple.

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Alibaba

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Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

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Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd

China's Geely (GEELY.UL) and Baidu said on Friday they would help the management of their troubled electric vehicle venture Ji Yue Auto to solve disputes with employees including over social welfare and severance payments.

Geely, Baidu pledge to solve payroll issues facing EV venture

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On Thursday, Alibaba Group Holding. (NYSE: BABA), also known as China's tech barometer, traded upwards as China kicked off its annual economic work conference on Wednesday to outline its policies and growth targets for 2025.

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The CEO of China's Ji Yue Auto was surrounded by people demanding to know how they would be paid, videos posted online on Thursday showed, a day after the EV maker said it would streamline operations to cope with fierce market competition.

Baidu, Geely's EV venture faces uproar after it says needs fresh funds

Ashland Global Hlds

Evolent Health

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General Motors

Alphabet

Tesla

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U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday in premarket hours and the dollar rose to 106.357 level.

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Futu Holdings

Shares of Chinese consumer tech-oriented names Tencent Holdings (TCEHY 5.77%), Baidu (BIDU 9.23%), and Futu Holdings (FUTU 22.47%) rocketed higher on Monday, up 5.5%, 10.1%, and 21.9% as of noon ET.

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Li Auto Inc.

XPeng

On Monday, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba Group Holding. (NYSE: BABA), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI), and XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) maintained their upward trajectory ahead of a key policy meeting this week.

US Listed Chinese Stocks Jump On China's Stimulus Measures, Looser Monetary Policy Assurances

Chinese stocks surged in late Hong Kong trade on Monday in the latest government announcement promising action to boost its stuttering economy.

Chinese stocks jumped. Here's the latest government statement and what it means.

BIDU stock tumbles 28.9% YTD as core business stagnates & AI investments fail to deliver, signaling that it's time for investors to head for the exit.

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Apple

Apple and Baidu are working to add AI features to iPhones sold in China, but are facing hurdles that could hurt the tech giant's phone sales in the country, The Information reported on Wednesday.

Apple facing hurdles in adapting Baidu AI models for China, The Information reports

China's Economy Faces Pressure as PMI Falls: A weaker-than-expected Caixin Services PMI raises calls for stimulus as China struggles with weak demand and tariff threats.

Hang Seng Index: Tech Stocks Weigh as Tariffs Loom, with Baidu Down 1.01%

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China Rapid Finance

Despite tariff threats from the incoming Trump administration, Chinese equities are stabilizing. Cheap valuations, strong technicals, and low valuations make Chinese stocks a buy into 2025.

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China's Baidu has received the licence to test autonomous vehicles with its Apollo robotaxi service in Hong Kong as it expands its footprint outside Chinese mainland.

Baidu's Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test in Hong Kong

Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Baidu's stock hit a new post-pandemic low during intra-day trading following a disappointing 3Q FY2024 earnings report, as management indicated no significant improvement in advertising spending patterns for 4Q. Despite beating on total revenue expectations, its online market revenue declined by 6% in 3Q, following by a 2% YoY decline in 2Q. Non-GAAP net income margin came in at 17.5%, indicating a significant sequential contraction, which led to a miss in non-GAAP EPS estimates.

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Shares in the Chinese tech company have tumbled this year as Beijing struggles to reboot the world's second-largest economy.

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Baidu's 3Q24 results were in line, but weak advertising due to China's soft macro backdrop and early-stage AI development are concerning. Ongoing investments in AI and autonomous driving could weigh on BIDU's cash-generative ad business, potentially leading to prolonged structural de-rating. Weak ad revenue is expected to continue into 2025, with no significant improvement in China's advertising market or consumer spending.

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Baidu's leadership in AI, autonomous driving, and search engine transformation, combined with its compelling valuation, supports a bullish long-term investment thesis. Despite short-term challenges in online marketing revenue, Baidu's AI ecosystem expansion and robotaxi innovations position it for future growth. The Chinese government's fiscal and monetary policy measures are expected to boost economic growth, benefiting Baidu's recovery and earnings potential.

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