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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 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.

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Alibaba

JD.com

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BEIJING , March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with a strong internet foundation, today announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2024 (the "Form 20-F"). The Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.baidu.com.

Baidu, Inc. Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

Baidu generated millionaire-making gains from 2005 to 2021. But its growth slowed down significantly over the past two years.

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Baidu is shifting its advertising focus and expanding its cloud business. Alibaba is expanding overseas to offset its slower growth in China.

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Sanofi

Toyota Motor

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Cheniere Energy

Lamb Weston Hlds

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Baidu's market cap appears to ignore earnings growth prospects in China's nascent AI space in which Baidu is among the leaders. Earnings could grow by as much as 50% based on conservative assumptions. Risks from limited access to leading chips, and the possibility of AI investments not delivering anticipated profits could limit financial performance which has already been unexciting over the past decade.

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U.S. listed China stocks rallied fueled by the Hang Seng Index hitting its highest level in three months.

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Amazon

Artificial intelligence (AI) can add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with $6.6 trillion expected to derive from an increase in productivity. Billionaire money managers weren't shy about reducing their stakes in leading AI stock Nvidia during the fourth quarter.

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Advanced Micro Devices

Alteryx

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Palantir Technologies

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Ambev

AstraZeneca

British American Tobacco

Anheuser-Busch InBev

GlaxoSmithKline

Imperial Brands PLC

Kao Corp

Kone Oyj

Medtronic

Nestle SA

Omron Corp

Pernod Ricard SA

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

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Adobe

CrowdStrike

Intel

Intuit

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Lennar

Mastercard

Microsoft

Netflix

Spotify

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Sirius XM Holdings Inc

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