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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.

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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Under the ongoing uncertainties in the global market, a trio of Chinese tech giants have lost significant value. This article lists the three stocks that, once titans of innovation and market dominance, face adversity.

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Baidu, Inc. is experiencing accelerating growth, with 15% growth rates in the June quarter despite previous struggles due to Covid and Chinese restrictions. The company's use of generative AI in online marketing has led to revenue growth and improved user engagement. Baidu's robotaxi business has the potential for significant growth, with the company about to surpass the 1 million quarterly ride threshold.

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Baidu stock has outperformed Alibaba stock since January 2023, underscoring investors' preference for China's AI King. BIDU's recent FQ2 earnings release corroborated the ongoing recovery in its core business, further boosted by AI integration. Baidu's strong search data advantage and full-stack AI ecosystems position it exceptionally well to strengthen its AI leadership.

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Alibaba and Baidu are both recovering from China's macro slowdown. Alibaba is rebooting its sprawling business with spinoffs and IPOs.

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- Baidu has launched driverless airport transportation services in Wuhan, becoming China's first-ever provider of autonomous rides to and from airports. - As the world's largest autonomous driving ride-hailing service provider, Baidu stands as the sole company in China currently offering autonomous ride-hailing services that seamlessly connect both urban roads and highways.

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Baidu's Q2 numbers easily beat analysts' expectations. Its revenue growth is accelerating and its margins are expanding.

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Chindata Group Holdings

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Amazon

Rigetti Computing

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Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF

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Global X Social Media ETF

Baidu (BIDU) stock jumped after the tech giant, Chinese version of Google, breezed past analysts' earnings expectations.

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NVIDIA

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Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 22, 2023 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Juan Lin - Director, Investor Relations Robin Li - Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rong Luo - Chief Financial Officer Dou Shen - Executive Vice President Conference Call Participants Alicia Yap - Citigroup Gary Yu - Morgan Stanley Lincoln Kong - Goldman Sachs Kenneth Fong - Credit Suisse Wei Xiong - UBS Miranda Zhuang - Bank of America Alex Yao - JPMorgan Thomas Chong - Jefferies Operator Hello and thank you for standing by for Baidu's Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Baidu (BIDU) shares rose after the company reported revenue that beat analysts' expectations, while its automated taxi service posted strong growth.

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Baidu reported quarterly earnings that soundly beat expectations Tuesday morning while touting its plans for artificial intelligence.

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BEIJING , Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) to join hands in broadening artificial intelligence ("AI") applications across 36Kr's media platform and enterprise services, driving innovation and empowering growth. With the emergence of AI technology, 36Kr has proactively integrated AI into its premium content creation.

36Kr Enters into Strategic Partnership with Baidu to Empower Growth with AI Applications

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Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc beat second-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday, helped by strength in advertising.

Baidu reports quarterly revenue above estimates

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