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Baidu shares climbed 5.7% to HK$96.05 after confirmation that the voluntary conversion to a dual primary listing in Hong Kong will take effect on 1 September 2026. That increases the likelihood of inclusion in the Stock Connect program, which could unlock substantial capital inflows from mainland China. Analysts see index rebalances in September as a near-term catalyst, and several brokers maintain buy ratings. The stock’s gain ran counter to the mixed performance of the Hang Seng. » More on de.investing.com

Baidu stock fell 13.1% to HK$87.9 after Q2 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings missed analysts’ expectations by a wide margin. Total revenue was RMB 31.325 billion (down 4.2% year‑on‑year) and net income attributable to shareholders dropped 68.3% to RMB 2.319 billion. The company recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of declining revenue, driven by a 19% collapse in online marketing to RMB 13.1 billion. Although AI cloud revenue rose 50% and GPU cloud revenue increased 283%, sharply higher investment spending on AI computing infrastructure weighed on margins and could not offset structural weaknesses; rising yields also put pressure on technology stocks. » More on de.investing.com

Baidu reported Q2 EPS of RMB7.22 and revenue of RMB31.33 billion, missing estimates as online marketing revenue fell 19% to RMB13.1 billion. AI-related businesses showed strength: AI Cloud Infrastructure revenue rose 50% to RMB7.3 billion and GPU Cloud revenue surged 283% year-over-year, with AI businesses now accounting for roughly half of Baidu General Business revenue. Management says the company is shifting to an AI-first model, but heavy AI spending and weak advertising amid macro and competitive pressures are weighing on margins and near-term growth. The shares trade at a price-to-sales ratio of about 1.87, reflecting market caution. » More on finance.yahoo.com