BIDU

BIDU is the ticker symbol for Baidu, Inc., a Chinese multinational technology company listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The listing trades under the symbol BIDU and represents Baidu’s American depositary shares (ADS), which in turn correspond to the company's ordinary shares.

Founded in 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu, Baidu is headquartered in Beijing and operates as an internet and AI-focused technology company. Its flagship service is Baidu Search, a dominant Chinese-language search engine and advertising platform. The company also offers a range of online services and products, including Baidu Maps, Baike (an online encyclopedia), and cloud-based services, as well as entertainment and AI-enabled applications.

In recent years Baidu has broadened its emphasis to artificial intelligence and autonomous driving. Key initiatives include the Apollo autonomous driving platform and DuerOS, a voice-activated assistant used across devices. Baidu continues to develop cloud computing capabilities, AI software and chip development to support its ecosystem of products and services.

Baidu has investment activity in various technology ventures, including stakes in video and internet services such as iQIYI, a Chinese streaming platform. The company's operations and stock performance are influenced by broader market conditions, regulatory developments in China, competition from other tech firms, and demand for AI, cloud, and online advertising.

As a major Chinese tech issuer on the Nasdaq, BIDU is followed by investors seeking exposure to Baidu’s AI technologies and its position in China’s internet services market.