T.H. Capital - Baidu Inc Sponsored ADR Class A (K3SD) BIDU: Expect In Line 2Q24 Results; Monetization In AI Is Taking Time To Drive Overall Growth

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BIDU: Expect In Line 2Q24 Results; Monetization In AI Is Taking Time To Drive Overall Growth

Baidu's business seems to be at a crossroads. Its AI initiatives have not yet delivered the expected results to become BIDU’s growth driver, and China's economic downturn has further hindered its search advertising growth.

08/08/2024 5 EN

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Baidu Inc Sponsored ADR Class A

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US0567521085 Singapore Exchange Cayman Islands

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T.H. Capital

T.H. Capital is an independent research and investment advisory firm specializing in China. We offers real-time, on-the-ground, bottom-up research across a wide spectrum from macro and industry analysis to company specific projects; from China ADRs to international names that have meaningful exposure to China market. We deliver relevant, comprehensive and data driven research adding immense value to clients.

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Tian Hou

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BIDU: Expect In Line 2Q24 Results; Monetization In AI Is Taking Time To Drive Overall Growth

China Internet: 1H25 outlook shaped by implications of fiscal stimuli and US tariffs.

BIDU 3Q24 Results: Monetization of Gen-AI Search Could Take Time to Materialize

Baidu Inc (9888 HK/): 3Q24: Earnings miss on AIGC investment; expect subdued online ad revenue growth in 4Q24.

BILI: Cautious On Long-Term Outlook Due To Competition And Market Saturation

BEKE: Positive On BEKE’s 2024 Outlook and 2Q24 Performance As China’s Housing Market Is Showing Signs of Modest Recovery Supported By Policies

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