Hang Seng Index closed down nearly 250 points at the midday break.

Baidu, Inc. ("Baidu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that the Company

Shanghai officials added Baidu’s Hong Kong shares to Stock Connect, a trading link between mainland China and Hong Kong, Baidu said.

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Baidu announced that its Class A ordinary shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program starting September 7, 2026. This inclusion allows eligible mainland Chinese investors to directly trade Baidu's shares through the program, expanding Baidu's investor base and improving share liquidity. The move is expected to enhance Baidu's presence among mainland investors and support its long-term growth strategy. The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect facilitates two-way trading between the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges, enabling broader market access for investors on both sides.

Eligible mainland investors gain direct access to Baidu’s Hong Kong-traded shares; the move is expected to broaden Baidu’s investor base and enhance liquidity.

Baidu, Inc. ("Baidu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that the Company

Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) may have a new near-term catalyst on the horizon, with Citi opening a 30-Day Upside Catalyst Watch on the stock. On September 2, analyst Alicia Yap reiterated a Buy rating and a $166.00 price target on Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU), according to a press release statement. The rating affirmation follows the firm’s 2026 […]