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About
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About
History
Competitors
Baidu shares are the stock options of Baidu, Inc., a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products. Baidu was founded in 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu, and it went public on the US100 stock exchange in 2005. It is often referred to as "the Google of China" because it is the leading search engine in the country. As of 2019, it has a market cap of $66.7 billion.
Baidu offers a wide range of services, including a search engine, web directories, news, images, video, and maps. It also has partnerships with business giants such as Yahoo! and Microsoft.
In recent years, Baidu has invested heavily in artificial intelligence and driverless cars.
Baidu, Inc. operates as an Internet search provider in China. Baidu was founded in 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu. Baidu provides Chinese and Japanese language Internet search services, including a Baidu search engine for the global market and Baidu Japan for the Japanese market. Baidu's shares have traded as high as $262.74 and as low as $67.96, and were at $130.05 on June 30, 2020.
Baidu's share price has been affected by a number of events, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and China's decision to tighten regulation of online content in 2022.
Despite these challenges, Baidu remains one of the leading Internet companies in China with a bright future ahead.
Baidu's major competitors are Alibaba Group's AliCloud and Qihoo 360. Baidu, AliCloud, and Qihoo 360 are all neck-and-neck in the race to control China's cloud market. According to Gartner, a leading IT research and advisory firm, Baidu held 13.7% of China's cloud services market in 2013 followed by AliCloud with 10.6% and Qihoo 360 with 9.5%.
Baidu, AliCloud, and Qihoo 360 also have similarities such as their focus on the Chinese market, their emphasis on security, and their stock prices. Baidu's stock price closed at $245.38 on March 12, 2015 while AliCloud's stock price closed at $68.96 on the same day and Qihoo 360's stock price closed at $88.48.
It is still too soon to tell who the winner will be in this race but one thing is for sure: the competition is heating up.
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FAQs
Which are the competitors of Baidu shares?
Baidu shares face stiff competition from a handful of tech giants in the market. These include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd, Meituan Dianping and ByteDance Ltd. All these companies have established strong footholds in the tech industry and offer services similar to those offered by Baidu. Each of these competitors has the potential to take a huge portion of Baidu's market share, which could significantly affect the company's performance.
In order to remain competitive and stay ahead of its rivals, Baidu must continue to innovate and invest in new technologies that will keep it at the forefront of the industry. While it may be difficult for Baidu to compete with these tech giants, the company is determined to remain a leader in the space and continue to provide quality services for its customers.
Who owns most Baidu shares?
According to the latest data, PRIMECAP Management Co. is the biggest shareholder of Baidu stock with a 3.36% stake, owning 9,540,279 shares worth a total value of 1,091,217,112 dollars. Dodge & Cox came in second place with 2.38% stake and 6,743,055 shares worth 771,270,631 dollars. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. is in third place with 1.24% stake and 3,521,566 shares of a total value of 402,796,719 dollars. ARGA Investment Management LP rounds out the top four with a 1.09% stake, holding 3,078,803 shares worth 352,153,487 dollars. It's also worth noting that Dodge & Cox purchased 153,610 additional shares since the last update while ARGA Investment Management LP bought 358,213 new shares in the same period.
On the other hand T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. sold 132,212 shares. Overall, it looks like Baidu is in good hands, with some of the leading investment firms in the industry taking a stake. Considering their record of performance and experience in the field, these four companies would have made wise choices when it comes to investing in Baidu stock.
Do Baidu shares pay dividends?
Baidu does not currently offer dividends to shareholders. This means that investors who purchase their shares do not receive any payments from the company's profits. However, the stock has appreciated substantially since its IPO in 2005, so it may still be a good investment for those looking to generate returns from capital appreciation. There is also potential upside as Baidu continues to expand its business in the Chinese market and beyond. Ultimately, Baidu is an interesting investment opportunity for individuals who are willing to take on more risk but potentially benefit from greater rewards.
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