Baidu’s AI Pivot Hits the Gas, but Its Advertising Cash Cow Is Losing Steam
Baidu (BIDU) stock falls after missing Q2 2026 revenue and earnings estimates. Weak ad revenue hits bottom line while AI cloud jumps 50%.
Baidu is making a big bet on AI technology, which is growing really fast. But the money they make from ads—their old main business—is getting weaker, which is why their profits disappointed people this quarter.
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