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In a major move towards international expansion,&nbsp;Baidu Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly preparing to test its&nbsp;autonomous ride-hailing service in Europe. 
What Happened:&nbsp;The Beijing-based internet titan has been negotiating with PostAuto, a subsidiary of Swiss Post, to bring&nbsp;its Apollo Go robotaxi service&nbsp;to Switzerland.&nbsp;Baidu plans to establish a local entity in Switzerland in the coming months and begin technology testing by year-end, according to a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/baidu-eyes-european-debut-for-driverless-taxi-5276eea6">Wall Street Journal</a>&nbsp;report.
Baidu also plans to roll out Apollo Go in Turkey, broadening its competitive reach overseas as domestic competition grows. Chinese companies, including Baidu, are increasingly targeting foreign markets as the U.S. market becomes more challenging due to heightened scrutiny from Washington.
Competition is also growing in other markets such as&nbsp;the Middle East, Japan, Singapore&nbsp;and now Europe, as Chinese tech companies vie to establish their presence.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Baidu CEO Robin Li has previously told investors that 2025 will be a key year for the company's expansion. In a significant move in February, Baidu and EV battery giant CATL agreed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/02/44017638/chinas-baidu-and-catl-team-up-to-build-next-gen-driverless-evs-integrating-advanced-battery-and-chassis-tech">collaborate </a>to explore the development of "competitive" driverless vehicles and innovative business models. 
Baidu&#8217;s plan to expand its self-driving fleet internationally reflects similar moves by several Chinese counterparts, such as WeRide, Pony.ai and Momenta, who collaborated with Uber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) earlier this year to deploy their robotaxis within Uber's fleets in Europe and the Middle East. Meanwhile, Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) position continues to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45192200/teslas-european-woes-deepen-as-new-car-sales-for-april-plunge-in-spain-as-chinese-rivals-soar">weaken </a>in Europe.
Goldman Sachs analysts note that leading driverless car companies like Baidu, WeRide and Pony.ai have a competitive edge thanks to high technological entry barriers and their advanced algorithm development and extensive data crucial for large-scale deployment.
Nevertheless, some analysts believe robotaxi services may face regulatory hurdles in Europe, largely because of safety concerns. "It will take some time for safety trials to convince regulators," Kai Wang, a Morningstar analyst told WSJ.
The shares of Baidu rose 1.55% to close at $92.50 on Wednesday. On a year-to-date basis, the shares climbed 11.85%, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Tesla Rival Baidu Expands Apollo Go Robotaxi To Europe, Sets Sights On Turkey Amid Rising Competition: Report

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The Wall Street Journal Reported Tuesday, Baidu To Start Testing Robotaxis in Switzerland by End-2025, Partnering With PostAuto; Turkey Robotaxi Tests Also Planned

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Baidu. Our analysis of options history for Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 35% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $286,572, and 9 were calls, valued at $415,089.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $120.0 for Baidu, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Baidu options trades today is 1692.85 with a total volume of 1,032.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Baidu's big money trades within a strike price range of $70.0 to $120.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Baidu Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747162871_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$146.1K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td align="right">281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>208</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>670</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Baidu</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Baidu, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Baidu</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,883,114, the price of BIDU is down by -1.27%, reaching $90.11.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 8 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Baidu</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $90.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Baidu, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Baidu, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Looking At Baidu's Recent Unusual Options Activity

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made a series of trades, with a notable buy of Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) shares. This move came on the same day as a significant rally in US-listed Chinese stocks, following an agreement between Beijing and Washington to temporarily lower tariffs on each other&#8217;s products.
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The ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) fund purchased 30,217 shares of Baidu, representing 0.3096% of the ETF. This move was in line with the broader market trend, as US-listed Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45348699/us-listed-chinese-stocks-rally-as-countries-agree-to-ease-import-tariffs">experienced a surge</a> following the easing of import tariffs between the US and China. Stocks like Alibaba Group Holding, PDD Holdings, and Baidu all gained on Monday.
On Monday, Baidu shares spiked 5.1% to $91.27. The value of the Ark Trade was $2.76 million.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKQ fund sold 107,207 shares of UiPath Inc. (PATH).</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKQ fund also sold 37,888 shares of Magna International Inc. (MGA).</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKW fund sold 103,705 shares of Rubrik Inc. (RBRK).</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKW fund bought 103,423 shares of GitLab Inc. (GTLB).</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKX fund sold 54,474 shares of UiPath Inc. (PATH).</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKX fund bought 66,966 shares of 3D Systems Corp (DDD).</li>
</ul>
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Baidu has Momentum in the 31st percentile and a Value in the 94th percentile? How do other Chinese stocks like Alibaba compare? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out here</a>.
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Cathie Wood Makes Bullish Move On Baidu: Ark Adds 30K+ Shares Amid China-US Trade Thaw

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">US-listed Chinese stocks</a> led by Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) gained on Monday.
Beijing and Washington agreed to lower tariffs on each other&#8217;s products temporarily, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/chinese-stocks-move-higher-as-trade-talks-progress-lifts-mood?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Monday.
The agreement will reduce U.S. levies of 145% on most Chinese imports to 30%, while China&#8217;s 125% duties on US goods will drop to 10% for a 90-day period.
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According to the report, the deal followed weekend negotiations in Geneva.
The Chinese electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE: NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc. XPEV, also noted strong upward momentum.
Linda Lam of Union Bancaire Privee in Hong Kong told Bloomberg that the move would relieve corporates and consumers from runaway costs and remove an escalation overhang.
In April, President Trump&nbsp;hinted at a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45168490/us-listed-chinese-stocks-soar-on-hopes-for-us-china-trade-truce" rel="noreferrer noopener">significant&nbsp;reduction in</a> tariff rates.
During an investor summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese stocks via&nbsp;the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and&nbsp;the KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Action: BABA shares were trading higher by 6.46% at $133.43 at&nbsp;the last check on Monday.
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Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after the United States and China temporarily suspended most tariffs on each other's goods.

U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday after a muted day of trade on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading over 2% in premarket.
U.S. and China announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45341884/apple-amazon-nvidia-rise-in-monday-premarket-as-us-china-agree-to-90-day-tariff-truce-neither-side-wants-a-decoupling">90-day truce</a> to pause the reciprocal tariffs on Monday and revised it from 125% to 10%.&nbsp;This comes after the White House and Chinese officials signaled significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45337811/trump-announces-total-reset-as-us-china-trade-talks-aim-to-end-tariff-war">headway in trade negotiations</a> held in Geneva over the weekend.
The U.S. will maintain its 20% tariffs on Chinese imports linked to fentanyl, keeping the overall tariff level on China at 30%. "We had very productive talks and I believe that the venue, here in Lake Geneva, added great equanimity to what was a very positive process,&#8221; said the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after the talks.
The U.S.-China joint statement also indicated Beijing&#8217;s agreement to suspend or remove all non-tariff countermeasures implemented since April 2, including sanctions on specific U.S. firms and export limits on crucial minerals, according <a href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3309975/china-us-reduce-majority-tariffs-after-first-round-trade-talks?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=homepage">to</a> the South China Morning Post.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44% and the two-year bond was at 3.98%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 92.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting. 
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>2.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>2.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>3.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
</tr>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were slightly higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 2.74% to $579.80, while the QQQ advanced 3.81% to $506.54, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Energy, real estate, consumer discretionary, and materials sectors advanced on Friday. While health care, communication services, consumer staples, and information technology sectors declined.
On the company-specific front, EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) rose 1.43% on Friday after reporting quarterly sales of $3.87 billion, down 3.6% year-over-year, in line with the Street view.
Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) fell nearly 3% after it reported first-quarter revenue of $12.011 billion, missing the consensus of $14.26 billion. Adjusted EPS was 39 cents, missing the consensus of 43 cents.
The Dow Jones index declined 119 points or 0.29% to 41,249.38, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index fell 0.071% to 5,659.91. Nasdaq Composite ended 0.004% higher at 17,928.92, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, dropped 0.16% to 2,023.07.
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<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.004%</td>
<td>17,928.92</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.071%</td>
<td>5,659.91</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.29%</td>
<td>41,249.38</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
<td>2,023.07</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
After last week, 90% of the S&amp;P 500 companies have reported quarterly results, and the performance has been strong relative to expectations, said Brian Therien, the investment strategist at Edward Jones.
Seventy-eight percent have beaten analyst estimates, with an average upside surprise of 8.6%, he highlighted. Forecasts for first-quarter earnings growth of S&amp;P 500 companies have been revised higher to 13.2%, from 6.7% at the end of the quarter.
Performance has been broad, with eight of the 11 sectors forecast to report higher earnings year-over-year.
&#8220;Wider earnings growth should drive more balanced market performance across sectors, strengthening the case for portfolio diversification, in our view,&#8221; Therien added.
Charles Schwab said in a note that they are maintaining a neutral &#8220;marketperform&#8221; rating on all sectors, a shift it made in April after the White House announced broad-reaching tariffs on imports.
&#8220;Uncertainty about the ultimate level and timing of the tariffs has made it difficult to assert a view on which sectors might outperform or underperform the S&amp;P 500 index, so we are holding all sector ratings at Marketperform until we have more clarity on trade policy,&#8221; the note stated.
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Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
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<li>On Monday, Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 10:20 a.m., and April&#8217;s monthly U.S. federal budget data will be released by 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Tuesday, April&#8217;s NFIB optimism index will be out by 6:00 a.m., whereas headline and core CPI data for April will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 5:15 a.m., Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson will speak at 9:10 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 5:40 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ended May 10 will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s U.S. retail sales, core and headline producer price index, May&#8217;s Empire State manufacturing survey, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will also be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at 8:40 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s industrial production and capacity utilization will be out by 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>March&#8217;s business inventories data and May&#8217;s home builder confidence index will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 2:05 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, April&#8217;s import price index, housing starts, and building permit data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>The preliminary consumer sentiment for May will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fox Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>) rose 0.52% in premarket on Monday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 91 cents per share on the revenue of $4.18 billion.</li>
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<li>NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) jumped 3.08% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $1.49 per share on revenue of $7.83 billion. before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWX#NYSE">SWX</a>) dropped 4.85% ahead of its earnings. Analysts expect earnings of $1.50 per share on revenue of $1.50 billion.</li>
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<li>Davita Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>) was up 2.94% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $1.95 per share on revenue of $3.21 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) was 0.095% above the flatline after it reported first-quarter earnings of 23 cents per share, in line with market estimates. The company reported $744.07 million in sales during the quarter.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Rio Tinto PLC ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>) was up 2.93% after it signed a definitive agreement for the Winu project joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>) slumped 6.65% after announcing an agreement to acquire MAG Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAG#NYSE">MAG</a>), which was up 6.62% in premarket.</li>
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<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) was up 7.18%, JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) jumped 6.05%, Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) advanced 4.64%, whereas PDD Holdings Inc. ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) gained 8.24% along with other Chinese peers amid the ongoing U.S.-China talks on tariff reductions.</li>
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US Stock Futures Rise As US, China Agree To 90-Day Tariff Pause: 'Wider Earnings Growth Should Drive More Balanced Market Performance,' Says Expert

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Baidu.
Looking at options history for Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $146,961 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $336,366.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $120.0 for Baidu during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Baidu stands at 858.0, with a total volume reaching 1,387.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Baidu, situated within the strike price corridor from $70.0 to $120.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Baidu Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746820973_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$136.8K</td>
<td>466</td>
<td align="right">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.8K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td align="right">652</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.71</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>994</td>
<td align="right">228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>137</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Baidu</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Baidu, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Baidu Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,791,618, the BIDU's price is up by 0.01%, now at $87.66. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Baidu</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $90.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Baidu, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Baidu with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

What the Options Market Tells Us About Baidu

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$98.7K</td>
<td>742</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$145.1K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 168 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.1K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 6040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4618 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 98 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 5605 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCX#NASDAQ">AMCX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 133 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 459 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 6855 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1856 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.3K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 1661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1364 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $755.0 per contract. There were 1350 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 98 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 952 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $144.0K, with a price of $2400.0 per contract. There were 2561 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 93 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 196 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $1575.0 per contract. There were 1842 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 98 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $520.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.7K, with a price of $9878.0 per contract. There were 742 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 405 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $6130.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 252 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $930.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.1K, with a price of $29025.0 per contract. There were 134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks are trading lower after two senior US lawmakers called on the SEC to delist 25 Chinese companies from US stock exchanges,

On Friday, two senior U.S. lawmakers called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist 25 Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges, citing national security concerns over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45105930/alibaba-instant-commerce-delivery">alleged military ties. </a>
The companies include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), BilliBili, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>), XPeng, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and Weibo Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WB#NASDAQ">WB</a>). The <a href="https://d1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net/production/uploaded-files/Congress%20SEC%20China-0ee0ba5b-d8af-4148-ae3d-c3e33bf120f0.pdf">complete list </a>includes 25 Chinese firms listed on U.S. stock exchanges.&nbsp;
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The Details: Rep. John Moolenaar, chair of the House China committee, and Sen. Rick Scott, chair of the Senate committee on aging, wrote to SEC chair Paul Atkins arguing that China-based firms benefit from U.S. investor capital while advancing the strategic goals of the Chinese Communist Party, including military modernization and human rights abuses. 
The lawmakers claim that, despite their commercial appearance, the companies are ultimately used for state purposes due to China's military-civil fusion policy, and that the true extent of Chinese government control is hidden from U.S. investors.&nbsp;
They urged the SEC to use its authority under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act to suspend trading and force the delisting of companies that do not adequately protect American investors. 
Why It Matters: If Chinese companies are delisted from U.S. exchanges, investors could face several key consequences including increased volatility, particularly for funds with significant exposure to Chinese equities like the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>). 
If Chinese companies are delisted from U.S. exchanges, investors could also face forced selling, reduced liquidity, potential losses, and operational hurdles. 
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US Lawmakers Urge SEC To Delist Chinese Companies Alibaba, XPeng, Baidu & More

Anthropic co‑founder Jack Clark says Silicon Valley can dial down the alarms over China's latest AI darling, DeepSeek.
What Happened: Speaking on a Hill &amp; Valley Forum panel hosted by Lightspeed's Ravi Mhatre, Clark <a href="https://youtu.be/SsEoFDc1DIg?t=728">called</a> the buzz "perhaps a bit overblown."
He said DeepSeek's new model looks "six to eight months behind" frontier systems from U.S. labs and is hobbled chiefly by scarce computing power.
Anthropic ran the same national‑security red‑team tests it uses internally and found the Chinese model "significantly behind" its own, Clark added. "Neither one is yet a concern for the Pentagon — they're simply symptoms of progress we should track," he said.
What To Know: DeepSeek, founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, grabbed headlines by open‑sourcing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/01/43253190/deepseek-ai-etfs-take-a-hard-hit-amid">R1 reasoning model</a>, claiming it cost just $5.6 million to build — a figure Wedbush analyst Dan Ives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43296460/dan-ives-says-chinese-startup-deepseeks-6-million-ai-development-assertion-is-likely-a-fictional-story">has called</a> "likely a fictional story" given the billions the West spends on comparable AI research.
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Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis recently labeled R1 "the best work to come out of China," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43586484/google-deepmind-ceo-calls-deepseek-ai-best-work-from-china-but-says-hype-is-overblown-theres-no-actual-new-scientific-advance">but stressed</a> it offered no real scientific breakthrough.
Even Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), whose GPUs power most large models, framed DeepSeek as proof that compliant hardware can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">still yield</a> competitive systems under U.S. export curbs. Yet performance gaps persist. Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/44932492/is-deepseeks-threat-overrated-a-comprehensive-analysis">technical review</a> last month concluded DeepSeek's threat to U.S. dominance is "still overrated."
Why It Matters: Technical benchmarks show DeepSeek still trails U.S. rivals, yet Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45090992/mark-zuckerberg-warns-of-serious-disadvantage-as-chinas-data-center-blitz-could-let-deepseek-leapfrog-us-ai-labs">refuses to ignore</a> China's push to build AI infrastructure. He told the Dwarkesh Podcast last week that the United States must streamline &#8220;the ability to build data centers and produce energy" or risk falling behind.
Chinese tech giants, meanwhile, keep pouring money into AI and slashing prices to grab market share. Late last month Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) rolled out its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">latest reasoning models</a>, Ernie 4.5 Turbo and Ernie X1 Turbo, while Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and other peers unveiled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/04/44796128/alibabas-quark-ai-surpasses-bytedances-doubao-with-150-million-monthly-users">developer‑friendly tools</a> that cost individuals just $1 a year. 
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Jeff Bezos‑Backed Anthropic Co‑Founder Says DeepSeek Hype Is 'Overblown,' Says R1 Trails US Labs By 'Six To Eight Months'

The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute may find resolution through the reported appointment of special envoys by Presidents&nbsp;Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.&nbsp;This could pave the way for better communication channels, analysts suggest.
What Happened: The U.S. and China are grappling with how to restart trade talks. While the Chinese have proposed the concept of special envoys, the U.S. is reluctant, favoring direct negotiations between Trump and Xi. However, the Chinese view this proposal as &#8220;risky and uncertain&#8221;, the South China Morning Post reported <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3308919/us-china-trade-stand-ease-negotiators-must-be-agreed-upon-analysts">on</a> Saturday.
Chinese experts based in Washington believe that appointing special envoys from both countries could help address and stabilize the strained relationship.
The situation is further complicated by a dispute regarding China&#8217;s role in supplying ingredients used in the illicit production of fentanyl, a powerful opioid. This led to Trump imposing a 20%&nbsp;tariff on Chinese products in&nbsp;a previous round of duty increases.
As per a Wall Street Journal report <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/beijing-weighs-fentanyl-offer-to-u-s-to-start-trade-talks-287cf233">on</a> Friday, China may use the fentanyl issue as a lever for trade talks or as a bargaining chip in future negotiations. The report also hints that China might send Minister for Public Security Wang Xiaohong to the U.S. to kickstart discussions.
Eurasia Group&#8217;s Jeremy Chan told SCMP, "Beijing is hoping to use fentanyl cooperation as either a catalyst for US-China trade talks or a bargaining chip in a future round of negotiations, rather than a goodwill gesture ahead of trade talks as Trump's team has called for.&#8221;
Why It Matters:&nbsp;This development comes in the wake of China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry &#8216;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160145/china-says-door-is-open-for-talks-while-it-is-assessing-us-trade-proposal-but-warns-coercion-and-extortion-wont-work">assessing</a>&#8216; a U.S. offer to discuss the crippling 145% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Friday. China expressed its readiness to engage in discussions but insisted that the U.S. must be prepared to rectify &#8220;erroneous practices&#8221; and revoke unilateral tariffs.
On Sunday, President Trump stated that his primary objective was to secure a fair trade agreement with China. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he mentioned that he had no plans to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. However, he added that U.S. officials were in discussions with their Chinese counterparts on a range of issues.
Earlier, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45065482/us-china-to-ease-tariffs-gradually-after-complex-talks-says-morgan-stanley-but-cuts-chinas-growth-outlook">economists</a> at Morgan Stanley projected that both nations would begin negotiations and gradually decrease tariffs on Chinese imports to 60% by the end of Q2. However, tariffs are not expected to revert to their pre-January 25 levels.
More in-depth talks in the second half of the year could further lower tariffs on Chinese imports to 34% by the end of 2025, indicating the abolition of the 20% fentanyl-related tariff.
On Friday, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed 4.67%, 4.34%, and 2.33%, respectively, after China showed openness to U.S. trade talks.
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China Pushes For Special Envoys As Direct Deal With Trump Deemed 'Risky', Plans Fentanyl Concessions As Negotiating Leverage: Report

<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/8d87d093-3fad-4ee0-af16-2f1e835ef286">https://www.ft.com/content/8d87d093-3fad-4ee0-af16-2f1e835ef286</a>

'US lawmakers urge SEC to delist Alibaba and Chinese companies'- Financial Times

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$65.9K</td>
<td>15.4K</td>
<td>78.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$69.4K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>722</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$113.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>285</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>99</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 132 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.9K, with a price of $497.0 per contract. There were 15466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 204 contract(s) at a $124.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.4K, with a price of $342.0 per contract. There were 54 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 722 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $1200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $113.1K, with a price of $3770.0 per contract. There were 1788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 285 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 168 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 118 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.0K, with a price of $534.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.8K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 99 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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5 Communication Services Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a> Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;gained on Friday. The Chinese electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), also noted strong upward momentum.
Beijing said on Friday that it was considering holding talks with the Trump administration after senior U.S. officials repeatedly attempted to start negotiations.
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China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/asia/china-us-tariffs-talks.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">said in a statement to</a> the New York Times that it was considering the U.S. offer to talk, provided Washington cancels its tariffs on Chinese goods.
President Trump intensified geopolitical tensions with China by raising tariffs on Chinese goods to a minimum of 145% while omitting China from a 90-day pause on its tariffs, unlike its other trading partner countries.
China retaliated with its tariffs on U.S. goods, blocking some American companies from doing business in China and restricting exports of critical minerals catering to semiconductors, drones, and cars.
China&#8217;s manufacturing activity for April showed that the factories posted their sharpest monthly slowdown in more than a year.
Last week, President Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44968199/us-listed-china-stocks-surge-as-trump-hints-at-tariff-cuts-and-softening-trade-tensions" rel="noreferrer noopener">hinted at a substantial</a> reduction in tariff rates as he proposed treating China fairly as its trading partner.
During an investor summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese stocks via iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock gained 4.09% on Friday. PDD was up 3.82, BIDU was up 2.54%, NIO was up 3.82%, LI was up 3.01%, and XPEV was up 6.27%.
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US Listed Chinese Stocks Soar On Hopes for US-China Trade Truce

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BIDU, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Baidu.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $174,325, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $432,665.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $105.0 for Baidu during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Baidu stands at 2791.4, with a total volume reaching 7,845.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Baidu, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $105.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Baidu Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746194457_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>813</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$93.6K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$79.8K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Baidu</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
<h3>Where Is Baidu Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 389,805, the price of BIDU is up by 3.16%, reaching $90.69.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 19 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Baidu</h3>
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In a strategic move,&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) has advanced the rollout of its rapid-delivery service, Taobao Instant Commerce. This accelerates the rivalry with&nbsp;JD.com&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)and&nbsp;Meituan (OTC: MPNGY).
What Happened: The service, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45105930/alibaba-instant-commerce-delivery">initially slated</a> for a May 6 launch in 50 key Chinese cities, offers quick delivery of food, groceries, electronics, and apparel. The expedited launch, announced on Weibo on Friday, is a response to the increasing local demand for swift and cost-effective delivery, a vital component of urban living in China, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308856/alibaba-launches-taobao-fast-delivery-service-ahead-time-challenge-jdcom-meituan?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cm&amp;utm_campaign=enlz-china&amp;utm_content=20250502&amp;tpcc=enlz-china&amp;UUID=03787f75-eeb3-47ab-bf96-c3d147adf8af&amp;next_article_id=3308793&amp;article_id_list=3308856,3308793&amp;tc=3">reported</a> South China Morning Post.
Alibaba&#8217;s latest service aims to deliver&nbsp;online food orders and&nbsp;consumer goods in under an hour. This rapidity is facilitated by China&#8217;s extensive delivery workforce and the application of advanced algorithms in warehousing, mapping, and matching.
The new service—which spans categories like food, groceries, electronics, and clothing—represents an upgrade to Alibaba's original local delivery system, with order fulfillment managed by its food delivery arm, Ele.me.
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Why It Matters: This move comes on the heels of Alibaba&#8217;s recent advancements in artificial intelligence. Earlier this week, Alibaba <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45057716/alibabas-qwen-3-launch-takes-aim-at-deepseeks-disruption-and-baidus-ernie-turbo-models">introduced </a>Qwen 3, its most sophisticated AI model to date, featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities.
This development is part of a larger trend of Chinese tech giants <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">aggressively investing </a>in AI to expand their market share. Recently, Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) lowered its AI model prices by nearly 80% to rival Alibaba and DeepSeek in China&#8217;s growing AI price war.
With consumer spending in China remaining sluggish, e-commerce growth has also decelerated, prompting major platform operators to intensify competition through consumer subsidies and enhanced services. Notably, Alibaba&#8217;s early launch of Taobao Instant Commerce underscores the company&#8217;s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and stay ahead in the competitive market.
During Friday pre-market, ADR of JD.Com, Alibaba and Baidu climbed 4.6%, 3.97% and 2.68%, respectively, as Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that it is assessing U.S. trade proposals and is open for talks. 
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CNNマネーの『恐怖＆貪欲指数』 は市場全体のセンチメントに若干の改善が見られたことを示したが、月曜日と同じく『極度の恐怖』圏のままである。
月曜日に上昇したにもかかわらず、米国株式は先週は下落した。ダウ平均株価は約3.1%下落し、2023年3月以来最悪の週となった。主要３指数はいずれも、前回の取引に続く上昇を記録しました。S&amp;P 500は2%以上下落し、4週連続のマイナスとなった。
ゲス ？(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) の株は、WHP Global社から1株あたり現金13ドルでの買収提案があったと発表した後、30％急騰した。 バイドゥ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) の株は、同社がERNIE 4.5と深層思考モデルERNIE X1の提供を発表した後、9％上昇した。
経済指標では、2月の米国小売売上高は前月比0.2％増、前月は1.2％減（改定値）となり市場予想の0.6％増を下回った。また、３月のNYエンパイアステート製造業景況指数は26ポイント減の-20.0を記録し、2023年5月以来の最低値になった。３月のNAHB /ウェルズファーゴ住宅市場指数は39に下がり、先月の42からの下落した。
S&amp;P500のセクターについては、不動産、エネルギー、日用消費品の株が、先週末に上昇した。一方で、日用品の株は週明けの取引で下落した。
月曜日、ダウは約353ポイント上昇し、41,841.63ドルで引けた。S&amp;P500は0.64％上昇し5,675.12ドル、ナスダック総合指数も0.31％上昇し17,808.66ドルで引けました。
本日の投資家たちが注目しているのは、IHS ホールディングス(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHS#NYSE">IHS</a>) 、 ヘルスエクイティ(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQY#NASDAQ">HQY</a>) 、 ストーン (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NASDAQ">STNE</a>) の決算発表です。
『CNNビジネス 恐怖＆貪欲指数』とは？
『恐怖＆貪欲指数』の現在22.1、先週は20.9、先週月曜日から『極度の恐怖』のままである。
この 恐怖＆貪欲指数とは、現在の市場センチメントを測定する。この指数は、恐怖心が高まると株価に圧力がかかり、一方で欲望が高まるとその逆の影響が出る。この指数は7つの同じ比重を持つ指標に基づいて計算される。この指数は0から100の間の値を取り、０が最大の恐怖を示し、100が最大の欲望を示す。
p&gt; 次の一手: 
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過熱した米国株から苦境に立つ中国株に投資家の資金が流れる中、中国株が15年ぶりにS&amp;P500を上回る強力な四半期の業績を達成する見込み。投資家は<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">政策に期待</a>、米国株から中国株に乗り換えている。
iシェアーズ中国大型株ETF（NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>）の3月17日の終値は年初来26.6％上昇、2009年初め以来の最高の四半期の業績を達する見通しである。一方、SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF トラスト（NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>）は、年初来3.2％下落、中国株との相対的なパフォーマンスは約30％に達し、2007年中旬以来の最大の差。
バリュー・パートナーズ・グループ(Value Partners Group) は、中国株市場について楽観的であり、「中国A株市場は底値に近い。価格や市場の期待も低いため、下落リスクは少ない」という内容のメールを月曜日に発表した。
同社は、トランプ関税、政治、中国の内需重視の国内政策と供給サイド対策に関する不確実性による変動はあるものの、2025年には市場が上昇傾向に向かうと予測している。
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">チャート：中国株2007年以来の最高四半期でS&amp;P500を上回る</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-828125" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/17162512/image-140-1024x529.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/17162512/image-140-1024x529.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/17162512/image-140-300x155.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/17162512/image-140-768x396.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/17162512/image-140-1536x793.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/17162512/image-140.png 1920w" alt="" width="1024" height="529" /></figure>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">消費刺激を促進させる中国の政策</h1>
先週日曜日、中国政府は国内消費を刺激するための「特別行動計画」を発表した。この計画には、収入の増加、社会保障の拡大、製品の品質向上、支出を刺激するための購入制限の緩和を目的とした政策が盛り込まれている。
ゴールドマン・サックスのエコノミスト、ヤン・ユーティン(Yuting Yang)氏は、景気刺激策の方向性を認めながらも「資金調達と実施の両方が重要である」と主張した。
中国では不安定な不動産市場や労働需要の低迷により、消費者の信頼感が低下し、苦戦している。
さらに、ヤン氏は、「家計収入の改善とより持続可能な消費の回復を促進するためには、不動産価格の安定、労働需要の改善、そしてより良い社会保障ネットワークの設立が必要だ」とも付け加えた。
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ハイテク大手企業が市場急騰を導く</h1>
月曜日には、アリババ・グループ・ホールディングス（NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>）の株価が4.6％急伸し、年初来の急伸率は驚異的な74％に達した。
一方、バイドゥ（NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>）は、最新のAIモデル「アーニー(Ernie) X1」を発表して9％以上の急騰。同社はアーニー X1が半分の費用でディープシークのAIと同等のパフォーマンスをすると主張しており、世界的な技術競争における中国のAIへの意欲を強めている。
現時点の数字には説得力がある。中国株は2007年以来に見られないほどのペースで米国株を上回り、驚異的な回復が見られる。この急騰が一時的なものなのか、それとも、長期的なトレンドのはじまりなのかは北京の経済成長と投資家の信頼にかかっている。
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投資家が政策転換を期待する中、中国株はS&P 500を上回り、2007年以来最高の四半期になる見込み

<h4>要点</h4>
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<li>WeRideが、売上高の減少と損失の拡大を報告しつつ、100億ドル以上の時価総額を誇るという自己紹介のもと、米国に上場を申請した</li>
<li>同社のR&amp;D（研究開発）費用は、今年上半期において売上高の3倍以上となる規模だった</li>
</ul>
エディス・テリー氏の執筆
先週、自動運転車メーカーであるWeRide社がナスダック上場を申請した際、それは大きなアナウンスとなるはずだった。昨年3月、ブルームバーグはこのような上場が事実上5億ドルにも上るほどの資金を調達すると予想し、中国企業がニューヨークで行った中では、2021年のライドシェア大手DiDi Globalの44億ドルIPO（新規株式公開）に次ぐ規模となると報じた。
しかし、その間に同じような中国自動運転のIPOが次々と市場に出て、状況は一変した。それが上場を果たした企業のうちわずかなものにとってのパフォーマンスも印象的ではなかったとはいえ、WeRide社のIPOの興味深い点がある。
WeRide社の会長兼CEOであるハン・シュウ氏は、中国の自動運転部門の首脳として名高い百度（NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a> ）の元首席科学者だった。それ以前は、イリノイ大学で博士号を取得した後、ミズーリ大学の電気・コンピューター工学の教授を務めていた。
CTO（最高技術責任者）のリ・ヤン氏は、WeRide社を2017年にハン氏と共に創業する前に、マイクロソフト、Meta、そしてNEV企業であるU Power Ltd.で働いていた。同社の取締役会には、Mubadala Disruptive Investments北京事務所長のモハメド・アルバドル氏や、Qiming Investment Partnersの創業者であるクアン・ジーシン氏が名を連ねている。
ルノー・日産・三菱自動車連合の派生企業であり、WeRide社のクライアントであるAlliance Venturesは、主要な投資家としてIPO株式を9700万ドルで購入することを約束した。同社はこれまで11回の出資ラウンドで10億ドル以上を調達しており、今年6月にも出資ラウンドを実施している。このラウンドにはAlliance Ventures、Mubudala Investment Authority、カーライル、Qiming、ボッシュ、チップのスーパースターであるNvidiaらが参加した。
2022年の出資により、WeRide社の評価額は51億ドルとなり、今回の6月の出資によりその評価が倍以上の121億ドルにまで膨れ上がっている。WeRide社のIPOは、モルガン・スタンレー、JPモルガン、及び中国を代表する投資銀行である中国国際金融股份有限公司（CICC）からなる豪華な一群のアンダーライタたちを誇っている。
もう１つのセールスポイントは、WeRide社の国際的な影響力である。同社は、中国、シンガポール、アラブ首長国連邦、そしてアジア、中東、ヨーロッパの合計7ヶ国30都市でサービスを展開しており、自動運転タクシーのフリート検証を行なっている。WeRide社の見解によると、同社は2019年以降の中国と中東での商業運用において、1700日間に渡って事故を起こしていないとのこと。
ただ、この上場が資金調達の規模という意味で新たなフィールドを切り開くとは確信できる人物は皆無だ。中国ルネサンスは、このIPOがたった1億ドルしか調達しないかもしれないと予想しているが、同社の数千億ドル規模の時価総額とルノー・日産・三菱自動車の約9700万ドルもの出資が既に確定していることを考えると、この数値は低すぎるように思える。
自動運転技術の中で、WeRide社は「世界で最初のもの」と主張する部分がいくつかある。しかしながら、同社の財務状況は、自動運転車輌エコシステムの中でトップクラスの企業とは言い難い。この業界では皆が大きな資金をR&amp;Dに投じているが、それにより利益が出ていない。WeRide社は自社を「アセットライト」企業と位置づけており、その結果として収益は極めて低い状況にある。また、この会社は昨年、売上の55%を占める最大の顧客に非常に依存している。
<h3>売上の減少</h3>
同社は6月末時点で18億人民元の現金を持っていたが、今年上半期の売上高は1億5000万元にとどまり、昨年同期の1億8300万元からほぼ20%も減少している。2023年の売上は40億2000万元で、2022年の5億2800万元からも20%以上減少した。売上規模はまだまだ小さいが、成長力を投資家に売り込む上では楽観的な結果とは言えない。
2023年に売上が減少した背景には、WeRide社の主要顧客である中国国際バス（Yutong Bus Co.）が過剰生産のために2023年にはロボバスを購入しなくなったことがある。その結果、WeRide社のロボバスの売上は、2022年の90台から、昨年はわずか19台にまで落ち込んだ。2019年から2023年までの4年間で、WeRide社は合計147台のロボバスと19台の自動運転タクシーを販売した。また、同社はロボバンとロボ掃除機も製造している。
一方で、WeRide社のサービス提供はある程度改善されている。同社のサービスからの収益は2024年上半期で1億2900万元に達し、その売上額は製品販売の2100万元の6倍以上となっている。WeRide社の主なコストはR&amp;D費用であり、今年上半期には5億1700万元に上り、前年同期比で37%増加した。このR&amp;D費用は売上高の3倍以上を占めている。
6ヶ月間の損失は、1年前に比べて8億8200万元から7億2300万元に拡大している。
同社は、今年ロボタクシーの大規模生産を始め、2025年にはロボバスの大規模生産も始める予定であり、その結果として状況は改善するはずだ。WeRide社が公開した調査によると、完全自動運転車輌の市場は2030年までで1700億ドルに達するだろうとのことで、そのうちの3分の1以上の部分が中国市場である。中国メディアの報道によれば、WeRide社はロボバス2000台の意向を受け取り、ロボバンについては1万台以上の意向を受け取ったという。
自動運転車輌企業としては最も注目を集めているかもしれないWeRide社だが、市場には他にも多くの同様の企業が存在している。トヨタにバックアップされた自動運転タクシースタートアップである<a href="https://thebambooworks.com/pony-ai-gallops-towards-u-s-listing-with-eye-on-lower-tech-autonomous-driving/">Pony.ai</a>やBYDにバックアップされた自動運転ソフトウェア開発企業である<a href="https://thebambooworks.com/momenta-accelerates-its-drive-towards-u-s-listing/">Momenta</a>も、中国証券規制当局の認可を受けて米国でのIPOを実施する予定だ。
自動車用チップの設計に携わるHorizon Roboticsや<a href="https://thebambooworks.com/black-sesame-test-drives-into-hong-kong-coasting-on-new-rules-for-high-tech-hot-shots/">Black Sesame Technology</a>、および無人運転ソフトウェアのプロバイダーである<a href="https://thebambooworks.com/zongmu-joins-autonomous-driving-queue-at-hong-kong-ipo-tollgate/">Zongmu Technology</a>も、香港での上場を申請している。また、自動運転技術のテストを行っているのは、iMotion Automotive（1274.HK）とHesai（NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>）である。それぞれの企業は、過去1年間で香港と米国で上場を果たしている。
ここまで多くの企業が集まっている状況下で、WeRide社はどうやって差別化を図るのか。同社は、部分自動運転から完全自動運転まで、商用化の完全なレンジの自動運転商品及びサービスを提供している唯一の企業であると自負している。また、WeRide Goと呼ばれる同社のアプリは、「他の共有モビリティプラットフォームと提携し、地域の市場にアプローチする」としている。
ルネーサンス・日産・三菱自動車連合のアライアンス以外にも、WeRide社のパートナーはいくつか存在している。その中には、中国最大手バスメーカーである厦門金旅バス（Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus）や、フォードと江鈴（Jiangling Motors）の合弁会社であるJMCフォード・モーターズ、そして現代自動車も含まれる。
投資家たちも、新規上場が相次いでいる状況に疲れてしまっているのかもしれない。既に上場を果たしている企業の中で、2023年12月のIPO価格から約8%下回っているだけでなく、2023年4月のピークから75%も下がっている新興企業の株価を持つ&lt;iMotionがその一例である。また、Hesai社は2023年2月の上場以降、時価総額の81%を失っている。
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) が人工知能（AI）分野において抱える野心的な課題は、同社にとって重要な市場である中国で大きな障害に直面している。
出来事：AppleのAI分野における拡大は、アップグレードされた音声アシスタントSiriを含むもので、中国の厳格なAI規制によって妨げられていると<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/20/apple-ai-push-faces-big-challenges-in-china.html">CNBCが報じたところによると</a>、このことが明らかになった。
同社の中国におけるシェアは、Huaweiなどの中国勢企業に対抗しきれておらず、その企業たちは独自のAI機能を推進している。
Appleは、AIの初回展開についてはその機能はアメリカ英語でのみ提供され、その後でより多くの言語、機能、プラットフォームが提供されると発表している。しかし、同社は規制環境が複雑であることで知られる中国市場における計画については一切言及していない。
「中国はAI規制環境があるため、AI分野におけるAppleの大きな発表が先週できたことについては大いに賛辞を送りたい」と、同レポートによると、IDCのデバイスリサーチ部門のヴァイスプレジデントであるBryan Ma氏は述べている。
近年、中国は特にデータ保護と大規模な言語モデルに関する点を中心にAIについて厳格な規制を実施している。これらの規制は、Appleにとって課題となるだろう。同社のAIの機能のいくつかは自社の言語モデルに基づいており、これには中国当局の認可が必要となるからだ。
地元の規制に対応するため、Appleはおそらく、デバイス上で利用可能なAIモデルとクラウドベースのAIモデルの両方を開発する必要があるだろうと、CanalysのアナリストであるNicole Peng氏は述べている。
さらに、Appleが中国で使用しているOpenAIのChatGPTは、中国で使用することが禁止されているため、国内向けの同等の製品を見つける必要がある。これにより、同社が今後、自社の言語モデルと音声アシスタントを搭載することができるかもしれない、と同氏は付け加えた。その際、中国のテックグローバル企業であるBaidu（NASDAQ：BIDU）やAlibaba（NYSE：BABA）との提携が実現する可能性がある。
Appleが中国でAIを成功させるためには、中国のユーザーのニーズに合ったデバイス上でのAI体験を提供する必要があると、CCS Insightの最高アナリストであるBen Wood氏は述べている。
中国におけるAppleのAI展開が成功するためには、同社は中国のユーザーに共感を持ってもらえるAI体験をデバイス上で提供する必要がある。
今回の出来事が重要な理由：AppleのAIに対する展望は新しいものではない。最近、Deepwater Asset ManagementのGene Munster氏は、AppleがBaiduやAlibabaとの提携を通じて中国でのAI展開を模索する可能性があると示唆した。彼は、これらの提携がChatGPTのようなサードパーティのAI機能を中国市場で紹介するのに役立つだろうと指摘している。
Appleは、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39269940/apples-ai-breakthroughs-at-wwdc-2024-lead-to-higher-iphone-sales-projections-by-gol">WWDC 2024</a>で、オペレーティング・システム（OS）の重要なアップデートと、Apple IntelligenceとChatGPTの統合を含む新しいジェネレーティブAI機能を発表した。 ゴールドマン・サックスのアナリストは、これらの進歩が製品のアップグレード需要を促進し、将来のAIモデルを搭載するための手立てを開くだろうと考えている。
3月には、Appleは中国国内での自社デバイスにおいて先進的なジェネレーティブAIテクノロジーを組み込むために、Baiduとの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37892837/apple-wants-to-strengthen-presence-in-china-in-talks-with-baidu-over-ai-collaboration">予備的な協議を開始した</a>。この動きは、中国のサイバースペース規制機関が、製品の公開前にジェネレーティブAIモデルを審査することを義務付けている中国法に合致している。
株価の動き：Apple Inc.の株は、この日の取引で2.15％下落した209.68ドルで最後の取引が終了した。アフターマーケット取引では0.15％上昇している。年初来の株価の変動は12.95％の上昇。 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Proのデータ</a>によれば、株価の変動は12.95％の上昇

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