Baidu's stock (BIDU-SW) soared 5.85% during pre-market trading on Tuesday, reflecting strong investor interest in the Chinese technology giant.
The significant price movement appears to be driven by news that Kunlunxin Technology, an AI chip firm majority-owned by Baidu, is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation of approximately $50 billion.
According to market reports, Kunlunxin is prioritizing potential investors who commit to purchasing its semiconductors, indicating strong commercial traction for its AI chip products ahead of the planned listing.