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ImmunityBio, Inc. is a clinical stage immunotherapy company. It develops next generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancers and infectious diseases. The company's immunotherapy platform activates both the innate and adaptive immune systems to create long term immunological memory. ImmunityBio was founded by Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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ImmunityBio is rallying as the community anticipates significant recognition for its groundbreaking cancer therapies, spurred by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's compelling presentations and extreme short interest fueling discussions of an imminent squeeze.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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DJT is trending due to intense community debate surrounding Donald Trump's State of the Union address, as many speculate whether the speech will ignite a rally, given the stock often acts as a proxy for his political sentiment, or further its decline amid discussions of his legal issues and economic policies.

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SPY is trending as the community speculates intensely on potential market-moving comments from a political address, while also closely watching an upcoming major AI chipmaker's earnings report for broader market direction.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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NVIDIA is at the center of market attention ahead of its highly anticipated Q4 earnings report, with community discussion intensely focused on whether a potential blowout performance will propel the stock to new highs or trigger a "sell the news" event. This uncertainty is heightened by ongoing debates about AI spending, market maker influence, and concerns over China export controls.

Lucid Group, Inc. manufactures electric vehicles. It designs, develops, and builds energy storage systems for electric vehicles and supplies automakers with the battery pack system needed to power hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Lucid Group Inc

Lucid Group is trending after reporting mixed Q4 results, which showed increased revenue but also widening losses and substantial cash burn, fueling community debate over its long-term viability. The market is weighing future model launches and recent layoffs against persistent dilution concerns and the financial backing of the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix is trending amidst a high-stakes bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, as WBD's board deems a higher Paramount Skydance offer potentially superior, giving Netflix a four-day window to respond. The community is fiercely debating if Netflix should raise its bid, risking further dilution, or walk away to collect a significant breakup fee, with added political scrutiny impacting the decision.

Cava Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. It operates through the following segments: CAVA and CAVA Foods. The CAVA segment includes the operations of all company-owned CAVA restaurants. The CAVA Foods segment includes the production of dips and spreads used in CAVA restaurants as well as sales from the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) business. The company was founded by Brett Schulman, Ike Grigoropoulus, Dimitri Moshovitis, and Theodore Xenohristos in 2010 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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CAVA Group Inc

CAVA Group is trending following its earnings report, which showcased strong revenue growth and new restaurant openings for fiscal 2025, alongside a positive outlook for fiscal 2026. The community is actively debating its high valuation and moderated same-store sales growth against its aggressive expansion strategy and perceived market share gains over competitors like Chipotle.

First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company, which engages in the provision of solar modules. It is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium tellurid (CdTe) solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

First Solar Inc

First Solar is trending after strong earnings were met with lower-than-expected 2026 sales guidance, triggering a sharp sell-off and community debate over the outlook, with bulls highlighting its U.S. manufacturing and competitive edge for growing energy demand, while bears focus on the near-term revenue concerns.

Corning, Inc. engages in the provision of glass for notebook computers, flat panel desktop monitors, display televisions, and other information display applications, carrier network and enterprise network products for the telecommunications industry, ceramic substrates for gasoline and diesel engines in automotive and heavy-duty vehicle markets, laboratory products for the scientific community and polymer products for biotechnology applications, optical materials for the semiconductor industry and the scientific community, and polycrystalline silicon products and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Optical Communications, Display Technologies, Specialty Materials, Environmental Technologies, and Life Sciences. The Optical Communications segment is classified into two main product groupings: carrier and enterprise network. The carrier network group consists of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data, and voice communications. The enterprise network group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments, and individuals for their own use. The Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for flat panel displays, including organic light-emitting diodes and liquid crystal displays that are used primarily in televisions, notebook computer, desktop monitors, tablets, and handheld devices. The Specialty Materials segment is involved in the manufacture of products that provide material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and crystals, and precision metrology instruments and software. The Environmental Technologies segment focuses on manufacturing ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile applications. The Life Sciences segment develops, manufactures, and supplies laboratory products. The company was founded by Amory Houghton Sr. in 1851 and is headquartered in Corning, NY.

Corning, Inc.

Corning is experiencing a significant rally as escalating demand for its fiber optic solutions positions it as a critical infrastructure play for the accelerating buildout of AI data centers. The community is actively discussing a major agreement to supply a hyperscaler, anticipating additional similar deals, even as some caution about its rapid ascent and overbought indicators.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

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Navitas Semiconductor is trending as the community debates its cutting-edge GaN and SiC power platforms, which promise breakthrough efficiency for next-gen AI data centers and critical infrastructure. While enthusiasm is high for its potential role within hyperscaler ecosystems, including NVIDIA, the immediate conversation is centered on the anticipation of definitive, revenue-generating contracts to offset declining revenue and validate its high valuation.

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Baidu Unveils First Dividend and $5 Billion Buyback Plan: ETFs in Focus 

Baidu unveils its first-ever dividend and a $5 billion buyback plan, signaling a shift toward shareholder returns. ETFs tied to BIDU come into focus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Currently, Baidu trades on the Nasdaq and also maintains a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.&nbsp;</li><li>The contemplated upgrade could allow broader participation from mainland Chinese capital.</li><li>On January 2,&nbsp;Baidu said that its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin, submitted an application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for a possible spin-off.</li></ul>Baidu Inc. (BIDU) is reportedly evaluating a move that could significantly reshape how global and mainland investors access its shares as the Chinese technology and AI powerhouse is in early discussions about shifting its Hong Kong listing to “primary” status.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/baidu-is-said-to-explore-upgrading-hk-listing-to-primary-status?srnd=homepage-americas">report</a>, the change is expected to broaden its investor base and potentially shield the firm from geopolitical risks tied to U.S.-China tensions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Context Of The Review</h2>Currently, Baidu trades on the Nasdaq and also maintains a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.&nbsp;According to the report, this structure makes its shares more accessible in Asia but leaves mainland Chinese investors unable to trade them through cross-border channels like Stock Connect, which links exchanges in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.&nbsp;The contemplated upgrade could change that dynamic, allowing broader participation from mainland Chinese capital.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BIDU">Baidu stock</a> traded over 2% higher in Wednesday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory while message volume shifted to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_14_051618_png_acd8e3bd03.webp" alt="BIDU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:15 a.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="933" height="102"><figcaption>BIDU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:15 a.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Geopolitical And Market Drivers</h2>A primary listing would help Baidu mitigate the threat of tightening U.S. regulatory pressures, especially since Chinese tech firms have faced heightened scrutiny and potential delisting risks on U.S. exchanges.According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/23/cnbc-the-china-connection-newsletter-chinese-stocks-risk-us-delisting.html">report</a>, in 2025, President Donald Trump’s “America First Investment Policy” memorandum raised renewed concerns about whether Chinese companies could be delisted from U.S. stock exchanges.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Baidu’s Strategic Growth And AI Focus</h2>The latest move comes after&nbsp;Baidu said that its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin, submitted an application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 1, setting the stage for a possible spin-off and separate debut.Baidu’s consideration attains importance as China aims to close the AI dominance gap. According to a Financial Times report, Microsoft President Brad Smith said U.S. artificial intelligence companies are losing ground to Chinese competitors in attracting users outside Western countries.&nbsp;BIDU stock has gained over 87% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/visa-teams-up-with-bvnk-to-enable-stablecoin-payments-amid-washington-s-push-for-clarity/cmUL7c0R4eP">Visa Teams Up With BVNK To Enable Stablecoin Payments Amid Washington’s Push For Clarity</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Baidu Reportedly Weighs Hong Kong Primary Listing Amid Rising US-China Market Tensions

According to a Bloomberg report, the change is expected to broaden Baidu’s investor base and potentially shield the firm from geopolitical risks tied to U.S.-China tensions.

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According to a Bloomberg report, the change is expected to broaden Baidu’s investor base and potentially shield the firm from geopolitical risks tied to U.S.-China tensions.


ETFs in Spotlight as Alibaba Misses on Q2 Earnings Despite Higher Revenues

Alibaba's fiscal Q2 profit plunge and rising AI investments put ETFs like PGJ and ONLN in focus for diversified e-commerce exposure.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The delivery numbers from last week reportedly include 4,300 units of its main brand Nio, 4,500 units from its sub-brand Onvo, and 1,500 units from its Firefly brand.&nbsp;</li><li>In September, Nio CEO William Li said on the company’s post-earnings call that it is aiming to deliver an average of 50,000 units per month across all three brands in the fourth quarter.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Chinese EV maker Nio (NIO) reportedly delivered 10,300 vehicles last week, marking the second consecutive week with deliveries surpassing 10,000 units.CnEVPost <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/10/28/nio-delivers-10300-cars-week-oct-26/">reported</a> on Tuesday, citing local media Securities Times, that last week's deliveries included 4,300 units of its main brand, Nio, 4,500 units from its sub-brand, Onvo, and 1,500 units from its Firefly brand.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nio’s EV Delivery Growth</h2>The company is rapidly ramping up EV deliveries. In the third quarter, it delivered 87,071 vehicles, up 40.8% year over year. In late September, the company launched its premium three-row SUV, the all-new ES8, which it expects to boost deliveries in the fourth quarter.In September, Nio CEO William Li <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nio-expects-sales-bump-for-remainder-of-year-after-new-models-bring-strong-demand/chv6z3WRdFg">said</a> on the company’s post-earnings call that it is aiming to deliver an average of 50,000 units per month across all three brands in the fourth quarter, for a total quarterly delivery target of 150,000 units.He added that, with the new ES8 and the Onvo L90, launched on July 31, the company sees higher market demand than it expected before launch.Li also said in September that the company is focusing on ramping up production for its existing models and has therefore decided not to launch or deliver any new models this year. While the company had previously planned to launch the Onvo L80 this year, it has now decided to postpone it due to capacity constraints, he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around NIO stayed within the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘low’ levels.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">NYSE-listed NIO shares</a> have gained 61% this year and about 21% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-registrations-slumped-nearly-19-percent-in-eu-in-september-despite-rising-ev-demand/cLGjW7LR3HL">Tesla Registrations Slumped Nearly 19% In EU In September Despite Rising EV Demand</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Nio Reportedly Sold Over 10,000 Vehicles For Two Consecutive Weeks

The delivery numbers from last week reportedly include 4,300 units of its main brand Nio, 4,500 units from its sub-brand Onvo, and 1,500 units from its Firefly brand. 

Nio, Inc. (NIO) shares climbed over 2% in the early premarket trading on Wednesday after the Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker reported record monthly and quarterly deliveries.On Stocktwits,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">Nio’s stock</a> was among the top five trending equity tickers as of early Wednesday. That said, sentiment toward the stock was ‘neutral’ (51/100) early Wednesday, although improving from the ‘bearish’ mood seen the day before. The message volume on the stream was at 'normal' levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:615/56;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_01_at_5_18_49_AM_png_68ecd9dbdc.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-01 at 5.18.49 AM.png" width="615" height="56"><figcaption>NIO sentiment and message volume as of 5:15 a.m. ET, Oct. 1 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Shanghai, China-based Nio reported deliveries of 34,749 in September,&nbsp;representing a 64% increase from the same month last year. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, sales rose 11%. Brand-wise breakup is as follows:<ul><li>Nio-branded premium EVs: 13,728 premium&nbsp;</li><li>Onvo-branded smart family EVs: 15,246&nbsp;</li><li>Firefly branded small, smart, high-end EVs: 5,775 vehicles</li></ul>&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Chinese peers XPeng (XPEV) and Li Auto (LI) also reported&nbsp;their delivery&nbsp;figures, with the former clocking 95% YoY and 10% sequential growth to 41,581 EVs. The latter’s September deliveries were at 33,951 units, marking a more modest 19% YoY climb.Nio delivered 87,071 vehicles in the third quarter, also a record and representing a 40.8% YoY increase. The performance, however, aligned with the low end of the guidance range of 87,000 to 91,000 units, issued in early September.Nio officially launched its flagship premium SUV, the all-new ES8, on September 20, with user deliveries starting shortly after. “Setting a new benchmark for the premium large three-row battery electric SUVs, the All-New ES8 offers users a refined, safe, and seamless experience on every journey towards a new horizon,” the company said.A bullish watcher on the Stocktwits platform lauded the deliveries report as “big news.” “The road ahead? Even brighter. Let’s keep breaking records together,” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Monadgrips/message/630582379</stembedurl>Another user saw a big day ahead for the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Monadgrips/message/630582165</stembedurl>For the year-to-date period, Nio stock has gained about 75%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alphabet-stock-outperformed-mega-cap-tech-peers-in-q3-thanks-to-38-quarterly-jump-best-in-nearly-2-decades-but-retail-holds-off/chCoUELR3aG">Alphabet Stock Outperformed Mega-Cap Tech Peers In Q3, Thanks To 38% Quarterly Jump — Best In Nearly 2 Decades: But Retail Holds Off</a>

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Shanghai, China-based Nio reported deliveries of 34,749 in September, up 64% from the same month last year.

Shanghai, China-based Nio reported deliveries of 34,749 in September, representing a 64% increase from the same month last year.

Should You Buy Alibaba ETFs as Stock Surges on AI Investment Push?

Alibaba shares surge on AI push, spotlighting ETF plays like ONLN, FNGS, PGJ and NITE. But is there margin pressure? 

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) remain on the radar of retail investors after the Chinese e-commerce giant reported strong earnings for the June quarter last Friday, and rumors suggested that the company is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) chip.The sustained interest follows Wall Street analysts raising their expectations for the company and reports that an Alibaba-backed robotics company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.A CNBC report, citing two people familiar with the matter,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/29/alibaba-is-developing-a-new-ai-chip-heres-what-we-know-so-far.html">stated</a> that Alibaba is developing an AI chip designed for inference, rather than training large-language models (LLMs). The rumored move comes amid the U.S. ban on high-performance computing chip exports to China amid national security concerns.The stock was among the trending equity tickers on Stocktwits early Tuesday. The 24-hour message volume on the Alibaba stream spiked by 360% leading up to late Monday.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">Alibaba’s stock</a> stayed ‘extremely bullish’ (87/100) by early Tuesday, and the message volume was ‘extremely high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:621/52;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_02_at_3_03_32_AM_png_c6e8cca2e1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-02 at 3.03.32 AM.png" width="621" height="52"><figcaption>BABA sentiment and message volume as of 3 a.m. ET, Sept. 2 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish watcher expected the stock to trade above $150 on Tuesday before going past $200 by the end of the week.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/CorruptMarketSurfer/message/627187942</stembedurl>Another user said both technicals and fundamentals point upwards, adding that “there is going to be a shakeout to clear the paper hands.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Zombie_Moose/message/627187382</stembedurl>The quarterly results released on Friday showed sales rising a modest 2% year-over-year (YoY) to $34.57 billion, but the company’s Cloud Intelligence unit revenue climbed 26%.Quarterly net income per share jumped 76% YoY to $5.9 billion.&nbsp;Alibaba’s stock received a string of price target boosts following the results, The Fly reported.<ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>BofA Securities maintained a ‘Buy’ rating and raised the price target for Alibaba’s U.S.-listed stock to $152 from $135. The firm lauded the company for an in-line quarter, positive cloud growth and robust e-commerce business.</li><li>Citi left its rating for Alibaba unchanged at ‘Buy’ and raised the price target to $187 from $148, based on strong cloud revenue growth in the June quarter and management’s confidence in sustaining this growth going forward.</li><li>UBS maintained a ‘Buy’ rating and upped the price target to $162 from $158. The firm expressed comfort at the fact that the management addressed several key investor concerns regarding e-commerce investments and AI cloud growth.</li><li>Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating and raised the price target to $160 from $145.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Separately, a Bloomberg report, citing people familiar with the matter,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-02/alibaba-backed-robot-firm-quicktron-is-said-to-file-for-hong-kong-ipo?srnd=homepage-americas">stated</a> late Monday that Quicktron Robotics, backed by Alibaba and a venture capital fund under the Saudi Arabian Oil Co, plans to raise at least $100 million as early as next year through an IPO. Quicktron, founded in 2014, is a manufacturer of self-driving forklifts and other robots used in warehouses.Alibaba’s stock has soared about 62% year-to-date. The Koyfin-compiled average analysts’ price target for the stock is $160.43, implying roughly 19% upside potential.The company’s Hong Kong-listed stock fell about 0.60% after soaring 18.5% on Monday. In overnight trading, the U.S.-listed stock surged by over 3%,&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-tops-retail-buy-list-with-867-m-net-orders-last-week/chv6iwHRdnT">Nvidia Tops Retail Buy List With $867M Net Orders Last Week, JPM Data Shows — Even As Stock Slipped Post-Earnings</a>

In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA; HKEX: 9988), on August 26, 2025, in Chongqing, China.

Is Alibaba Stock’s Rally Just Getting Started? AI Chip Rumor Adds Fuel To Fire Sparked By Q1 Results Amid Wall Street Optimism

The quarterly results released on Friday showed sales rising a modest 2% year-over-year to $34.57 billion, but the company’s Cloud Intelligence unit revenue climbed 26%.

Chinese technology company&nbsp;Baidu Inc. (BIDU)&nbsp;reportedly announced on Wednesday that it is revamping&nbsp;its flagship search engine by leveraging artificial intelligence&nbsp;and adding a voice function.&nbsp;A Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-02/baidu-overhauls-search-engine-with-ai-features-voice-fuction?srnd=phx-technology">report</a> stated that the overhaul was announced during a media event in Beijing. Baidu said the upgrade is the most comprehensive in years.Following the news,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BIDU">Baidu stock</a> inched 0.5% higher in Wednesday's premarket session.Zhao Shiqi, the executive leading Baidu’s search division, explained that the company plans to shift from traditional keyword-based search to a smarter, AI-powered approach.&nbsp;The redesigned system will support natural, conversational input and voice searches, including those spoken in multiple Chinese dialects.Users can pose queries through spoken language, produce visuals or text-based content, and organize tasks, essentially transforming the app into a digital assistant.&nbsp;With these enhancements, the report noted that Baidu aims to reengage its user base and reverse its slump in digital advertising revenue, which has been dropping for the past four quarters.In the first-quarter (Q1), Baidu’s online marketing revenue slipped 6%&nbsp;year-on-year (YoY) to RMB16 billion ($2.21 billion).However, the company’s Q1 Core’s revenue rose by 7%, fueled by a 42% YoY jump in its rapidly expanding AI Cloud division.Baidu has experienced a decline in user engagement as rivals, such as ByteDance Ltd.’s Douyin and AI-centric web browsers,&nbsp;have&nbsp;gained traction.&nbsp;At the Beijing event, company leaders acknowledged that Baidu’s search platform had become too complex and required simplification. The tech firm also debuted a new image-to-video generation model on Wednesday, designed to help brands produce short-form visual content for Baidu’s feeds.&nbsp;According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/baidu-launches-ai-video-generator-overhauls-search-features-2025-07-02/">report</a>, MuseSteamer is a business-focused image-to-video generator. The model produces brief video clips, lasting up to 10 seconds, and is available in three versions: Turbo, Pro, and Lite.&nbsp;This release represents Baidu’s continued effort to tap into AI’s business value and stay competitive with other major Chinese tech firms.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Baidu improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ territory with ‘high’ message volume levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:958/101;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_02_072636_png_49f8b30f1b.webp" alt="BIDU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07.45 a.m. ET on July 2, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="958" height="101"><figcaption>BIDU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07.45 a.m. ET on July 2, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Baidu stock has gained 2% in 2025 and has lost nearly 1% in the last 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;Apple Stock Back In Favor? iPhone Sales Surprise Prompts Analyst Upgrade, Fuels Hopes For Earnings BeatFor updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Multiple brokerages lowered their price target on Chinese EV maker Nio Inc. (NIO) after the company reported disappointing first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.The firm reported total revenue of RMB12.03 billion ($1.67 billion), representing an increase of 21.5% year-over-year (YoY), but below an analyst estimate of RMB12.46 billion, as per Finchat data.Adjusted and diluted net loss per share was RMB3.01, compared with a loss of RMB2.39 in the first quarter of 2024, and higher than the expected loss of RMB2.38.Subsequently, Mizuho lowered the firm's price target on Nio to $3.50 from $4 while keeping a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares. The new price target represents a 13% upside to the stock’s closing price on Tuesday.While Chinese competition remains strong, the firm says Nio’s June quarter delivery guidance is stronger, with 2025 model year refreshes and brands Onvo and Firefly continuing to ramp up. It sees Nio as fairly valued.For the second quarter, Nio expects to deliver between 72,000 and 75,000 vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.5% to 30.7%.Barclays, meanwhile, lowered its price target on Nio to $3 from $4 while keeping an ‘Underweight’ rating on the shares.The company's Q1 revenue came in below estimates and missed guidance, primarily due to lower selling prices resulting from higher promotions for inventory clearance of old Nio models and an increased product mix of the ONVO brand, the analyst told investors in a research note.The firm opined that achieving volume scale is fundamental to Nio improving margins and that the 50,000 monthly units target by year-end appears challenging, especially amid intensifying competition in China.Bank of America (BofA) also lowered the firm's price target on Nio to $4.30 from $4.90 and kept a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares following the Q1 miss.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Nio turned from ‘bullish’ to ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours while message volume remains ‘high’.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1254/134;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_04_at_8_27_01_AM_png_ef835a8e5d.webp" alt="NIO's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 8:20 a.m. ET on June 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="1254" height="134"><figcaption>NIO's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 8:20 a.m. ET on June 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">NIO stock</a> is down by 22% this year and by about 32% over the past 12 months.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crowdstrike-stock-slumps-post-q1-print-as-analysts-turn-cautious/chkuff6RbwY">CrowdStrike Stock Slumps Post Q1 Print As Analysts Turn Cautious: Retail Seizes Pullback Opportunity</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Nio Stock Gets Multiple Price Target Reductions After Disappointing Q1 Results: But Retail’s Optimistic

While China competition remains strong, the firm says June quarter deliveries guidance is stronger with 2025 model year refreshes and brands Onvo and Firefly continuing to ramp, Mizuho said, while adding that it sees Nio as fairly valued.

NYSE-listed shares of Chinese EV maker Nio Inc. (NIO) fell 2% on Tuesday morning after the company <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ir.nio.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nio-inc-reports-unaudited-first-quarter-2025-financial-results">reported</a> lower-than-expected first-quarter (Q1) revenue and wider-than-expected quarterly loss.The company’s total revenue came in at RMB12.03 billion ($1.67 billion), representing an increase of 21.5% year-over-year (YoY), but below an analyst estimate of RMB12.46 billion, as per Finchat data.Adjusted and diluted net loss per share was RMB3.01, compared with a loss of RMB2.39 in the first quarter of 2024, and higher than the expected loss of RMB2.38.Adjusted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the company rose to RMB6.28 billion, up from RMB4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2024.Vehicle deliveries were 42,094 in the first quarter of 2025, consisting of 27,313 vehicles from the company’s premium smart electric vehicle brand, NIO, and 14,781 vehicles from its family-oriented ONVO brand, representing an increase of 40.1% from the first quarter of 2024.The company started delivering its Firefly brand vehicles only in April 2025.For the second quarter, Nio expects to deliver between 72,000 and 75,000 vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.5% to 30.7%.The company expects total revenue in the second quarter to be between RMB19.51 billion and RMB20.07 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11.8% to 15.0% from the same quarter of 2024.Analysts, meanwhile, expect the company to report a revenue of RMB19.98 billion in the period.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Nio rose from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory while message volume rose from ‘normal’ to ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:625/68;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_03_at_9_33_14_AM_png_fb99707da4.webp" alt="NIO's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 9:30 a.m. ET on June 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="625" height="68"><figcaption>NIO's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 9:30 a.m. ET on June 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A Stocktwits user, however, expects the stock to hit as low as $2.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Shortyyy/message/616620825</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">NIO stock</a> is down by about 24% this year and by about 35% over the past 12 months.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ge-aerospace-teams-up-with-kratos-to-develop-next-gen-uavs-cca-type-aircraft/chkrIAJRbvi">GE Aerospace Teams Up With Kratos To Develop Engines For Next-Gen UAVs And CCA-Type Aircraft</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Exchange Rate: 1 RMB= 0.14 USD

Nio Q1 Earnings Disappoint Investors: Retail Sees Stock Hitting $2

For the second quarter, Nio expects to deliver between 72,000 and 75,000 vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.5% to 30.7%. 

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