Baidu: Sluggish Core Masks A Deep Value Opportunity

Group 1 - Baidu is identified as a value buy with significant exposure to China's AI and autonomous driving sectors, positioning it favorably compared to other high-valuation AI-related companies [1] - The company is seen as better poised for growth amidst a market where even pre-revenue AI ventures are being highly valued [1] - The analysis emphasizes a long-term perspective on value creation, focusing on macroeconomic trends, corporate earnings, and financial statement analysis [1]