🟢 BIDU is trading 4% up today on driverless car expansion in Dubai and a broader tech rally

BIDU is trading at $110.88 (+4.02%) on significant company-specific news regarding its autonomous driving division and a broader market rally fueled by U.S.-Iran de-escalation hopes.

• Baidu announced the launch of its Apollo Go driverless commercial operations in Dubai, marking a significant international expansion for its autonomous ride-hailing platform.
• The company also secured an exclusive design win with RoboSense to provide the LiDAR suite for its next-generation Apollo Go robotaxi fleet.
• The stock is also benefiting from a strong rally in the U.S. tech sector, with the NASDAQ up over 2%, as geopolitical tensions appeared to ease.