Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased approximately $1.9 million worth of Baidu Inc. shares on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The investment was split between the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), which acquired 12,006 and 2,525 shares, respectively. This move by the prominent investment management firm indicates a bullish stance on the Chinese technology company. The purchase comes ahead of Baidu's annual flagship technology conference, "Baidu World," scheduled for November 13, and its third-quarter earnings report on November 18. There was no significant immediate market reaction mentioned in the report, with Baidu's shares closing the previous day at $131.95.