Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is on the list of 10 AI stocks to watch. US Tiger Securities raised its price target to $150.00, citing Baidu’s AI ecosystem and monetization potential. The firm sees value in Baidu’s recent AI chip subsidiary listing and predicts upside in its cloud and robotaxi businesses.

Baidu has been actively exploring ways to unlock shareholder value, including spinning off its AI chip subsidiary Kunlunxin. US Tiger Securities highlights Baidu’s confidential Hong Kong IPO application and intention to retain majority control post-IPO. The move is seen as a positive step toward unlocking hidden value and providing capital for AI chip development.

Despite caution on near-term growth, the firm believes Baidu’s long-term AI potential will drive stock performance. Multiple catalysts, such as robotaxi and AI cloud, are expected to support upside. Baidu is known for its AI investments and dominant search engine position in China. BIDU is seen as an investment opportunity, but other AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less risk. For those interested in undervalued AI stocks benefitting from tariffs and onshoring trends, a report on the best short-term AI stock is available.

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