U.S. Stock Market Midday Update
Baidu rose 5.86%, with increased trading volume. According to recent key news:
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On September 15, China Merchants Group and Baidu Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Shenzhen. The two parties will cooperate in areas such as the technology innovation industry, transportation logistics, comprehensive finance, and real estate parks, driving up stock prices.
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On September 15, Baidu Group announced the completion of the issuance of RMB 4.4 billion in 1.90% senior unsecured notes, planning to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying existing debts and enhancing market confidence.
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On September 15, Bank of China International and Daiwa Securities respectively released research reports, raising Baidu's target price to $133 and HKD 135, boosting investor expectations. Technology stocks performed strongly overall, and market sentiment was optimistic.
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Google-A fell 0.36%, with a trading volume of $3.894 billion. According to recent important news:
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On September 15, Google's parent company Alphabet's stock price rose over 4%, with a market capitalization exceeding $3 trillion, mainly benefiting from favorable rulings in antitrust lawsuits, enhancing market confidence in its AI development and antitrust litigation.
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On September 16, Google faced pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice to fully divest its advertising trading platform AdX, which could affect its market competitiveness.
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On September 16, Citigroup analysts raised Google's target price from $225 to $280, reflecting market confidence in its accelerated product development and increased clarity on legal challenges. Technology stocks showed significant volatility, with attention on U.S.-China negotiations.
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Meta rose 0.50%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:
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On September 16, Meta announced that it will launch monocular full-color AR glasses in the second half of 2025 and plans to launch binocular AR glasses in 2026. This news boosted market optimism about Meta's future growth, leading to a rise in stock prices.
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On September 16, HSBC raised Meta's target price to $905, reflecting market confidence in its future performance, further driving up stock prices.
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On September 14, AI technology drove the rise of U.S. stocks, with Meta benefiting significantly as one of the technology stocks, enhancing market confidence in its AI strategy, leading to an increase in stock prices. Technology stocks were driven by AI, and market sentiment was optimistic.
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Google-C fell 0.33%, with a trading volume of $2.434 billion. According to recent important news:
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On September 15, Alphabet's stock price surged over 4% due to favorable antitrust rulings, with a market capitalization exceeding $3 trillion. This ruling allows Google to retain control over the Chrome browser and Android system, alleviating market concerns about antitrust pressures
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On September 15, Google's AI platform Gemini gained immense popularity due to the addition of the image editing feature Nano Banana, resulting in a surge in user numbers and driving up stock prices.
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On September 15, Citigroup analysts raised the target price for Alphabet from $225 to $280, citing an improved regulatory environment and accelerated product iterations for Gemini. The reshuffling of tech stock market values continues, with intensified AI competition.
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Reddit rose by 0.27%, with a market capitalization of $49.5 billion. Based on recent key news:
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On September 16, Needham raised Reddit's target price from $215 to $300, maintaining a &#34;Buy&#34; rating. This news boosted market confidence and drove up stock prices.
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On September 16, the website monitoring network status, DownDetector, reported that 9,848 users in the U.S. encountered issues while using Reddit. This news raised concerns in the market about the company's technology stability, leading to stock price fluctuations.
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On September 15, Jefferies reiterated its &#34;Buy&#34; rating for Reddit and set the target price at $300. This upgrade in analyst ratings further supported the rise in stock prices. The social media industry performed strongly overall, with stable macroeconomic data
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BIDU

Baidu rose 5.86%; Google-A fell 0.36%, with a trading volume of $3.894 billion; Meta rose 0.50%, with a trading volume of $3.491 billion; Google-C fell 0.33%, with a trading volume of $2.434 billion; Reddit rose 0.27%, with a market value of $49.5 billion

- Baidu's stock rose 5.86% following a strategic partnership with China Merchants Group and the issuance of 4.4 billion RMB in bonds to enhance market confidence.  
- Google’s parent company, Alphabet, saw its stock increase over 4% due to favorable antitrust rulings, while facing pressure to split its ad platform.  
- Meta announced plans for new AR glasses, leading to a stock price increase, supported by HSBC raising its target price to $905 amid positive market sentiment towards AI technologies.

U.S. stock market midday update: Baidu up 5.86%