Baidu stock jumps before the bell on Ernie 5.0 launch — what traders watch next
New York, Jan 22, 2026, 07:56 EST — Premarket Baidu, Inc.’s shares listed in the U.S. jumped 8.2% to $162.28 in early trading Thursday, following a close at $150.03. The surge came after the company launched the official release of its Ernie 5.0 AI model during a Shanghai event. In Hong Kong, Baidu’s shares gained roughly 4%. (AAStocks) Timing is…