China Tech Investor

26: Baidu’s unprofitable quarter and Pinduoduo keeps burning money

Episode Summary

In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, James and Elliott discuss the quarterly earnings reports of Baidu and Pinduoduo. For the quarter since their IPO in 2005, Baidu failed to report a profit, in the latest in what has been a disappointing string of events for the company known best for its popular search engine. For Pinduoduo, marketing expenses keep increasing, but are those investments paying off for the company? Please. note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services. Watchlist: Tencent Alibaba Baidu iQiyi Xiaomi JD.com Pinduoduo Meituan-Dianping Hosts: Elliott Zaagman – @elliottzaagman James Hull – @jameshullx Podcast information: iTunes Spotify RSS Feed Music: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music

Episode Notes

In this episode of the China Tech Investor Podcast powered by TechNode, James and Elliott discuss the quarterly earnings reports of Baidu and Pinduoduo. For the quarter since their IPO in 2005, Baidu failed to report a profit, in the latest in what has been a disappointing string of events for the company known best for its popular search engine. For Pinduoduo, marketing expenses keep increasing, but are those investments paying off for the company?

Please. note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.

Watchlist:

• Tencent
• Alibaba
• Baidu
• iQiyi
• Xiaomi
• JD.com
• Pinduoduo
• Meituan-Dianping

Hosts:

• Elliott Zaagman – @elliottzaagman
• James Hull – @jameshullx

Podcast information:

• iTunes
• Spotify
• RSS Feed
• Music: “Hey Ho” by Steve Jackson, Royalty Free Music