It's Too Soon to Bid Baidu Adieu

By

Chris Laudani

 | Feb 15, 2012 | 10:30 AM EST

Chinese Internet giant Baidu (BIDU) is expected to report fourth-quarter results after the bell Thursday. The consensus estimate is for revenue of $700.8 million and net income of $0.91 per share, an increase of 82% from a year earlier. With a slowing Chinese economy and seasonal weakness, can Baidu continue its spectacular growth streak, or is it time to bid adieu to Baidu?

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