Baidu advances Hong Kong dual primary listing plans, shares climb (BIDU)

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) shares gained around 4% in premarket trading after the Chinese technology company announced plans to convert its Hong Kong listing into a dual primary listing, a move aimed at strengthening its presence in both Asian and US capital markets. Board approves listing conversionThe company’s board of directors has approved a proposal to voluntarily transition to a dual primary listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.