Baidu slips as CEO missing from Xi meeting, Q4 beat

Baidu reports a stellar Q4, surpassing estimates, but the CEO’s absence from a crucial Xi meeting raises eyebrows. OpenAI is considering special voting rights to fend off hostile takeovers. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines is slashing its corporate workforce by 15% to streamline costs. The podcast also highlights the shifting dynamics in the tech stock market and the ripple effects on companies like Delta following operational hiccups at airports. It's a deep dive into corporate strategies and their broader market implications.