Baidu, Inc. (BIDU Quick QuoteBIDU - Free Report) is the Google of China, with a market cap of $84 billion. While advertising has made up a bulk of its revenue in the past, the company is starting to move into different areas, including video and AI. Could it become the “Netflix of China” next? Earnings are expected to rise 58% this year. Shares sold off after the last earnings report. Does Kevin consider it a buy here?

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM Quick QuoteXOM - Free Report) is a $350 billion big oil giant, with global exploration and production, refining and chemical operations. The rising price of oil, and global chemical demand, has boosted the earnings outlook for Exxon. All analysts raised their full year estimates after the last earnings report, which pushed Exxon to a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) for the first time since 2008. Is it time to get back into the energy stocks?

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