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Global Star Acquisition Inc

BM Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMTX#AMEX">BMTX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.21) by 104.76 percent. This is a 102.33 percent increase over losses of $(0.43) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $16.18 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $15.06 million by 7.44 percent. This is a 20.00 percent increase over sales of $13.48 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

News

BMTX

BM Technologies Q1 EPS $0.01 Beats $(0.21) Estimate, Sales $16.18M Beat $15.06M Estimate

Guidance

SPIR

Spire Global Expects Q2 Revenue Of $29M-$33M, Est $36.119M; Adj EPS Of $(0.31)-$(0.15), Est $(0.34)

Spire Global Reiterates Expectations For Positive Cash Flow From Operations For Remainder Of 2024 And Positive Free Cash Flow In Summer 2024

Under the terms of the agreement, Vienna Acquisition Corporation, an affiliate and wholly-owned subsidiary of Vienna Parent, will commence a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of TSR for&nbsp;$13.40&nbsp;per share, representing an equity value of approximately&nbsp;$29 million. The total consideration payable to TSR&#39;s shareholders represents a&nbsp;73.8%&nbsp;premium to TSR&#39;s closing price on May 14, 2024.

TSRI

TSR Agrees To Be Acquired By Founder Of BCforward For $13.40 Per Share

Everest Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors declared an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $1.75 to $2.00 per common share. This dividend will be payable on or before June 14, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of May 29, 2024.

Dividends

Everest Group Increases Quarterly Dividend From $1.75 To $2.00 Per Share

Jet AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.28) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.25) by 12 percent. This is a 60 percent increase over losses of $(0.70) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.848 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.456 million by 11.34 percent.

Earnings Misses

JTAI

Jet AI Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $(0.28) Misses $(0.25) Estimate, Sales $3.848M Beat $3.456M Estimate

POET Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POET#NASDAQ">POET</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.12) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.10) by 20 percent. This is a 14.29 percent increase over losses of $(0.14) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $8.71 thousand which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $800.00 thousand by 98.91 percent. This is a 95.18 percent decrease over sales of $180.84 thousand the same period last year.

POET

POET Technologies Q1 EPS $(0.12) Misses $(0.10) Estimate, Sales $8.71K Miss $800.00K Estimate

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 42.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 55.28%. Currently, Viking Therapeutics has a market capitalization of $8.58 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VKTX: If an investor had bought $1000 of VKTX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $9,478.74 today based on a price of $77.84 for VKTX at the time of writing.
<h3>Viking Therapeutics's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715808636_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

VKTX

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Viking Therapeutics 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 13.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.51%. Currently, Marathon Petroleum has a market capitalization of $60.83 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MPC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MPC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,312.55 today based on a price of $172.65 for MPC at the time of writing.
<h3>Marathon Petroleum's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715808631_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $3,300 Today

&nbsp;James Kao, Chair of the Board for the past three years of RBB Bancorp and the Bank, will remain on the Boards of Directors and serve as chair of the new Enterprise Risk Committee.

Management

RBB Bancorp Names Christina Kao As New Chair Of The Board

<div>The guidance includes gross crypto revenues of&nbsp;$2,949&nbsp;million -&nbsp;$4,390&nbsp;million and net loyalty revenues of&nbsp;$53 million&nbsp;-&nbsp;$57 million.</div>

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock

BKKT

Bakkt Cuts FY24 Revenue Outlook From $3.292B-$5.114B To $3.002B-$4.447B

Furthers Commitment to Venture Banking and Early-Stage Companies
Customers Bank, the $22 billion asset subsidiary of Customers Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUBI#NYSE">CUBI</a>), is furthering its commitment as a leading partner to the venture banking and startup communities through its sixth overall venture fund investment.
After submitting a winning bid to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Customers Bank purchased a minority limited partnership interest for $5 million in the fund at an approximate 70% discount to the original cost of investment.

CUBI

Customers Bank Announces Purchase Of FDIC Interest For $5M In Fintech Investment Fund At An ~70% Discount To The Original Cost Of Investment

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>)<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/05/15/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-may-red-dead-redemption-2-deceive-inc-crime-boss-rockay-city-and-more/"> revealed </a>the complete list of PlayStation Plus Games Catalog additions for May 2024, headlined by the highly anticipated return of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/03/37856435/new-red-dead-redemption-2-update-unveiled-but-fans-are-left-wanting-more">Red Dead Redemption 2. </a>
While this month&#8217;s lineup is slightly leaner compared to previous months, the inclusion of Rockstar&#8217;s iconic open-world cowboy adventure ensured that subscribers have plenty to look forward to.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38853821/sony-ships-4-5m-ps5-units-outsells-xbox-by-5-1-ratio">Sony Ships 4.5M PS5 Units, Outsells Xbox By 5:1 Ratio</a>
As usual, these games will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members, with a special selection for Premium members only in the Classic Games Catalog.
Set to drop on May 21, this month&#8217;s selection includes a total of 13 games—10 in the main Games Catalog and three in the Classic Games Catalog. 
PlayStation Plus Games Catalog Additions for May 2024:
<ul>
<li>Red Dead Redemption 2 &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Embark on an epic journey as Arthur Morgan in Rockstar&#8217;s acclaimed open-world western adventure.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Deceive Inc &#x7C; PS5
<ul>
<li>Engage in high-stakes espionage as a spy for a monopoly on international espionage.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Sims 4: City Living &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Expand your Sims 4 experience with urban adventures and apartment living.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Crime Boss: Rockay City &#x7C; PS5
<ul>
<li>Rise to power in the criminal underworld of 1990s Florida in this stealth action shooter.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Settlers: New Allies &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Build and expand new worlds in this strategy game where settlers seek new lands.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Stranded: Alien Dawn &#x7C; PS4 + PS5
<ul>
<li>Survive on an alien planet and ensure the safety of your marooned group.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Cat Quest &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Embark on a whimsical quest to save your catnapped sister in this 2D open-world RPG.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Cat Quest 2 &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Save the world of cats from advancing dog armies in this sequel to Cat Quest.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Rebuild and save friends from alien invaders in this playful LEGO adventure.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Watch Dogs &#x7C; PS4
<ul>
<li>Hack your way through Chicago as Aiden Pearce in this open-world action game.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

PlayStation Plus Classics Games Catalog Additions for May 2024:
<ul>
<li>2Xtreme &#x7C; PS4 + PS5
<ul>
<li>Experience high-flying sports action across various global locations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>G-Police &#x7C; PS4 + PS5
<ul>
<li>Join a futuristic police force to uncover corporate conspiracies and seek revenge.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Worms Pinball &#x7C; PS4 + PS5
<ul>
<li>Enjoy pinball with the wacky Worms characters, complete with interactive tables and sub-games.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Read Next:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38823792/sonys-new-playstation-leadership-hideaki-nishino-hermen-hulst-appointed-as-co-ceos-to-succeed-jim-"> Sony&#8217;s New PlayStation Leadership: Hideaki Nishino, Hermen Hulst Appointed As Co-CEOs To Succeed Jim Ryan</a>
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Gaming

Sony Group Corporation American Depositary Shares

SONY

May 2024 PlayStation Plus: Red Dead Redemption 2 Leads A Diverse Collection Of Games

Trading Halt: Halted at 5:25:00 p.m. ET - Trading Halt: Halt News Pending

Marker Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRKR#NASDAQ">MRKR</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.27) per share. This is a 52.63 percent increase over losses of $(0.57) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $1.24 million in sales this quarter. This is a 0.79 percent increase over sales of $1.23 million the same period last year.

MRKR

Marker Therapeutics Q1 EPS $(0.27) Up From $(0.57) YoY, Sales $1.24M Up From $1.23M YoY

Zeo Energy Q1 EPS $(1.20)

CNTG

CENTOGENE FY23 EPS €(1.27) Vs €(1.19); Revenue €48.5 Million Up From €47.5 Million YoY

Biofrontera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFRI#NASDAQ">BFRI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(2.88) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(1.17) by 146.15 percent. This is a 48.57 percent increase over losses of $(5.60) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $7.912 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $10.857 million by 27.12 percent. This is a 9.40 percent decrease over sales of $8.733 million the same period last year.

BFRI

Biofrontera Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $(2.88) Misses $(1.17) Estimate, Sales $7.912M Miss $10.857M Estimate

Zeo Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZEO#NASDAQ">ZEO</a>) reported $19.49 million in sales this quarter. This is a 4.05 percent increase over sales of $18.73 million the same period last year.

Zeo Energy Q1 Sales $19.49M Up From $18.73M YoY

Shares of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) miner Bit Digital Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) are moving higher in Wednesday&#8217;s after-hours session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/n38857832/bit-digital-inc-announces-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2024-financial-results">financial results for the first quarter</a>.
What Happened: Bit Digital said first-quarter revenue increased 266% year-over-year to $30 million, which beat the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate</a> of $27.733 million, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company noted that its strong revenue growth was driven by the commencement of its Bit Digital AI business, as well as by higher realized Bitcoin prices.
The company reported quarterly earnings of 43 cents per share, which beat analyst estimates of 1 cent per share. 
Bitcoin mining revenue was up 166% on a year-over-year basis. Bit Digital&#8217;s AI business began generating revenue in&nbsp;January, and recognized&nbsp;$8.1 million&nbsp;of revenue during the quarter.&nbsp;
The company said it mined 410.7 Bitcoin during the quarter, up 13% year-over-year. Bit Digital also noted it earned 111.1 Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) in native staking and 1.3 ETH in liquid staking in the first quarter. As of March 31, Bit Digital held 956.4 Bitcoin and 16,031.411 Ethereum.
The company&#8217;s active hash rate of its Bitcoin mining fleet was approximately 2.76 EH/s as of March 31. Bit Digital noted that it purchased approximately 2,350 Bitcoin mining units during the first quarter.
&#8220;We were well prepared for the halving which occurred in April 2024. Our balance sheet remains a core strength with over $160 million of total liquidity as of March 31, 2024, zero debt, and a growing revenue stream that is not correlated to the economics of Bitcoin mining,&#8221; the company said.
&#8220;While we continue to evaluate the post-halving&nbsp;bitcoin&nbsp;mining landscape, our goal of reaching 6.0 EH/s this year remains intact. We are actively engaged in discussions for both incremental hosting opportunities and potential acquisitions.&#8221;
Management will hold a conference call to discuss these results Thursday at 10 a.m. ET.
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BTBT Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTBT">Bit Digital shares</a> were up 5.06% after hours at $2.49 at the time of publication, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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