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Summit Hotel Properties

Summit Hotel Properties Inc is a U.S.-based hotel investment company focusing on select-service hotels in the upscale and upper-midscale properties in the U.S. Substantially all of Summit's assets are held and operated by its Operating Partnership, Summit Hotel OP, LP, in which the company holds general and limited partnership interests. The firm has one segment in activities related to investing in real estate. Summit's revenue streams include Room and Other hotel operations revenue. Room comprises the majority of total revenues. The firm's hotels are located in various markets, such as corporate offices, retail centers, airports, state capitols, convention centers, and leisure attractions. Summit's hotels operate under brands, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Holiday Inn.

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. 5.875% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share

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Are you working tirelessly to keep a business running, managing operations, building client relationships and essentially <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41776393/49-of-ceos-say-their-role-should-be-automated-but-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-responds-absolutely-not-fo">doing the job of a CEO – </a>only to find out that you're earning just a fraction of what the company makes?&nbsp;
That's exactly the situation one Reddit user shared recently, sparking a heated debate about ethics, business loyalty and the pursuit of personal success.
The poster <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/1hmvs5f/should_i_undermine_my_boss_and_start_my_own/">explained</a> that their boss bought the business after her husband passed away. She hired them to help run it, but now they do 95% of the work. Meanwhile, the boss and her sons, who don't help much, keep most of the profits.&nbsp;
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They were only paid a base wage and a 5% commission on sales, even though the company was becoming increasingly successful. As they put it, "If I help this woman build her company for the next few years, who knows what I'll be left with at the end of it? She says if I do well, she will give me 30% equity, but that's not in writing.&#8221;
The question to the Reddit community was straightforward but complex: should they stay loyal and continue building someone else's legacy or leave to start a competing business and finally reap the full benefits of their efforts?
&#8220;She's a nice lady but just loves her sons a lot, so she wants her son to take over the company, even though they have no interest or know-how.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Case for Leaving</h2>
Many commenters supported the idea of starting their own business, arguing that loyalty in business often goes unrewarded. "You will not make this person suddenly care enough about you to reward you proportionally," one user wrote. Others pointed out that their contributions outweighed their compensation, making it reasonable to seek greener pastures.
Starting a new business would allow them to take control of their future and fully benefit from their hard work. Some even suggested that they could outcompete their boss's business, leveraging the relationships and knowledge they've built. However, they also admitted feeling guilty: "Part of me feels very bad for doing this to her after she introduced me to this industry (albeit it was by my own capacity it has gotten this far)."
However, there's a big caveat – ethical and legal boundaries. Using client lists, trade secrets or other proprietary information could result in lawsuits, especially if the employee signed a noncompete agreement. Many commenters urged consulting an attorney before making any moves, moving geographies or working with different clients.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Case for Staying</h2>
While leaving may seem like the obvious choice, others argued that they owe something to the boss who gave them a chance after their first two businesses failed. &#8220;What about the part where op says he failed two businesses and she took a shot on him and gave him a place to work?&#8221; one commenter noted. "Why not just tell her what you told us? Give her a fair chance to bring you in on the 30% equity or whatever your terms are."
This approach would allow them to achieve their goals while maintaining integrity and preserving relationships.
Additionally, commenters warned about underestimating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42677675/financial-planning-for-startups-tips-and-tools-to-track-every-dollar">challenges of running their own business</a>. Entrepreneurship comes with significant risks and responsibilities, from managing overhead costs to dealing with legal compliance and employee issues.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Balancing Ethics and Ambition</h2>
The heart of the dilemma is balancing ambition with ethical considerations. Starting a competing business isn't inherently unethical, but the way it's done matters. Poaching clients or using inside information could damage their reputation and lead to legal trouble. Conversely, staying in a role where they feel undervalued could leave them resentful and stuck.
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News

'My Boss Keeps 95% Of The Profit While I Do All The Work,' An Employee Says, Asking, 'Should I Undermine Them And Start My Own Company?'

Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.09%. Currently, Aon has a market capitalization of $78.87 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AON: If an investor had bought $1000 of AON stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,345.72 today based on a price of $364.67 for AON at the time of writing.
<h3>Aon's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737675009_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

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

President Donald Trump confronted Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) CEO Brian Moynihan and JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/world-economic-forum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Economic Forum</a>, alleging discrimination against conservative clients.
Trump, addressing the audience via video conference, accused the financial giants of excluding conservative businesses, an allegation that the banks have denied, Fox Business <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-confronts-bank-america-ceo-not-taking-conservative-business">reports</a>.
What Happened: Trump directly confronted Moynihan, claiming that conservatives face banking discrimination. &#8220;I hope you start opening your bank to conservatives,&#8221; Trump said, alleging that certain financial institutions, including Bank of America, have refused to provide services to right-leaning clients. 
Trump suggested regulatory pressure from the Biden administration could influence such decisions and urged financial leaders to reconsider their policies. 
Moynihan did not respond to Trump&#8217;s remarks on the matter but instead shifted the discussion toward Bank of America&#8217;s sponsorship of the upcoming World Cup in the U.S. A spokesperson for the bank later refuted claims of political bias, saying, &#8220;We serve more than 70 million clients and we welcome conservatives.&#8221; 
The bank insisted account closures are based solely on regulatory compliance, not political affiliations.
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The president also called out Dimon, urging him to ensure fair access to banking services for conservative clients. A JPMorgan Chase spokesperson emphasized their stance, saying, &#8220;We never close accounts for political reasons, full stop.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s comments add to ongoing scrutiny over financial institutions allegedly engaging in &#8220;de-banking&#8221; practices. The issue has drawn attention from policymakers, with attorneys general from 15 states previously condemning what they describe as discriminatory banking policies, Fox Business reports.
In a broader context, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43170854/trump-outlines-economic-reset-at-davos-5-things-you-need-to-know">Trump&#8217;s remarks at Davos</a> underscored his focus on overhauling economic policies, with an emphasis on deregulation, tax cuts for businesses, and expanding domestic energy production. He positioned these measures as key drivers to encourage investment and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
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Politics

Trump Confronts Bank Of America, JPMorgan CEOs Over Alleged Conservative Bias

Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.06%. Currently, Union Pacific has a market capitalization of $150.41 billion. 
Buying $100 In UNP: If an investor had bought $100 of UNP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $806.14 today based on a price of $248.10 for UNP at the time of writing.
<h3>Union Pacific's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737674111_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.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Guidance

Gran Tierra Energy Forecasts 2025 Production Of 47,000-53,000 BOEPD, Representing At The Midpoint, An Increase Of 44% YoY

Heritage Commerce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTBK#NASDAQ">HTBK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 22.73 percent decrease over earnings of $0.22 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $46.37 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $41.51 million by 11.71 percent. This is a 4.81 percent increase over sales of $44.24 million the same period last year.

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HTBK

Heritage Commerce Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.17, Inline, Sales $46.37M Beat $41.51M Estimate

Glaukos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.7%. Currently, Glaukos has a market capitalization of $8.89 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GKOS: If an investor had bought $1000 of GKOS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,851.94 today based on a price of $161.22 for GKOS at the time of writing.
<h3>Glaukos's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737672311_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.

GKOS

$1000 Invested In Glaukos 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.1%. Currently, Morgan Stanley has a market capitalization of $221.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In MS: If an investor had bought $100 of MS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $397.58 today based on a price of $137.80 for MS at the time of writing.
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737671417_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.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Morgan Stanley 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares are losing altitude in Thursday&#8217;s after-hours session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43177820/boeing-reports-preliminary-fourth-quarter-results">preliminary fourth-quarter financial results</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Thursday, Boeing announced that it will recognize impacts to its quarterly results related to the IAM work stoppage and agreement, charges for certain Defense, Space &amp; Security programs and costs associated with workforce reductions from last year.
As a result, the airplane manufacturer now expects to report fourth-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion versus estimates of $16.27 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Boeing also anticipates a fourth-quarter loss of $5.46 per share.
Operating cash flow is expected to be negative $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter. Boeing said it had $26.3 billion in cash and investments in marketable securities at the quarter&#8217;s end.
&#8220;Although we face near-term challenges, we took important steps to stabilize our business during the quarter including reaching an agreement with our IAM-represented teammates and conducting a successful capital raise to improve our balance sheet,&#8221; said&nbsp;Kelly Ortberg, president and CEO of Boeing.
&#8220;We also restarted 737, 767 and 777/777X production and our team remains focused on the hard work ahead to build a new future for Boeing.&#8221;
BA Price Action: Boeing shares were down 1.43% in after-hours, trading at $175.95 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways after a volatile Thursday that saw President Trump sign a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43177482/trump-signs-executive-order-on-crypto-bitcoin-reserve-to-be-evaluated">crypto-related executive order.</a>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td> $103,650</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td> $3,268</td>
<td>+0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td> $248.26</td>
<td>-5.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td> $3.10</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td> $0.3484</td>
<td>-3.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td> $0.00001978</td>
<td>-2.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 8.2% and daily active addresses falling by 6.1%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are down from 13,808 to  12,074 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 4.4%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 130,379 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $335.74 million.</li>
<li>Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted that capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market have declined by 63.3% to $43.37 billion since Dec. 10. He <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1882316333616169360">believes</a> that this suggests a slowdown in market participation and liquidity.</li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43170775/crypto-senator-lummis-to-chair-senate-banking-digital-assets-subcommittee-is-the-bitcoin-reserve-on-its-way">&#8216;Crypto Senator Lummis&#8217; To Chair Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee: Is The Bitcoin Reserve On Its Way?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43151055/sam-altman-founded-world-network-rallies-on-openais-role-in-ai-project-stargate">Sam Altman-Founded Worldcoin Network Rallies, Defying Bitcoin and Ethereum Decline, Amid OpenAI&#8217;s Role in Project Stargate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43146179/cryptocurrency-etfs-attract-record-inflows-amid-market-volatility-and-policy-uncertainty">Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Attract Record Inflows Despite Market Volatility, Policy Uncertainty</a></li>
</ul>
Top Losers:
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Fartcoin (CRYPTO: FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.47</td>
<td>-26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ai16z (CRYPTO: AI16Z)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.8975</td>
<td>-19.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPX6900 (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SPX</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1.26&nbsp;</td>
<td>-13.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices relatively flat, crypto trader Seth <a href="https://x.com/seth_fin/status/1882487524393885939">highlighted</a> that Bitcoin is currently at a key resistance level. 
He believes breaking this level could trigger a major pump, remarking that "BTC will salute its new President."
More Crypto Online noted Bitcoin remains in a sideways range despite today's slight upward move. 
Patience is critical until the breakout direction becomes clear.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>: While there was a nice move to the upside today, the price is still caught in a sideways range. A break below the yellow D-wave now would shift probabilities towards the yellow scenario. A break above $107,250 would confirm the blue scenario further. The manner in which the… <a href="https://t.co/24C4WkuR4J">pic.twitter.com/24C4WkuR4J</a>
&mdash; More Crypto Online (@Morecryptoonl) <a href="https://twitter.com/Morecryptoonl/status/1882494512192253970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader BitQuant <a href="https://x.com/BitQua/status/1882399598427492668">dismissed</a> claims that Bitcoin has already topped or will peak below $166,000, arguing that such predictions underestimate BTC's potential.
He warned that skeptics risk missing out on substantial gains, even if corrections occur along the way.
Another trader remains bullish, anticipating new all-time highs soon. 
While consolidation above $98,000 may continue, Scient emphasized that holding $99,000 on the 1D chart signals no bearish trends. 
He <a href="https://x.com/Crypto_Scient/status/1882492557231603793">wonders</a> why the crypto timeline is calling for a top in this environment.
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MSBI

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MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 13.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.82%. Currently, MicroStrategy has a market capitalization of $91.46 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSTR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSTR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $51,323.25 today based on a price of $371.07 for MSTR at the time of writing.
<h3>MicroStrategy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737670511_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.

MSTR

$1000 Invested In MicroStrategy 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

This includes a $0.3 billion loss associated with pension plans in the United States, a $0.9 billion gain associated with pension plans outside the United States, and a $0.1 billion gain associated with OPEB plans globally.
&nbsp;The remeasurement gain was largely driven by higher discount rates compared to year-end 2023, partially offset by asset returns lower than our assumptions.&nbsp;
On an after-tax basis, the remeasurement is expected to increase our net income by about $0.4 billion as we expect to recognize a net tax expense based on the tax rates in the jurisdictions where there are remeasurement gains and losses.&nbsp;
Because the remeasurement is a special item, it will not impact total Company adjusted EBIT or adjusted earnings per share. The remeasurement did not have an impact on cash in 2024 and does not change expectations for pension contributions in 2025. In aggregate, funded plans remain fully funded.
Including the impact of remeasurement gains and losses during 2024, Ford expect the underfunded status for pension and OPEB plans to be about $0.5 billion and $4.4 billion, respectively, at year-end 2024, compared with $2.3&nbsp;billion and $4.7 billion, respectively, at year-end 2023.

Ford Expect To Record Pre-tax Remeasurement Gain In Q4 Results Of Approximately $0.7B Related To Pension And OPEB Plans;  No Impact On Adjusted EBIT Or EPS - Filing

Discovery Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) comfortably beat market expectations in its fourth quarter earnings report.
What Happened: The digital banking and payment services provider achieved a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43148923/discover-delivers-q4-earnings-beat-revenue-beat-the-details">41% growth in net income </a>year over year.
"Despite a modest slowdown in US card sales, overall network volume increased driven by growth in our Pulse business, demonstrating the strength of our payments network," the interim CEO Michael Shepherd <a href="https://investorrelations.discover.com/newsroom/press-releases/default.aspx">said</a> in the earnings call.
Among the streamlining efforts, Shepherd highlighted:
<ul>
<li>$4.5 billion in income stemmed from loan growth, deposit expansion, and an improved net interest margin. </li>
<li>Total loans increased by 3% despite the sale of the student loan portfolio.</li>
<li>Personal loans grew 5% year over year.</li>
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The results underscore a strong consumer demand for credit, backed by a stable labor market and wage growth outpacing inflation. However, CFO John Greene noted a 3% contraction in Discover card sales, which he attributes to credit-tightening actions going as far as 2022.
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Why It Matters: Despite this modest slowdown in card sales, the broader trends suggest stability and potential recovery. Payment rates, though slightly down sequentially, remain about 90 basis points above pre-pandemic levels, showing that consumers are still effectively managing their financial obligations.
In a note, Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analysts pointed to the net-interest-margin-driven pre-provision net revenue and highlighted credit quality. They maintained the $232 price target, deriving it from applying the 16x multiple to the 2026 EPS estimate of $14.5. This price target is approximately 15% above today's closing price of $201.20
Last month, Capital One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) announced the approval of the Office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner regarding the DFS acquisition. Pending satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions, the all-stock transaction is expected to close early in 2025.
Although the proposed merger drew criticism, particularly from Sen. Elizabeth Waren (D-MA) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Shepherd remains undeterred that creating the largest domestic credit card operator is the best course of action.
"We continue to firmly believe that merger will advance our company&#8217;s shared mission to help our customers meet their financial goals, support the communities in which we operate, and create value for our shareholders," he noted.
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Twilio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) shares are trading higher in Thursday&#8217;s after-hours session after the company provided preliminary financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43052287/twilio-to-announce-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-results-on-february-13-2025">for the fourth quarter</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Thursday, Twilio introduced new financial expectations in a regulatory filing. The company said it now expects fourth-quarter revenue growth of approximately 11% year-over-year, up from prior guidance of 7% to 8%. 
Twilio said it now expects adjusted income from operations for the fourth quarter to be above the top end of its prior guidance of $185 million to $195 million. The company also anticipates positive GAAP income from operations in the fourth quarter.
Twilio noted that it expects to report free cash flow for full-year 2024 within the range of $650 million to $675 million, which was the guidance range provided in the company&#8217;s third-quarter report.
Twilio is expected to report fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Feb. 13. Current estimates call for earnings of $1 per share and revenue of $1.16 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
TWLO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/twlo">Twilio shares</a> were up 9.79% in after-hours, trading at $124.50 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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First Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRBA#NASDAQ">FRBA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.39 by 7.69 percent. This is a 14.29 percent decrease over earnings of $0.49 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $33.770 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $30.938 million by 9.15 percent. This is a 20.61 percent increase over sales of $27.999 million the same period last year.

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Tropical Cyclone Sean delivered record rain along parts of the Pilbara coastline of Western Australia, impacting Rio Tinto rail and port operations.
A railcar dumper at the East Intercourse Island (EII) port facility, which shipped 45 million tonnes of total Rio Tinto Iron Ore shipments in 2024, was flooded after the weather event passed the coast, delivering 274mm to Karratha during January 20, 2025.
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First Western Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYFW#NASDAQ">MYFW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by 7.69 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $23.367 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $24.412 million by 4.28 percent. This is a 4.26 percent increase over sales of $22.412 million the same period last year.

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Netflix Hits All-Time Highs: Could Another Stock Split Be On The Horizon?
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) stock hit all-time highs Wednesday after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/43136402/netflix-stock-firing-on-all-cylinders-10-analysts-react-to-q4-beat-guidance-price-increases">beat analyst estimates.</a>
With plenty of attention shifting to the 2025 content lineup, investors are also questioning if Netflix will split shares once again.
What Happened: Netflix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43114866/netflix-q4-earnings-record-subscribers-nfl-squid-game-push-past-highest-expectations">announced it added </a>18.91 million net new paid subscribers in the fourth quarter, its best quarterly member gain ever.
The company will no longer share key metrics, including membership gains and total members going forward, which could put more pressure on the company's revenue and earnings per share figures to keep investors happy.
Another way to keep investors happy in 2025 could be a stock split. While a stock split wouldn't change the value of the company, the move could make shares more attractive to retail investors looking to accumulate whole shares and not fractional shares and to options traders.
Benzinga reached out to Netflix for comment on a potential stock split and did not hear back.
Netflix went public in May 2002 at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38340753/if-you-invested-1-000-in-netflix-stock-at-its-ipo-heres-how-much-youd-have-today">$15 per share.</a> The company has split shares two times in its history, a 2-for-1 split in February 2004 and a seven-for-one split in July 2015.
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Why It's Important: Netflix's first stock split came in 2004 when the company was still renting DVDs through the mail to customers and competing with physical DVD rental chains like Blockbuster, which later went bankrupt in 2010.
That stock split happened when shares were trading at around $72.
The 2015 stock split came years after the company entered the streaming sector and had launched several of its own original series, including "Lillyhammer," and "House of Cards."
This stock split came when shares traded at around $700.
As shares soared over $700 in late 2024, investors began asking if another stock split could happen.
The company highlighted its strong fourth-quarter membership adds and its 2025 content slate that includes new seasons of "Squid Game," "Stranger Things" and "Wednesday."
Without reporting some of the normal membership metrics, investors could grow impatient and be looking for new catalysts from the company. A stock split could act as another catalyst for investors.
Netflix stock opened for trading at a split-adjusted $111.02 on July 16, 2015, after the seven-for-one split. A $1,000 investment at the time could have bought 9.01 Netflix shares. Today, that $1,000 investment would be worth $8,834.49, up 783.4%.
While the same returns aren't guaranteed if Netflix splits their stock, investors will be closely watching.
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