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Giverny Capital Exits Credit Acceptance as Market Focus Shifts to AI

Investment firm Giverny Capital has sold its position in auto-finance provider Credit Acceptance Corporation, citing a challenging market environment dominated by AI hype and large-cap tech outperformance. The move highlights a broader divergence between fundamental business performance and current investor sentiment.

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First Merchants Navigates Rate Headwinds with Steady Loan Growth in Q4

Despite an 8.3% year-over-year revenue dip, First Merchants Corporation reported resilient fourth-quarter earnings, buoyed by disciplined deposit strategies and robust loan expansion. CEO Mark Hardwick pointed to strong commercial activity as a key driver, even as analysts probe the sustainability of growth and integration challenges ahead.

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Enterprise Financial Beats Q4 Estimates on Margin Strength, Deposit Growth

Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (EFSC) reported fourth-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by net interest income expansion and robust deposit growth. The regional bank's results were bolstered by recent branch acquisitions and disciplined pricing, though investors are now watching how it navigates potential rate cuts and credit quality.