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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.

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Beyond the Hype: How a Power Giant is Fueling the AI Revolution

As tech giants pour trillions into AI infrastructure, the insatiable demand for electricity is creating a new class of winners. NextEra Energy, America's largest utility, is emerging as a critical, if unexpected, backbone of the artificial intelligence boom through strategic partnerships with Alphabet and Meta.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies: A Deep Value Play or Value Trap?

Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) have tumbled nearly 10% this week, extending a volatile trend. Trading at a significant discount to peers on a price-to-book basis, the crypto-linked firm presents a conundrum: is its low valuation a buying opportunity, or a red flag for its loss-making business model?