HBT Financial, a bank holding company, reported a strong third quarter with $59.8 million in total revenue and an adjusted net income of $20.5 million. Analysts expected $0.62 per share profitability. The company credited its asset quality and loan growth of over 6% for its success. Investors responded positively, driving the stock price up by 4%. However, The Motley Fool Stock Advisor did not include HBT Financial in its list of the top 10 stocks to buy now, noting historical returns of 1,055% compared to the S&P 500’s 189%.

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