Shares of MidWestOne Financial (NASDAQ: MOFG) surged by 33.3% after announcing an acquisition by Nicolet Bancshares (NYSE: NIC) in an all-stock deal. MidWestOne reported strong earnings, with net interest income growing by 35.9%. The acquisition will see a new, more powerful regional player emerge in the Midwest with combined assets of $15.3 billion. For those seeking small-cap financial stocks with growth potential, this merger is worth considering. However, investors should note that MidWestOne was not among the 10 best stocks recently identified by The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team.

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