Elliott Management takes a stake in Aspen Technology and opposes Emerson Electric's tender offer, arguing it undervalues the company and raises governance concerns.

Stripe's valuation has increased to $91.5 billion following a tender offer for employees and shareholders. Co-founder John Collison emphasized the importance of liquidity for stakeholders and indicated that the company has no immediate IPO plans. Stripe reported significant growth in payment volume for 2024, largely driven by the rise of AI startups that are clients.