Airbnb pops 14%, heads for record rally on earnings beat

1. Airbnb shares surged 14% after strong Q4 earnings exceeding expectations. 2. Earnings were 73 cents per share on $2.48 billion revenue, above analyst estimates. 3. Airbnb plans to invest $200-$250 million in new business opportunities going forward. 4. Gross booking value reached $17.6 billion, surpassing forecasts and showing 12% growth. 5. Light guidance for current quarter may temper enthusiasm despite strong past performance.