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Feb 2024
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Capital One snags Discover in $35.3B sto...

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Capital One (COF) to acquire Discover Financial (DFS) for $35.3B in stock. (00:26) Bayer (BAYZF) to slash dividend by 95% to reduce its debt. (01:39) Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Q2 earnings preview: Focus on billings. (02:19)

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