Discussion on how former President Donald Trump's small donor support is dwindling, followed by the announcement of Capital One's acquisition of Discover Financial Services for $35 billion and its impact on the banking sector.
Donald Trump is losing support from small donors, US lender Capital One has agreed to buy rival Discover Financial for $35.3bn, and Barclays updated investors on its strategy for the first time in eight years.
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