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Capital One to Buy Discover for $35 Billion in Top 2024 Deal

Feb 20, 2024

Breaking down Capital One's $35 billion acquisition of Discover to become the largest US credit-card company, WW International's influencer marketing tactics with Ozempic, Blink CEO's insights on global EV charging market, and Drive to the Close with Wealth Consulting Group CEO.

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Ben Elliott

Madison Muller

Matthew Monks

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Capital One's $35 billion acquisition of Discover to create the largest US credit-card company.

Growing importance of social media influencers in promoting products like Ozempic despite not using them.

Deep dives

Nvidia's Earnings to Impact Market Sentiment

The upcoming earnings report from Nvidia is highly anticipated as a bellwether for the wider market. Analysts believe that the stock is priced to perfection and regardless of the results, some profit taking is expected. Nvidia's performance will provide valuable insight into the AI sector and determine market sentiment going forward.

Introduction

2min

Capital One's Potential Acquisition of Discover: A Game-Changer in the Credit Card Industry

8min

Debate and Speculation on Capital One's Acquisition of Discover

2min

Brand Evolution and Influencer Marketing in the Wellness Industry

8min

EV Chargers and Market Dynamics

10min

Analysing Nvidia's Performance and Market Trends

4min

Speculation on Federal Reserve Actions and Investor Strategies

2min

Analysis of Market Investments and Monetary Policy Implications

3min

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Bloomberg News US Deals Editor Matthew Monks and Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst Ben Elliott break down Capital One buying Discover in a $35 billion all-stock deal to create the largest US credit-card company by loan volume. Bloomberg News Health Reporter Madison Muller explains how WW International tapped social media influencers to talk about how Ozempic has changed their lives despite them not using the product. Blink CEO Brendan Jones shares his thoughts on the global EV charging market. And we Drive to the Close with Jimmy Lee, CEO at Wealth Consulting Group.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Bloomberg Businessweek

Capital One to Buy Discover for $35 Billion in Top 2024 Deal

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Nvidia's Earnings to Impact Market Sentiment

A Strong Year Ahead for Stocks and Bonds

Investors May Be Making a Mistake with Money Market Funds

Fed Needs to Lower Rates to Avoid Recession

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