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Morning Brew Daily

Capital One Buying Discover & The US Billion $$$ Chip Expansion

Feb 20, 2024
27:28
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Discussing Capital One's acquisition of Discover Financial Services, Trump's $355 million payment after business fraud conviction, and the billion-dollar chip expansion in the US. Also, winners of the weekend, Air Canada's refund policy, and a preview of the week ahead.
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  • Capital One acquiring Discover creates US credit card leader, challenging Visa/Mastercard.
  • US grants fund $1.5 billion chip expansion to boost domestic semiconductor production.

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Capital One acquires Discover Financial Services in a $35 billion deal

Capital One has executed a bid to acquire Discover Financial Services for more than $35 billion, creating the number one US credit card company by loan volume. The acquisition will allow Capital One to expand its customer base and challenge competitors like Visa and Mastercard. While Discover's network is smaller compared to its competitors, Capital One sees potential in its creditworthy customer base.

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