NEW YORK — Americans have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards since the pandemic. So much so that Capital One is willing to bet more than $30 billion that they won't break the habit.

The deal may hold long-term implications for customers across the industry. Capital One's decision to acquire Discover could establish a new megafirm that shakes up the credit card industry. The move ...

On February 19, Capital One announced it would acquire Discover in an all-stock transaction worth $35.3 billion. Both companies are among the largest credit card issuers in the country while Capital ...

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