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Allstate announced it would pay $4 billion for competing insurer National General Holdings. Twitter stock rallied amid news it could launch a subscription service. And United Airlines takes a nose dive. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

Residential solar-power company Sunrun announces plans to merge with one of its biggest competitors. Netflix closes at a record high. And what the VIX can help predict about the ongoing pandemic. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

A decline in the value of mergers and acquisitions. A boost for service-sector economic activity. And Uber plans to buy Postmates for over $2.5 billion. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

The number of jobless Americans who aren't being counted as on "temporary layoff" hits 6.8 million. Employment is up at dentists' offices. But average hourly wages are taking a hit. Host: Matt Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

American consumers plan to spend less over the next three months. The average credit limit of new credit cards has fallen about $1,000. And health-care construction undergoes the steepest decline on record. Host: Matt Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

Higher-wage job postings decline 35%. The biggest first-half Russell 2000 decline on record. And the TSA reports an average of 575K travelers per week - as some states return to increased restrictions amid virus spread. Host: Matt Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

How the Federal Reserve is facilitating borrowing by businesses. Crude oil inventories are up 26% since January's lows. And what Open Table's daily data can tell us about pandemic hot spots Houston and Phoenix. Host: Matt Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

Pricing for memory chips may be on the decline. Electric and alternative fuel companies make up the year's hottest stocks. And why convertible bonds have been especially attractive to investors this year. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

Apple could be the first U.S. company to reach the outrageous market cap. The Federal Reserve announces the results of its annual stress test of American banks. Plus, the latest on Canopy Growth's acquisition of Acreage Holdings. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

Economists at the IMF expect the global economy will contract roughly 5% in 2020. Dell Technologies is said to be considering spinning off its stake in VMware. And bank dividends may be in danger. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.