Shares of banks and other financial institutions ticked up amid deal activity.

Direct Line agreed to an improved takeover bid from Aviva valuing the nonlife insurer at about $4.61 billion, the companies said.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued Comerica Bank over its alleged mistreatment of federal benefits recipients.

Bitcoin rebounded above $100,000 during a volatile session.


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