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PURCHASE, N.Y.—Mastercard has announced the biggest acquisition in its history. The company plans to acquire the account-to-account business of Danish payment-technology company Nets for about $3.19 billion, MarketWatch reported.

ARLINGTON, Va.—Total retail sales increased 0.7% in July, and while consumer growth continues to "buoy" the economy, other threats could have a negative impact, according to NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long.