Wall Street strengthens after big bank deal, regulator moves
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising Monday after regulators pushed together two huge banks over the weekend and made other moves to build confidence in the struggling industry.  The S&amp;P 500 was 0.8% higher in midday trading, with stocks in the financial industry helping to lead widespread gains. 
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### Response: NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising Monday after regulators pushed together two huge banks over the weekend and made other moves to build confidence in the struggling industry.  The S&amp;P 500 was 0.8% higher in midday trading, with stocks in the financial industry helping to lead widespread gains. 