Steady, moderate losses in europe this morning. And Consumer Spending rises to the fastest in three months. Road map begins with ge confirming the deal to combine oil and gas business with baker hughes to create a new entity. Well speak with the ceos in an exclusive interview. Weve got a deal in the telecommunications industry. Centurylink to buy level3, totals a new record month for u. S. M a announcements. And the latest controversy over Hillary Clintons emails as the polls tighten just eight days ahead of the election. Well get you all the market impact. First up in that deal to create what both Companies Call a new baker hughes, ge will contribute 7. 4 billion to fund a 17. 50 per share special dividend for baker hughes shareholders. Ge will own about 62. 5 of the combined company. As we said, next hour an exclusive with jeff immelt, chairman and ceo of ge, and the ceo of germanwin oil and gas, i craighead. You said it would be the ultimate buy high, sell low. Thats not the case he