**↗️** **NIO (NIO**, **HK:9866)**: The EV maker’s China unit secured an investment equivalent to $1.9 billion. NIO’s U.S. shares jumped about 15%. ↘️ **EchoStar (SATS)****:** Private-equity firm **TPG (TPG)** agreed to buy **AT&T (T)****’**s remaining stake in DirecTV and merge the company with rival Dish.