Aug 3, 2020

Tick-tock for TikTok? The latest on U.S.-China tensions

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Last week, President Trump threatens to ban TikTok. Now, Microsoft says it's in talks to take over the app's U.S. operations. Where do things stand? Plus, Disney earnings this week. And, social impact investing is alive and well.

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TikTok

The latest on TikTok: Microsoft takeover talks, a potential U.S. ban and more

by Jennifer Pak

Aug 3, 2020

A leaked memo from ByteDance’s CEO to its staff says TikTok has no choice but to sell its U.S. operations.

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COVID-19

Quarterly earnings will show how Disney is weathering the pandemic economy

by Andy Uhler

Aug 3, 2020

COVID-19 hurt its cruise and theme park businesses, but the company is also capitalizing on the "stay-at-home" market with its streaming service.

People demonstrate social distancing at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in this handout photo from the company.

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COVID-19

Sustainable investing is actually up during the pandemic recession

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell , Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom

Aug 3, 2020

Activists were worried investors would abandon investing based on social and environmental goals.

Investors have not only stuck with, but have actually embraced, funds with high sustainability and environmental ratings.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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