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• Some big names to watch in earnings this week include: Disney, Match, Square, Uber, and Dropbox. Eyes will be on Disney, which has suffered from park closures and content production delays. However, the company has seen a bright spot in its Disney+ service, which boasts nearly 55M subscribers as of early May — just 6 months after its launch. Companies have largely beat expectations in the second quarter, though Q2 estimates have been low due to a lack of guidance.
   

• Look for more news surrounding Microsoft’s reported move to buy TikTok. The tech giant said Sunday it is looking to settle negotiations with TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, by September 15. We dig into how ByteDance propelled the app to exploding popularity in this report.
   
• Samsung will unveil 5 new devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, potentially including a smartwatch, earbuds, a tablet, and 2 phones. The South Korea-based conglomerate was overtaken by Huawei last quarter for the title of the world's top smartphone vendor. However, nearly 75% of Huawei's sales stemmed from China, which has seen a quick rebound in Q2'20, whereas Samsung's major markets (e.g. North America and Europe) have yet to recover from the pandemic. Samsung remains a formidable force as one of the world's largest smartphone and chip makers, posting a 23% jump in operating profit last quarter. 

Call me, beep me if you wanna reach me

Text messages are gaining traction as a way for brands to build relationships with consumers. 

Can’t believe this website is free

Twitter is reportedly exploring a subscription model.

We cover the rise of the subscription economy — and which industries are likely to pivot toward it — here.

Let's get straight to the point

Here are 3 reasons to attend the upcoming, fully virtual Future of Fintech (November 16-18): 

1. 5,000+ 1:1 video meetings will take place using our dedicated networking app and we’ll help you find the most relevant matches so you can connect with the people you need to meet
2. 88% of the speakers are first-time Future of Fintechers, including the co-founder and US CEO, AfterPay (OTCMKTS: AFTPF) and the co-founder and president, Airwallex ($1B valuation)
3. 87% of registered attendees are decision-makers for their organizations

All ticket prices increase August 15. Register here today.

Another one

We'll be talking about how global healthcare bounced back in Q2'20 in our upcoming webinar on August 13. Topics we'll address include:

• Why global healthcare funding set a new quarterly record
• How telehealth deals skyrocketed during the quarter
• The new heights that the medical device sector reached 

Out with the old

Health insurance in the US is increasingly expensive and complicated, opening an opportunity for startups.

Clients can read more about how private health plan and benefits management startups have garnered increased funding amid a growing market here.

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