If Microsoft buys TikTok, it could be hailed as a 'hero' for saving the app as President Trump threatens to ban it. Here's why analysts say a deal might make sense. (MSFT)

2:27pm PDT - July 31st, 2020    msft - Business Insider

• Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy the US operations of viral video app TikTok, even as President Donald Trump threatens to ban the app over its China ties.
• TikTok seems to have little to do with Microsoft's existing business, which lar…