TikTok's U.S. Value Uncertain Amid Sale Discussions

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. if the Supreme Court upholds a law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations, which could be valued between $40 billion and $50 billion. The platform, boasting around 115 million monthly users in the U.S., has seen its valuation drop from over $60 billion earlier this year due to national security concerns and market shifts. Prominent figures like Kevin O'Leary and Frank McCourt are expressing interest in acquiring TikTok, though offers may be as low as $20 billion without the crucial algorithms that drive its success. Analysts caution that any potential buyer would face significant regulatory scrutiny, complicating the sale process. TikTok argues that the ban is based on flawed information and that it would silence American voices. As uncertainty looms, the timing of any Supreme Court decision adds urgency to the discussions surrounding TikTok's future.