U.S. stock futures fell aggressively Monday on concern a rebound in COVID-19 cases could slow global economic growth. Oil prices and government bond yields also slid, stemming from an uptick in cases related to the delta coronavirus variant. The delta variant is now responsible for more than 70% of cases in some parts of the U.S. U.K. Set for Big Reopening as Cases Soar Most in the World - Bloomberg Netherlands to reimpose work-from-home as infections soar - Reuters The Delta variant is so contagious, those unprotected will likely get it, a Trump administration FDA chief says - CNN The video-conferencing platform Zoom will spend $14.7 billion on a cloud-based contact center software company called Five9 to boost its appeal with business clients. Five9 shares jumped 8.3% in premarket. The acquisition is aimed to accelerate Zoom’s long-term growth after seeing huge success during the pandemic. Innovation remains a top priority for businesses, much like the effort that was seen at the beginning of the pandemic as businesses pivoted to accommodate changing routines. In Peloton competition with gyms, fitness app Strava can win - CNBC Panera Adds Two New Catering Programs To Reach Remote And Hybrid Workers - Forbes COVID-19 forces innovation as companies fight to survive - Crain’s Chicago Business @danielnewmanUV: New Research Note: Deeper look at the news of @Zoom's intent to acquire @Five9. I like the deal. 34x on revenue but a complete solution to enter contact center AND play more in analytics, #CX, data, and show intent of platform extensibility. Wells Fargo announced it will start calling employees back to the office starting in September. ​​The firm told its nearly 260,000 staff members their schedules will look very similar to what they did before the pandemic. More U.S. banks are trying to combat turnover and burnout among young workers by offering raises, bonuses and vacations – Wells Fargo offered $20,000 one-time bonuses to some junior workers. Why are some large banks taking a hard line on workers returning to the office? - Marketplace Wall Street’s New Rivalry: Who Can Meet the Most People in Person - The Wall Street Journal How to Have Tough Conversations About Returning to the Office - Harvard Business Review Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will set off Tuesday morning aboard a fully automated spacecraft he believes will usher in a new era of commercial passenger service. Bezos has been vocal about wanting to have an “entrepreneurial explosion” in space and believed dramatically lowering the cost of access is the first step. Jeff Bezos and ‘Star Wars’ Inspire Hunt for $1 Trillion Space Unicorn - Bloomberg Why Space Tourism Will Fall Flat - Intelligencer @NischalShetty: Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk started space missions about 20 years ago. Thinking of private space missions 20 years ago must have been laughed at by most people around them. But progress is achieved when you envision. I wonder how the crypto ecosystem will be 20 yrs from now 🤔 More job hunters are turning to the viral video platform TikTok to boost their résumés and network, prompting the app to introduce a program allowing people to apply directly for jobs. More than three dozen companies have started hiring people via TikTok. Chipotle, Target use TikTok to find the workers they need in tight job market - CNBC TikTok launches new platform for hiring - Human Resource Executive @NYT_first_said: careertok "Great Unmet Expectations: Tech Buyers Deserve Better from Sales and Marketing" Bain & Company, July 13, 2021 / Source: Bain & Google Survey

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