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Monday, August 24, 2015

World markets plunge as China stocks crash

http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/23/investing/world-stock-markets/index.html

Oil Prices: What’s Behind the Drop? Simple Economics

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/business/energy-environment/oil-prices.html

Refinery Woes Stall Gasoline Price Drops

http://www.wsj.com/articles/refinery-woes-stall-gasoline-price-drops-1440372400

No, You Do Not Have to Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/upshot/no-you-do-not-have-to-drink-8-glasses-of-water-a-day.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=mini-moth®ion=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&abt=0002&abg=0

In Baseball, the Times Are Changing

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/24/sports/baseball/baseball-on-the-clock.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

As Smoking Declines, Tobacco Makers Seek to Slim Down Brands

http://www.wsj.com/articles/as-smoking-declines-tobacco-makers-seek-to-slim-down-brands-1440369674

Facebook patent: Your friends could help you get a loan - or not

http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/04/technology/facebook-loan-patent/

As Minimum Wages Rise, Restaurants Say No to Tips, Yes to Higher Prices

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/24/business/economy/as-minimum-wage-rises-restaurants-say-no-to-tips-yes-to-higher-prices.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

China Cut Its Currency — And Touched Your Life. Here's How

http://www.wbur.org/npr/431682525/china-cut-its-currency-and-touched-your-life-heres-how