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In the news from CNNMoney: 3,500 oilfield workers in Williston, North Dakota have been laid off as oil prices drop. China runs four of the world’s largest five banks. CVS stopped tobacco selling and general merchandise sales fell nearly eight percent, same store basis. Ford uses over 31,000 soy beans […]

In the news from CNNMoney: President Obama’s climate control proposal drags down energy stocks. Puerto Rico is in default. Greek bank shares drop 30 percent as markets re-open. United Nations reports marijuana use is on the rise in U. S. Half of Americans are saving 5% or less of their

In the news from CNNMoney: Exxon and Chevron profits are down 50 percent. Puerto Rico will likely default Monday. Greek stock market to reopen. Beijing gets the 2022 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) gained +2.16 percent to end the day at 984.86. More manufactured housing

In the news from CNNMoney:  Gold may fall to $350. China’s stock market is nearly in a free fall. U. S. economy grew 2.3 percent from April to June. Median home price in the U. S. is $236,000. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) gained +0.76 percent to

In the news from CNNMoney: Interest rates likely to rise in six weeks. Cigarettes are harmful, but shares of Marlboro maker Altria are up over 30% the last 12 months. Toshiba’s interim CEO takes 90% pay cut. Hot air returns to Tom Brady’s denial: “I did nothing wrong.” Meanwhile, the

In the news from CNNMoney: Oil prices have fallen nearly 20 percent this month. No stock market correction has occurred in four years, even though the crises in China, Greece, falling commodity prices and the threat of rising interest rates smack of danger. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value

In the news from CNNMoney: China stocks drop eight percent: How might it affect Western economies, especially since Europe is its largest trading partner? Typical American family is 4.8 percent poorer than it was 25 years ago. Identify theft is the biggest consumer complaint. AT&T acquires DirecTV and becomes largest

In the news from CNNMoney: New home sales fall. Dunkin’ Donuts CEO says $15 minimum wage is outrageous. Anthem Healthcare to acquire Cigna following Aetna’s acquisition of Humana, covering a total of 86 million members. Gates Foundation’s $200 million resulting in malaria vaccine. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value

In the news from CNNMoney: Harley Davidson recalling 185,000 motorcycles. Gold has fallen to its lowest point in five years, down more than 40% since 2011. Donald Trump earned $600,000 from the storied Central Park Carousel in NYC’s Central Park. In latest J. D. Power survey Chevrolet Corvette beats Porsche

In the news from CNNMoney: Move to Panama and retire, beachfront, on $25,600 a year. Falling prices of gold, oil, aluminum and copper raise concerns about global market. The NFL brought in $12 billion last year, a big jump from the $10.5 billion the previous years. Apple stock falls eight

In the news from CNNMoney: Gold prices fall to five-year low. Banks in Greece open for the first time in three weeks, but customers can only withdraw 60 euros. Huffington Post to cover Donald Trump as entertainer, not as a politician. Hillary Clinton says employees should receive more of corporate

In the news from CNNMoney: Google shares rise 13 percent. Stocks in China fall, cutting 30 percent from the country’s growth. Hackers invade UCLA Health Network, access data of 4.5 million. U. S. facing a $1 trillion pension shortfall. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) slipped -0.45 percent