INSIDE NORTH DAKOTA’S LATEST FRACKING PROBLEM: As new flaring regulations that restrict the burning of natural gas in oilfields go into effect October 1, the energy complex is scrambling to maintain production, in some cases using unique technology. Read more
OBAMA AND HIS CRITICS: There are some who argue that criticism of President Barack Obama for happily golfing after speaking to the nation about the brutal terrorist murder of U.S. journalist James Foley is unfair and doesn’t really matter anyway. Those inclined to care about presidential golfing are never going to like Obama, this argument goes, so why should he trouble himself with their critiques? The president, we are told, “long ago stopped worrying about what critics say.” He should start worrying again. Read more
INVESTORS SHORTING RETAIL: With consumer spending flagging in the weeks leading up to the key return to school season, short sellers have redoubled their attentions in several of the key back-to-school retailers. Read more
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