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Chinese Stocks Resume Rout on Economy, Capital Outflow Concerns
China’s stocks slumped to a two-week low as concern a slowing economy and weaker currency will spur capital outflows outweighed prospects for more state support.
Trying to Break the U.S. Energy System for Its Own Good
ARPA-E is trying to shake up the 100-year-old U.S. energy system
China’s Global Warming Pollution Estimates Cut in Harvard Study
China’s fossil-fuel emissions are lower than than previously estimated, according to research led by academics at Harvard University.
South Africa’s Renewable Benefits Seen at $310 Million
South Africa saved 4 billion rand ($310 million) in fuel and by avoiding blackouts in the first half of 2015 due to renewable-energy projects, according to a study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
Futures Signal S&P 500 Running Out of Steam After Two-Day Climb
U.S. stock-index futures declined on growing concern that a rout in emerging-market assets and commodities will hurt global growth prospects, while investors weighed the implications of tighter monetary policy.
Your Health
Home-Care Workers Win Right to Get Overtime Pay, Minimum Wage
Home-care workers won the right to overtime pay and the minimum wage after a U.S. court Friday upheld a Labor Department rule that was challenged by business groups.
Ackman Owned Sprout Stake Before Ally Valeant Bought Drugmaker
Investor Bill Ackman, who allied himself with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. in a drug-industry takeover battle last year, held a small stake in the company Valeant agreed to acquire this week, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Apple Watch Boosts Downloads at Swedish Fitness App Lifesum
Swedish health startup Lifesum is aiming to double its user numbers by early next year as its app gains popularity in the U.S., helped by integration with Apple Inc.’s watch.
Europe's Stoxx 600 Falls 13% From April High, Enters Correction
Three days of panic sent the benchmark gauge for European equities into a correction.
What a Chinese Population Boom Would Mean for the Stock Market
Chinese diaper makers, health-care providers and education companies would be among the biggest winners if President Xi Jinping shifts his economic policy priority to population growth.