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What We’re Reading – Week of 11/07/2014

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week.

NB: ($) denotes subscription site.

 

Is it time for big oil to shrink?

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

If a place as right-leaning as Denton, TX bans fracking, what’s it mean for the rest of the country? NIMBYism knows no party.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

Paul Singer says current economic optimism is unwarranted.

Article via Bloomberg

 

The energy export issue pits big oil against refiners and chemical makers.  The lobbyists are the only assured winners.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

An interesting look at the rise and fall of a “fast-money” real estate empire.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

“Cord-cutting” has finally become a significant headwind for the U.S. Pay T.V. industry.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)