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Crude falls to its lowest level since early May; the dollar has its biggest gain against the euro since 2002. While the rally has investors excited, it also faces big headwinds. Fannie Mae reports a $2.3 billion loss. McDonald's reports strong sales.

Gas pains have put the squeeze on both consumers and the big US automakers. Here's what to expect in the coming shakeout.

When Stacey Griffin launched Aqua2Go, which sells boxed water for kids, she did so with the best intentions. A skillful entrepreneur, Griffin expects her New Orleans company to reach $500,000 in annual sales in 2008, in part by stressing her product's "environmental benefits" on her packaging.

How's this for the ultimate digital-age, small-business irony: Want the best possible environment for Microsoft Office? Try running it on a Mac.