Hot Links: Something Uplifting

Stuff I’m Reading this Morning…

Let’s start off with something uplifting this morning – “The world economy is in its best shape in 18 months according to the latest Bloomberg Global Poll of investors.”  (Bloomberg)

ALERT: GOLDMAN JOINS THE RIMM UPGRADE PARTY.  (NotableCalls)

Fiscal cliff deal is beginning to emerge, cutting through the fog:  (Politico)

Romney is the worst Wall Street bet since subprime – must-read discussion about supposed “numbers guys” could have been so wrong on the election.  (Wonkblog)

Felix: Is stockpicking just another hobby for upper middle class men?  (Reuters)

Simpson & Bowles – now available for college campuses, weddings and Bar Mitzvahs.  (NYT)

“we’re more evolvable now than at any time in our history.”  (Wired)

This is how we’re all going to deal with our Boomer parents in the future – introducing the Granny Pod!  (TheWeek)

Is my iPad broken? Because my life still sucks….  (McSweeneys)

Oh Lindsay.  (NYP)

Don’t miss The Takeaway, my daily linkfest for financial advisors!  (Investment News)

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