
What I'm reading this morning:

Stuff I’m Reading this Morning…
Japanese government is adopting an ex-energy inflation measure to give policy makers even more leeway to reflate. (Reuters)
Technical levels on the SPY that traders should be mindful of. (PriceActionLab)
Microsoft expected to announce a major corporate shakeup on Thursday. Ballmer’s rearranging the furniture but remaining the head of household, so don’t get too excited. (AllThingsD)
Why it’s so hard to parlay a “big call” into a big career. (TBP)
Atlanta Fed discusses the key role oil production is playing in the US recovery. (macroblog)
How to lose 65% in a hedge fund in six months. (TheTell)
Oracle is coming out of the Nasdaq 100 as it joins the NYSE – guess which highflier is getting added in its place: (ValueWalk)
Barnes & Noble CEO abruptly resigns, setting up a very interesting situation… (Reuters)
The world’s simplest portfolio – keep laughing. (WSJ)
Why I became a Chinese shadow banker. (Bloomberg)
Disney’s Lone Ranger was a huge disappointment, here’s where it ranks among the biggest box office bombs of all time. (AMOG)
Don’t miss The Takeaway, my daily linkfest for financial advisors (InvestmentNews)
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