My morning reads:
• Economy in U.S. Shrinks as Defense Spending Slumps (Bloomberg) see also U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Contracts in Fourth Quarter (WSJ)
• Meaning is Expensive (Above the Market)
• 3 Bond Strategies for 2013 (iShares Blog) see also Why is There Still a Shortage Safe Assets? (Macro and Other Market Musings)
• MF Global’s BankruptcyNears a HappyLess Terrible Conclusion (DealBook)
• Bernanke Seen Buying $1.14 Trillion in Assets in 2014 (Bloomberg) see also Fed’s Long-Running Show Goes On and On (WSJ)
• Record Profits No Job Creator on Farms as Owners Automate (Bloomberg)
• It’s Too Soon to Celebrate a Recovery (Bloomberg) see also The power and the terror of Irrational Expectations (Noahpinion)
• Advisor Retirement Product Picks Vary By Channel, Survey Says (Financial Advisor)
• How Productivity Tools Can Waste Your Time (WSJ)
• Amazon Profits Fall 45 Percent, Still the Most Amazing Company in the World (Slate)
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Post-Financial Crisis Rally 5 Stock Market Indexes
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