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Last night’s earnings from IBM (IBM) and Intel (INTC) as a sign that money is flowing back into technology.  (WSJ, Bloomberg)

Where did volatility go?  (Pragmatic Capitalism)

What is the fair value of a VIX future?  (FT Alphaville)

Is gold really an inflation hedge?  (Symmetric Info)

The Chinese internet stock boom in pictures.  (Bespoke)

While the US internet IPO boom is still in its formative stages.  (Renaissance Capital via TRB)

Apple (AAPL) reports earnings amidst uncertainty surrounding the effect of the Sendai earthquake.  (WSJ)

On the need for borrowers AND lenders to take financial responsibility.  (Kid Dynamite)

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