Here are seven (or so) links at 7AM Eastern. We will see you later with the daily linkfest. Good luck out there.
The VIX
The slope of the $VIX futures curve makes trading it tricky at best. (SurlyTrader)
Monthly volatility levels implied by the $VIX. (EconomPic Data)
Economy
Previewing what could be the best NFP number in six years. (A Dash of Insight, (Money Game)
The US has become a net petroleum exporter. (Global Macro Monitor)
Apple
Is Apple ($AAPL) getting sloppy? (VentureBeat)
Expectations for new Apple products are simply too high. (TechCrunch)
Why the new iPad IS a big deal. (ReadWriteWeb)
The Feds have been sniffing around the e-book business looking for collusion. (WSJ)
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