Here are seven (or so) links at 7AM Eastern.  We will see you later with the daily linkfest.  Good luck out there.

Technology

Not surprisingly Facebook ($FB) options volatility is pretty high.  (Barron’s, WSJ)

The endgame for Research in Motion ($RIMM) is nigh.  (Dealbook, Deal Journal)

Symantec ($SYMC) management does not like having its errors pointed out at its annual shareholders meeting.  (Capital Observer)

Commodities

Energy stocks are discounting much lower oil prices.  (FT)

About that whole gold as safe haven play as miners rethink their capital spending plans. (WSJ also FT)

Global

Spain is “climbing the steps of the liquidity hospital.”  (FT Alphaville)

China is none too keen on further economic stimulus.  (Bloomberg, WSJ)

The evidence keeps piling up that the BRICs are slowing.  (Finance Addict)

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