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

Markets

Slowing earnings growth has everyone on edge.  (WSJ, Reuters, FT)

Chinese inflation continues to tumble.  (beyondbrics, NYTimes also Also Sprach Analyst)

It just goes to show you that penny stocks can be big business.  (The Reformed Broker)

In defense of the financial media.  (FT Alphaville)

Success often comes to those who tough it out over time until they find their true calling.  (Dave McClure also A VC)

Week in review/preview

Economic growth is slowing but analysts have already brought down their Q2 earnings forecasts.  (A Dash of Insight)

Where markets stand at week-end.  (Global Macro Monitor, Dynamic Hedge)

A look back at the economic week that was.  (Bonddad Blog, Calculated Risk)

The economic schedule for the coming week.  (Calculated Risk)

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