Here are a few random thoughts and topics I thought you'd enjoy.

First, there's been some buzz today about a study showing a correlation between sun spots and GDP, which in turn reflects on stock market returns (generally, shares don't do very well entering a recession). Here's a screen shot of the data which looks to be very compelling from a correlation standpoint. Note how recessions tend to occur as sunspots peak. Of course, correlation does not mean causation. And, of course, if there's anything to it, efficient market theory dictates that smart investors will net out any true phenomena here by the next cycle or so. But it's an interesting read nonetheless.Source article here.

I also posted some good stuff over at Darwin's Finance over the past few days.

• You won't want to miss this one:
  A Lesson in Volatility prior to Earnings Releases: Google Options

And, here's my "Best Weekly Link Roundup" Teabagger Edition, where I take aim at the liberal elite (well, the videos posted should bring shame upon them, but then again, these are shameless individuals) who this week stereotyped Americans who are fed up with the failed unnecessary bailouts, generational crimes we’re committing against our children and disingenuous behavior from our elected officials as: “rednecks”, “right wing zealots” or, get this, “racists”.

Also,

• 6 Prudent Uses for your Tax Refund This Year
• How to Invest in Cuba - Does Obama’s Cuba Deal Spell Gains?
• 7.25% Tax-Protected Guaranteed Return - Would You Take It?

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