Links for 2/28. The best stories in economics, energy, investing and other remarkable news..
Linn Energy LLC Blows Up The Short Sellers – Seeking Alpha
SocGen Says Italy to Spur ‘Mini-Meltdown’ in Emerging Currencies – Bloomberg
First Solar Slammed Before Earnings; Trina’s Fault? FSLR TSL SCTY – Investors.com
China Stocks Rise Most in 3 Weeks on Government Support Outlook – Bloomberg
Our Real Worry Isn’t the Debt, It’s Our Politicians
Austerity Policies Toppled Bulgaria Cabinet, Roubini Says – Bloomberg
Is your smartphone making you stupid? – Outside the Box – MarketWatch
A contrarian reaction to Italy’s election – Mark Hulbert – MarketWatch
The sad record of fiscal austerity – FT.com
Obama has always planned to slash spending | The A-List
Analyst Alert: Solar PV Pricing On the Rise : Greentech Media
Compulsive liar jailed after 11 false rape claims in decade – Telegraph
ECB bond plan in jeopardy as Italy’s voters reject conditions – Telegraph
Republicans Must Bridge the Income Gap – NYTimes.com
America has 40 million McMansions that no one wants | Grist