The ECB’s dropping more cash on bonds (though warning of eventual tapering) in an effort boost an Eurozone economy buffeted by winds of political change and a struggling Italy – NYTimes and WSJ and Bloomberg

Microsoft’s acquisition track record [think aQantive and Nokia’s mobile unit] has been less than stellar.  It’s hoping that its bet on LinkedIn will change that trend – NYTimes

Streetwise is doing some dreaming, and if you think it’s of a white Christmas, you’ve got another thing coming – WSJ

Look for the Fed’s “bail-in” rules to drop sometime next week – Law360

The SEC’s Andrew Ceresney—Director of the agency’s enforcement division—will step down at year’s end – NYTimes and Law360

A NY state court threw out Ace Decade Holdings’ suit against UBS accusing the Swiss lender of fraud for its $500 million investment loss in a Chinese company. The court found that jurisdictional issues plagued plaintiff’s claims – Law360

So, the key to good health this time of year is eating cookies while exercising?  I think I can make that happen – NYTimes

Your early holiday gift from science: DINOSAUR FEATHERS!  – Gizmodo and NYTimes