Breakingviews says that Pfizer’s big plans to acquire Medivation are not all full of up sides – NYTimes
Streetwise takes a gander at the markets these days and finds them quiet. Too quiet – WSJ
Japan’s hoping to regain some of its manufacturing glory, and it’s looking to the heavens in its effort to do so – NYTimes
Good thing the US economy appears to finally be firing on [nearly] all cylinders. Because, according to Citi, if trouble strikes . . . well, let’s not hold our breath about the Fed – Bloomberg
The 2d Circuit has refused the DOJ’s motion for reconsideration of the panel’s May decision overturning a jury verdict and accompanying $1.27 billion fine against Bank of America over its “Hustle” mortgage generation program – WSJ and Law360
The “mirage” of shadow banking in China, and what the underlying risks mean for banks’ “true asset quality” – Bloomberg
Kobe’s got some time on his hands now. So why not a $100 million venture capital fund to keep post-NBA life interesting – WSJ
Finally, an answer to all of the plastic in single-serve pouches in grocery stores these days: milk. Seriously – Bloomberg
I’m a little late to this party, but take it from this child of the 80s—you gotta get on the Stranger Things bandwagon – Forbes