ECONOMY ES SAVED?: “(Bloomberg) — Campbell Soup Co., the world’s largest soupmaker, said second-quarter profit fell 15 percent as retailers cut back inventories.” So is the economy saved and people are buying “real American” food (whole pigs) again? Or has Campbell’s just lost market share to Hobo Beans Inc.? The point is, buy carrot seeds, soon. [Bloomberg]

CANNED GOODS STOCKS SOAR: See, it went like this: Wonkette told people to buy canned goods, and the markets immediately reacted. Wonkette stock lady operative “Nicole” writes, “Just noticed that Campbell Soup Co. is currently the # 2 ‘Top Mover’ stock.” Capitalism!