Energy

Having missed a session for Presidents’ Day, Wall Street’s 2% plunge last night brought it into line with world markets in reaction to the Libyan situation. Dow down 178.

Biofuel innovator Algae.Tec has secured listing approval on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange thus giving it exposure to the NYSE post-merger.

With the US closed, stocks in Europe fell as the death toll mounted in Libya.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains the principle of a “bracket trade”.

Wall Street again looked at local data and earnings for solace to post a slight gain despite protest deaths in Bahrain and Libya. Dow up 29.

Investment U’s David Fessler explains why investors should look at alternative fuels.

Wall Street was back in buying mode last night on earnings and data, ignoring a provocative move from Iran. Dow up 61.

Mermaid Marine delivered a better than expected interim profit result yet stockbrokers have downgraded their recommendations.

UBS has initiated coverage on Horizon Oil with a Buy rating, seeing a number of potential positive catalysts for the stock in coming months.