Nice upside today in MLPS...the index is up over 1 point. And we have nice gains in many issues. Energy Transfer Equity continues in breakout mode...now at 29.50. Markwest is up 50 cents on its deal news this morning and Energy Transfer Partners is up 70 cents.

These days its the coal exposed MLPS that continue to move lower. Alliance Resource Partners (ALRP) and its GP (AHGP) have been selling off in recent days...the GP is still down today but the LP is higher. Natural Resourec Partners (NRP) is down 10 points in recent weeks and still shows no sign of a significant bounce.