Lunchtime and we went through the breakout point with ease...the index is 1 and change and is nearing the 272 level. 1 point plus gains in Copano (CPNO) Markwest Energy (MWE) and Global Partners (GLP)...Duke Midstream (DPM) is up 1 along with Inergy Group Holdings (NRGP). Fractional gains in a host of other issues.

A few losers. Crosstex Energy (XTXI,XTEX) are both down fractions to 1 point probably a hangover from yesterday's earnings which didn't really move the stock much in either direction. Transmontaigne(TLP) is down a fraction on earnings today and Teppco(TPP) is down a fraction, stinging still from Goldman's sell call.

Afternoon trading should continue the firm trend and perhaps a last hour rush higher could result.