A one and three quarter point gain on the MLP index on a day with dow up 150. No standout gainers as the biggest winners like Buckeye Partners (BPL) Transmontaigne (TLP) and Suburban Propane (SPH) are up major fractions but no one point winners yet.

A few mlps are down with Alliance Resource (ARLP) the biggest loser off 50 cents and Breitburn (BBEP) is down 46 cents as a larger percentage loser. Otherwises most losses are small fractions.

Markets have a tailwind today so i expect a challenge to the 220 level. later today.