A gain of 2.60 on the mlp index as we are approaching 280! Amazing really when you think about where we were a year ago. Fractional to 1 point gains in many mlps. Oneok (OKS) and Inergy Holdings (NRGP) are the big winners today.

Inergy LP (NRGY) is down on a downgrade but only by 30 cents. Only a couple of issues are lower and mostly by pennies.

Market overall looks firm but not exactly running away higher. Nat gas is the word of the day as those stocks are moving sharply higher in response to Exxon Mobil buying XTO. This should keep natural gas mlps firm.