Digest Bioeconomy Index dumps 3.09 percent to 52.36 as chemical equities tumble

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, dumped 3.09 percent to 52.36 as chemical equities tumbled. For the day, BioAmber (BIOA) plunged 16.28 percent to $6.49, while Renewable Energy Group (REGI) shed 6.19 percent to $8.34. Among other equities, Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) lost 8.50 percent to $4.20. Overall, declines led advances 11 to 2 for the day.