Digest Bioeconomy Index gains 1.48 percent to 48.56 as ethanol equities surge

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 1.48 percent to 48.56 as ethanol equities surged.  For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) soared 11.88 percent to $1.79 , while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) sailed up 11.11 percent to $3.80.  Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) rebounded 5.37 percent to $1.57. Overall, advances led declines by a 3 to 1 ratio for the day.