Digest Bioeconomy Index gains 1.55 percent to 49.78 as advanced bio jumps

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 1.55 percent to 49.78 as advanced bio jumped.  For the day, BioAmber (BIOA) soared 13.53 percent to $3.86, while Monsanto (MON) dumped 7.77 percent to $85.30.  Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) rallied 4.46 percent to $1.64. Overall, advances led declines by a 2 to 1 ratio for the day.