Apologies to Ayn Rand, but Atlas isn't shrugging today. In fact, it's popping. Shares of Atlas Energy
For $190 million, Atlas Resource purchased acres totaling 277 bcfe of natural gas in the prolific Barnett shale region from Carrizo Oil & Gas
This is a true win-win for the two companies.
Another big energy mover is Frontline
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