Industry stocks on the rise.(Market place and data: statistics, trends & energy data)

The Energy User News Index of key energy index stocks (U.S.) forged ahead this session, joining the major market indices ending in the black. At the close of the two-month period ended February 27, 2004, investors were faced with a robust gross domestic product figure and a slide in consumer confidence. Despite dropping nearly 10 points, the University of Michigan's consumer confidence numbers were in line with Wall Street's expectations. "If you look at it historically, there's a real disconnect between what consumers tell you versus what they actually do," said A.G. Edwards & Sons equity strategist Scott Wren. "Consumers are continuing to spend money in this economy."

The Energy User News Index increased 34.54 points, or 3.07%, to end the session at 1158.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 130.00 points or 1.24% to close at 10583.92. Of the 40 stocks tracked in the index, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a 25 to 15 count.

Capstone Turbine decreased its loss for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003. The company's net loss was $11.6 million, or $0.14 per share, versus a net loss of $20.7 million or $0.26 per share in the comparable quarter a year ago. Capstone CEO John Tucker said, "Our ...