Today we consider a way to play cheap fuel prices which directly offsets one of our oil plays. Plus, we plan to take the train. And we report on global energy, pharma and food stock happenings.

Recent small cap picks.

The raised outlook reflects the continued strong performance of Vimizim and updated expectations. The market responded positively today.

Illumina (ILMN) yet again posted great quarterly numbers, surpassing consensus on revenue and earnings.

December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 +0.74%) this morning are up +0.67% at a 1-week high and European stocks are up +1.61% as Apple rose 2% in pre-market trading after it reported stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings results late yesterday.

On Sep 16, 2014, we issued an updated research report on life sciences company Illumina Inc. Illumina delivered strong second-quarter 2014 results with both the top and the bottom line surpassing the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.