In the energy market Wednesday, crude for July delivery kicked off its run as front-month contract by heading for the moon, skying yet further into uncharted territory to close at a record $133.17/barrel, up $4.19.

In the energy market Thursday, crude for June delivery fell for the third straight day, dropping to $112.52/barrel, down 94 cents. June reformulated gasoline declined 2.81 cents, to $2.8782/gallon.