Dallas 12/17/2011 2:37:41 PM
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Cobalt International Energy Shares Soar after Company Extends Angola Lease (CIE)

Shares of Cobalt International Energy Inc. (NYSE: CIE) saw a huge rally in trading on Friday after the Houston, Texas-based company extended its Angola lease. Cobalt said in a regulatory filing that it has extended its $360,000-a-day lease on Ocean Confidence rig by as much as two weeks.

Cobalt International shares rose to an intra-day high of $11.17. The stock ended the day 22.22% higher on above average volume. The rally pushed Cobalt International Energy shares above their 50-day moving average.

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