Canacol stock falls 18% on dry Guyana well

The Dow Jones stock exchange yesterday reported that Colombian stocks fell, led by energy firm Canacol Energy Ltd. (CAAEF, CNE.V), whose shares plunged after the company said it was closing an exploration well in Guyana. (See other story on page 3.)

The IGBC index, considered the benchmark for Colombian stocks, posted a 0.74% decline to close at 14236.78 points, Dow Jones said. Calgary-based