Amyris Surges After Total Raises Stake in Biofuel Venture

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Amyris Inc., a U.S. developer of biofuels, jumped the most in four months after the French oil company Total SA boosted its stake in their joint venture to spur commercial production of jet fuel made from plants.

Amyris gained 17 percent to $1.95 at the close in New York, the biggest one-day gain since Feb. 26.