The "flash crash" of the stock market in May 2010 was caused by a large mutual fund executing a single large sell order through flawed electronic trading methods, according to a report. The oil market news highlights include crude prices nearing an eight-week high and Sinopec acquiring Brazil oil reserves. The renewable energy market in the US is likely to decline without incentives, while the wind power market has struggled this year due to low demand and fossil fuel prices. The iPad is cutting into laptop sales and hurting the netbook market.