In a mixed quarter, refining clearly remains a sore point even as production profits continue apace. Expect the same to hold for smaller firms as well. More
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What a Marathon Pipeline Spin-Off Would Do
Marathon Petroleum’s possible pipeline MLP could give investors a steadier performer. More
AMR Adds By Subtracting — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
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ConocoPhillips Wins Dividend Battle Vs. Chevron, Exxon
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ConocoPhillips vs. BP — For Investors, It’s a ‘Split’ Decision
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