The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Marathon Petroleum, MarkWest Energy, Royal Dutch Shell, Marathon Oil and Occidental Petroleum - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 23, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Marathon Petroleum, MarkWest Energy, Royal Dutch Shell, Marathon Oil and Occidental Petroleum
MWE: 64.11 (+1.13), RDS.A: 55.82 (-0.34), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), MRO: 22.10 (-0.24), OXY: 69.69 (+0.22)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Marathon Petroleum, GameStop, Tesoro, Lam Research and Cardinal Health - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 23, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Marathon Petroleum, GameStop, Tesoro, Lam Research and Cardinal Health
LRCX: 77.02 (+0.54), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), CAH: 84.27 (-2.55), GME: 46.94 (-0.26)
Energy Stocks Are Cheap, Are Exxon or Valero Buys?
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 1:02PM CDT
As oil reaches a four-month low, shares of crude producers look cheap. But better buys can be had in stocks of refiners.
VLO: 65.72 (-0.95), PSX: 81.39 (-0.44), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), CHK: 8.71 (-0.34), WFT: 11.10 (+0.42), XOM: 81.14 (-0.65), COP: 54.04 (-1.79), HFC: 46.73 (-0.49), CVX: 92.94 (-0.57)
4 Broker-Favorite Energy Stocks for Q2 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 22, 9:49AM CDT
Following experts generally leads to more gains in lesser time, not to forget minimal research. Buying a stock before a successful earnings report can be quite rewarding as an earnings beat is often followed by price appreciation.
MWE: 64.11 (+1.13), RDS.A: 55.82 (-0.34), MPLX: 55.19 (+2.61), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), MRO: 22.10 (-0.24), OXY: 69.69 (+0.22)
5 Best Bargain S&P Stocks to Buy Now - Analyst Blog
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 22, 9:37AM CDT
With the end of the Greek deal impasse and the China meltdown, the S&P 500 index is only few percentage points away from its all-time high.
MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), LRCX: 77.02 (+0.54), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), GME: 46.94 (-0.26), CAH: 84.27 (-2.55)
MarkWest Energy Hikes Q2 Distribution After Merger Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 21, 2:55PM CDT
MarkWest Energy Partners L.P. (MWE) has declared an increase in quarterly cash distribution.
MWE: 64.11 (+1.13), MPLX: 55.19 (+2.61), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), NS: 55.28 (+0.26)
iSIGN Media Announces That Select Marathon Locations Will Start Brand Advertising to Generate Revenue
Marketwire Canada - Tue Jul 21, 10:01AM CDT
iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. ("iSIGN" or "Company"
MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), ISD.VN: 0.185 (-0.005)
Are Investors Becoming Bullish on Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Now? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 21, 8:33AM CDT
Are Investors Becoming Bullish on Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Now?
MPC: 56.33 (-0.74)
MPLX LP Increases Quarterly Distribution and Announces Pending Conversion of Subordinated Units to Common Units
Thomson Reuters ONE - Tue Jul 21, 7:56AM CDT
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 21, 2015 - MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today announced that the board of directors of its general partner has declared a cash distribution of $0.44 per common unit for the second quarter of 2015. This represents an increase of $0.0975 per unit, or 28.5 percent, over the second-quarter 2014 distribution and an increase of $0.03 per unit, or 7.3 percent, over the first-quarter 2015 distribution. Since the partnership's initial public offering in October 2012, the board has authorized distribution increases for 10 consecutive quarters, representing a compound annual growth rate of 23 percent over the minimum quarterly distribution established at the partnership's formation. The distribution will be paid Aug. 14, 2015, to unitholders of record as of Aug. 4, 2015.
MPLX: 55.19 (+2.61), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74)
EQT Corporation's (EQT) Q2 Earnings: What's in Store? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 20, 1:30PM CDT
EQT Corp. (EQT) is expected to report second-quarter 2015 earnings on Jul 23, before the market opens.
EQT: 76.27 (+3.91), VLO: 65.72 (-0.95), HES: 59.28 (+0.28), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74)
3 Stocks to Watch in Downstream Oil & Gas
Isac Simon, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 20, 12:05PM CDT
Crude oil refining and marketing companies will continue to thrive. As long as the United States continues to produce record amounts of crude oil with a ban in place against exporting the black gold, downstream companies will remain attractive...
MPLX: 55.19 (+2.61), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), TLLP: 51.86 (-0.50), DK: 36.88 (+0.11)
Global Maleic Anhydride Market 2015-2019 - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
M2 - Mon Jul 20, 6:28AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wrszz2/global_maleic) has announced the addition of the "Global Maleic Anhydride Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Maleic Anhydride market to grow at a CAGR of 7.25% over the period 2014-2019 This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Maleic Anhydride market for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of maleic anhydride across various industries and sectors. The report provides data on the Global Maleic Anhydride market based on the following: application and geography. Growing demand and adoption of unsaturated polyester resins in the end-use industries such as marine, automobile, infrastructure, and construction for applications such as paints and coatings, bathroom fixtures, fiberglass-reinforced plastics, synthetic marble, automotive components, building panels, corrosion-resistant products, and aircraft/aerospace components are propelling the growth of the market. According to the report, the high compatibility of the polymer Li-ion battery with tablets is one such factor. With a longer shelf life and the best weight-to-energy ratio, these batteries prove to be highly compatible with tablets and other electronic devices. Further, the report states the volatility in raw material prices is a major challenge faced by the market. The majority of maleic anhydride manufactured is used in unsaturated polyester resin, while other applications include: - BDO - Copolymers - Additives - Others The major end-users of maleic anhydride include: - Building and Construction industry - Infrastructure sector - Automotive industry - Footwear industry - Chemicals industry - Others Key Vendors - Ashland - DSM - Huntsman-Sasol - Polynt Other Prominent Vendors - Bartek Ingredients - BASF - Compania Espanola de Petroleos - Flint Hills Resources - Fuso Chemical - Lanxess - Lonza Group - Marathon Petroleum - Mitsubishi Chemicals - MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas - Mysore Petrochemicals - Nippon - NOF - Suzhou Synthetic Chemical - Thirumalai Chemicals For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wr...bal_maleic
SSL: 34.28 (+0.21), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74)
MPLX & MarkWest provide supplemental information regarding the strategic combination announced July 13
Thomson Reuters ONE - Mon Jul 20, 6:00AM CDT
FINDLAY, Ohio, and DENVER, July 20, 2015 - Last week MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) and MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MWE) (MarkWest) announced they had signed a definitive merger agreement whereby MarkWest would become a wholly owned subsidiary of MPLX. In connection with the announcement, MPLX affirmed its anticipated distribution growth guidance of 29 percent in 2015 and shared that it expects a 25 percent compound annual distribution growth rate for the combined entity through 2017, with a "peer-leading" distribution growth profile thereafter. MPLX and MarkWest are clarifying "peer-leading" implies an annual distribution growth profile of approximately 20 percent in years 2018 and 2019.
MWE: 64.11 (+1.13), MPLX: 55.19 (+2.61), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74)
3 Stocks to Watch at the Pump
Reuben Gregg Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 17, 2:03PM CDT
We all know that oil is the basic building block of gasoline. And that we can't drive our cars without the stuff. If the world's dependance on gas interests you, Valero Energy Corporation , Marathon Petroleum Corporation , and industry...
VLO: 65.72 (-0.95), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), XOM: 81.14 (-0.65)
The Trader Daily: Intraday Action Has Been About as Boring as It Gets
at The Street - Fri Jul 17, 6:00AM CDT
Equity traders, meanwhile, have had plenty to keep themselves busy.
NFLX: 110.10 (-1.40), VLO: 65.72 (-0.95), AMZN: 482.18 (-6.09), LRCX: 77.02 (+0.54), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), FB: 95.44 (-1.60), AMAT: 17.72 (+0.23), FCS: 15.63 (+0.62), KLAC: 52.84 (+1.17)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CVR Refining, HollyFrontier, Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy and Tesoro. - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 16, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CVR Refining, HollyFrontier, Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy and Tesoro.
VLO: 65.72 (-0.95), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), HFC: 46.73 (-0.49), CVRR: 19.50 (-0.21)
5 Refiners Whose Earnings Estimates Are Rising - Analyst Blog
Nilanjan Choudhury - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 15, 12:44PM CDT
Investors can benefit from the recent earnings estimate revisions for these refiners.
VLO: 65.72 (-0.95), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), TSO: 98.44 (-1.32), HFC: 46.73 (-0.49), CVRR: 19.50 (-0.21)
Marathon Petroleum (MPC): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 15, 7:31AM CDT
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) in the Oil Refining & Marketing space is seeing solid earnings estimate revisions and has a great Zacks Industry Rank.
MPC: 56.33 (-0.74)
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: I Still Believe in Harman International
at The Street - Wed Jul 15, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer thinks Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid are great, prefers Allergan over Valeant and wants AT&T for growth and income.
AGN: 314.95 (-0.40), T: 33.93 (-0.34), VRX: 253.84 (+14.92), LC: 14.83 (-0.07), HAR: 111.20 (+2.33), WBA: 95.48 (-1.16), MPC: 56.33 (-0.74), CVS: 110.19 (-0.79), PYPLV: 38.39 (-0.24), RAD: 8.79 (-0.04)