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		<title>(SXL) Sunoco Logistics Partners Shows Positive Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/sxl-sunoco-logistics-partners-shows-positive-outlook/94389</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Philadelphia-based Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL), a master limited partnership (MLP), acquires, owns and operates a geographically diverse portfolio of refined product and crude oil pipelines and terminal facilities. Its facilities are located in 17 states in the Northeast, the Midwest, the Southeast and the Southwest of the country. Oil refiner and marketer Sunoco Inc. (SUN) owns 34% of the partnership interest, including a 2% general partner interest. Sunoco Logistics is organized into four segments – Refined Products Pipeline System, Terminal Facilities, Crude Oil Pipeline System, and Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing. Late last month, units of Sunoco Logistics hit a 52-week high of $42.11. The crude oil pipelines and terminals operator has seen its unit price climb approximately 35% since October last year, as investors have been buying the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/sun-sunoco-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-4/94416</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A weak business model, geographically condensed asset base and operational hindrances compel us to downgrade Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) to Underperform from Neutral. Our pessimistic outlook on the stock is fueled by the company&#8217;s poorly performing refining and supply segment, which registered a high loss along with lower realized prices and throughput in the fourth quarter of 2011. Moreover, with the separation of the coke manufacturing business, Sunoco exhibits a weak business profile and remains susceptible to competitive risks. As such, we expect Sunoco to perform below the industry, which gives investors little reason to hold the stock. We render a pessimistic outlook on the stock in the coming quarters, which is the main reason for our downgrade of the rating. Our $36 price objective reflects a multiple of 6.2X the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/24/sun-sunoco-inc-bear-of-the-day/92532</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A weak business model, geographically un-diversified asset base and operational hindrances compel us to downgrade Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) to Underperform from Neutral. Our pessimistic outlook on the stock is fueled by the company&#8217;s poorly performing refining and supply segment, which registered a high loss along with lower realized prices and throughput in the fourth quarter of 2011. Moreover, with the separation of the coke manufacturing business, Sunoco exhibits a weak business profile and remains susceptible to competitive risks. As such, we expect Sunoco to perform below the industry, which gives investors little reason to hold the stock. We render a pessimistic outlook on the stock in the coming quarters, which is the main reason for our downgrade of the rating. Our $36 price objective reflects a multiple of 6.2X the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Oil and Gas Stock Outlook &#8211; February 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/08/sun-oil-and-gas-stock-outlook-february-2012-industry-outlook/91446</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Crude Oil Signs of progress in resolving Europe&#8217;s long-running sovereign debt crisis and a tightening global supply picture in view of the geopolitical fallout over Iran&#8217;s alleged nuclear ambitions have been keeping oil prices at elevated levels. Partly offsetting this favorable view has been high U.S. crude stocks and worries about China’s growth outlook. As such, crude oil’s near-term fundamentals remain mixed, to say the least. The long-term outlook for oil, however, remains favorable given the commodity’s constrained supply picture. In particular, while the Western economies exhibit sluggish growth prospects, global oil consumption is expected to get a boost from continued strength in the major emerging powers like India, China and Brazil that continue to grow at a healthy rate. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which provides ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Upgraded to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/19/sun-sunoco-upgraded-to-neutral/83235</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following Sunoco Inc’s (SUN) announcement to exit the refining business, we have upgraded the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based downstream operator’s shares to Neutral from Underperform. Last week, Sunoco came out with plans to get rid of its East Coast-based facilities that have been performing poorly during the last few years, thereby removing a major overhang on the stock. The Philadelphia and Marcus Hook refineries’ profitability have been hampered by higher crude prices, while their Mid-Continent competitors continue to benefit from the lower oil prices caused by the crude glut in Cushing. We remain positive on the outlook for the new Sunoco – without refining – as it holds the promise of unlocking significant value from its non-refining businesses apart from providing more stable revenue streams. In particular, Sunoco’s logistics business – conducted ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALJ) Stock Market News for September 19, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/19/alj-stock-market-news-for-september-19-2011-market-news/83506</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, U.S. markets inched up to close in the green with the S&#38;P 500 recording its highest rally since July 2011. Hopes of EU overcoming its sovereign debt crisis gathered strength after Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said US would join other EU leaders to seek out a solution to the euro zone debt situation. Markets further rose on news that United Technologies Corporation is looking to finance a major U.S. acquisition. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 0.7% or 75.91 points and finished the day at 11,509.09 marking its longest winning streak since 1st July. For the week, the blue chip index rose 4.7%. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) was up 0.6% and settled at 1,216.01 with telecom and utilities emerging as the biggest gainers while ]]></description>
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		<title>(BAC) Company News for September 7, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/07/bac-company-news-for-september-7-2011-corporate-summary/82710</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Lufkin Industries (NASDAQ:LUFK) said it had concluded an Asset Purchase Agreement to purchase virtually all the assets of Quinn&#8217;s Oilfield Supply Ltd for around $303 million •    Shares of exploration company Sunoco Inc. (NYSE:SUN) gained 5.32% after the company announced its decision to sell off its refinery businesses and concentrate on the gasoline retail segment •    Shipping box maker Temple Inland, Inc.’s (NYSE:TIN) share prices advanced 25.25% to close at $30.85 a share after International Paper Co. (NYSE:IP) increased its offer price for the company •    Shares of the banking sector declined and closed in the red after the cost of insuring bank debt rose substantially. Following this development, share prices of Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS), Royal Bank of Scotland (NYSE:RBS) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) fell 12.93%, 12.74% and ]]></description>
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		<title>(BAC) Stock Market News for August 23, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/23/bac-stock-market-news-for-august-23-2011-market-news/81858</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets lacked the conviction to bet big leading to a flat finish for the benchmarks on Monday. A choppy day of trading was initially spurred by hopes that the Fed chairman would announce another asset-buying plan on Friday, but lingering concerns about the domestic and global financial situation ensured the indices ended flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 0.3% to settle at 10,854.65. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) moved up 0.02% to close at 1,123.82, and 6 of its 10 industry groups registered gains. The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 0.2% to finish the day at 2,345.38. The fear-gauge CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) traded roughly over 42. On the New York Stock Exchange, consolidated volumes were 4.8 billion shares. Advancers were outnumbered by the declining stocks on the ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSO) Tesoro Maintains Earnings Momentum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/05/tso-tesoro-maintains-earnings-momentum/80706</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent refiner Tesoro Corporation (TSO) came out with impressive second-quarter 2011 results, driven by higher throughput, improved margin environment and solid operational performance. Earnings per share (excluding special items) came in at $1.65, comfortably surpassing the Zacks Consensus estimate of $1.34 and way above the year-ago adjusted profit of 30 cents. The San Antonio, Texas-based firm reported revenue of $7,963.0 million for the three-month period. This was 13.5% above our projection and was  also up 54.8% year-over-year. Segmental Analysis Refining: Tesoro’s Refining segment posted an operating income of $399 million versus $150 million in the year-earlier quarter. This marked improvement can be attributed to higher refinery throughput rates, significant crude sourcing advantage, and better margins. Retail: The Retail unit earned $38 million during the three-month period, up from $30 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Spreads Retail Network</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/sun-sunoco-spreads-retail-network/77968</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an attempt to expand its retail web, Sunoco Inc. (SUN) added 13 sites of its namesake brand in Birmingham, Alabama. The expansion was done under the terms of an agreement entered into with Quality Petroleum of Alabama and Chattahoochee Oil, a distributor of petroleum products. The existing set-up of Sunoco retail sites consist of more than 4,900 stores selling transportation fuels and convenience items. Constructions of the new outlets are underway and will be made part of the Sunoco brand by the end of the third quarter. Management remains highly upbeat about this development and noted that the new stores will widen Sunoco’s horizons. The company is also tying up with various distributors that will likely strengthen its foothold in Midwest and other Southeastern states. Sunoco has embarked upon ]]></description>
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		<title>(SXL) Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. Makes Twin Purchases</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/sxl-sunoco-logistics-partners-l-p-makes-twin-purchases/78050</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL), a master limited partnership, has agreed to acquire an oil storage plant in New Jersey from Sunoco Inc. (SUN) in a stock deal, for approximately $100 million. Additionally, Sunoco Logistics plans to invest about $90 million for further development and legal obligations of the facility. Located in Westville, the Eagle Point Tank Farm, although idle since the fall of 2009, includes five million barrels of active storage for clean products and dark oils. The storage capacity of the unit is expandable. As elucidated by the official of Sunoco Logistics, this purchase will assist in the transportation and distribution of various types of fuels to markets. Along with the company’s existing pipeline network, dock space and refined products rack at Eagle Point, this facility will act ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Analyst Maintains Underperform on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/sun-sunoco-analyst-maintains-underperform-on-shares/77645</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/sun-sunoco-analyst-maintains-underperform-on-shares/77645#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunoco Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have maintained our Underperform recommendation on oil refiner and marketer Sunoco Inc (SUN). Lately, investors have been selling the stock for its weak fundamentals and tepid outlook. The disappointing first quarter results have added to this bearishness. Sunoco, which competes in the Oil Refining and Marketing industry with firms like Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) and Tesoro Corp. (TSO), currently has a Zacks #4 Rank (Sell rating) for the short run. In recent times, a number of issues have stalled the company’s stock price. Operational reliability problems and increased unscheduled downtime – that led to a dull first quarter in which the company lost $1.01 per share – have overshadowed its gains from successful restructuring initiatives over the last two years. We expect these concerns to act as a drag ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/sun-sunoco-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-3/77673</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/sun-sunoco-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-3/77673#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Underperform recommendation on Sunoco Inc. (SUN), based on a number of issues that have stalled the company&#8217;s stock price. Sunoco&#8217;s operational reliability issues and increased unscheduled downtime have overshadowed its strong quarterly results and gains from successful restructuring initiatives over the last two years. Rising crude oil prices have added to Sunoco&#8217;s challenges by increasing the cost of production. Pitfalls from the ArcelorMittal litigation settlement, as well as the lack of geographic diversification and refining flexibility, have also become major liabilities for Sunoco, in our view. Given these headwinds, we expect Sunoco shares to be under pressure in the near future. Our $37 price objective reflects a 2011 P/E multiple of 42.1x. SUNOCO INC (SUN): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(IMF) Stock Market News for June 22, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/imf-stock-market-news-for-june-22-2011-market-news/77054</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/imf-stock-market-news-for-june-22-2011-market-news/77054#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[SUN]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets ended in the green for the fourth consecutive day after Greece’s Prime Minister won a confidence vote which may help the nation avoid a sovereign debt default. While the technology and energy sectors chipped in to bolster the benchmarks, a smaller-than-expected decline in existing home sales also contributed to the upside movement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.9% and settled at 12,190.01. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) closed at 1295.52, after inching 1.3% higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.2% to finish at 2,687.26. The fear-gauge CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped 10% to settle near 18. On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), consolidated volumes were 3.6 billion shares and for every one stock that declined, six stocks advanced. After shedding their six-week losing ]]></description>
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		<title>(C) Company News for June 08, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/08/c-company-news-for-june-08-2011-corporate-summary/75782</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/08/c-company-news-for-june-08-2011-corporate-summary/75782#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Citigroup Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[G-III Apparel Group Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Paper Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Iron Mountain Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MANT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mantech International Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MIND]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mitcham Industries Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pep Boys - Manny Moe & Jack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skyworks Solutions Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SUN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sunoco Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Temple-Inland Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) offered to buy Temple-Inland (NYSE:TIN) in a deal worth $3.38 billion. Reacting to this development, share prices of Temple-Inland rose 40.36% to close at $29.49 •    Share prices of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) increased 7.74% after the chipmaker reaffirmed its guidance •    Clothing maker G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GIII) reported its first quarter earnings results. The company posted losses against analysts’ expectations of a profit •    Share prices of Seismic-data equipment Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIND) rose 5.04% after the company reported first quarter revenues that came in above analysts’ expectation •    Oil and gas giant Sunoco, Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:SUN) shares rose 4.01% after Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) increased the target price and profit estimates of the company. Morgan Stanley also reiterated a &#8220;Overweight&#8221; rating on the shares ]]></description>
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		<title>(BAC) Stock Market News for June 8, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/08/bac-stock-market-news-for-june-8-2011-market-news/75780</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/08/bac-stock-market-news-for-june-8-2011-market-news/75780#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Paper Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunoco Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Talbots Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Ben Bernanke said US economic growth remained “frustratingly slow from the perspective of millions of unemployed and underemployed workers”. Such comments from the Federal Reserve Chairman kept the investors bearish as the markets suffered losses for the fifth consecutive trading day. Markets had been moving up initially but Bernanke’s comments ensured benchmarks extended their stay in the red, yet again. The markets have now declined for five consecutive trading day and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) lost 0.2% to settle at 12,070.81. After dropping below the psychological level of 1,300 for the first time since March 23, 2011, on Monday, the Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P500) continued to be weighed down as it declined again, by 0.1%, to close at 1,284.94. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Stock Market News for April 29, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/01/gdp-stock-market-news-for-april-29-2011-market-news/72799</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/01/gdp-stock-market-news-for-april-29-2011-market-news/72799#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 18:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basic Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Independent Oil & Gas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AET]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aetna Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ALL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Allstate Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Citrix Systems Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sprint Nextel Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SUN]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nations’ economic growth rate slowed larger than estimated and claims for unemployment benefits soared to its highest level since January. Surprisingly, these disappointing reports failed to sting the markets which moved to post more multi-year highs. Markets continued to reap benefits from the positive momentum, gained from the Federal Reserve’s vow to stimulate the economy. Also, positive earnings results chipped in to further strengthen the indices and overshadowed the disappointing data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 0.6% to settle at 12763.31 and recorded its highest close since May 20, 2008. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) achieved its highest level since June 9, 2008, at 1360.48, gaining 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 0.1% to finish off at 2872.53, its highest close since Dec. 12, ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) What Consumers and Investors Should Know About Gas Prices</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/27/eia-what-consumers-and-investors-should-know-about-gas-prices/71848</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunoco Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U’s Energy and Infrastructure Expert Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Big surprise: They’re up and heading higher. Nationally, gasoline prices – which averaged $2.76 last summer – are forecast to be at least $1.10 higher this summer, as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts a vacation-dampening average of $3.86 a gallon. The EIA is also suggesting that there’s a 33 percent chance prices could go even higher, exceeding $4.00 a gallon during the summer months, and that some areas of the country could exceed the national average by $0.25 a gallon. Regarding diesel, the EIA says it will average $4.09 a gallon this summer. Clearly the analysts missed the boat on that one: Diesel’s already $4.29 where I live. Surprised by the sticker shock? I’m not. ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) What Consumers and Investors Should Know About Gas Prices</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/26/vlo-what-consumers-and-investors-should-know-about-gas-prices/71782</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/26/vlo-what-consumers-and-investors-should-know-about-gas-prices/71782#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunoco Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U’s Energy and Infrastructure Expert Monday, April 18, 2011 Big surprise: They’re up and heading higher. Nationally, gasoline prices – which averaged $2.76 last summer – are forecast to be at least $1.10 higher this summer, as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts a vacation-dampening average of $3.86 per gallon. The EIA is also suggesting that there’s a 33 percent chance prices could go even higher, exceeding $4.00 a gallon during the summer months, and that some areas of the country could exceed the national average by $0.25 a gallon. Regarding diesel, the EIA says it will average $4.09 a gallon this summer. Clearly the analysts missed the boat on that one: Diesel’s already $4.29 where I live. Surprised by the sticker shock? I’m not. ]]></description>
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		<title>(AA) Stock Market News for January 4, 2011  &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/04/aa-stock-market-news-for-january-4-2011-market-news/64431</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/04/aa-stock-market-news-for-january-4-2011-market-news/64431#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:34:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aluminum]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alcoa Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barnes & Noble Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Murphy Oil Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets greeted investors with New Year wishes as they closed higher and major benchmarks set new records on Monday. Robust growth in manufacturing and a better-than-expected construction spending report helped the indices post significant gains. Investors can take lot of heart from this positive start as historical data suggests that markets opening up with gains usually leads to a successful year. According to reports from the Institute for supply Management, manufacturing data sprung higher with the new-orders index posting higher results. The manufacturing sector also jumped for the 17th consecutive month in December.  Additionally, data on the global front suggested that China’s inflation may subside after a slowdown in the manufacturing sector while Europe’s manufacturing sector posted better-than-expected growth during the last month. In addition, construction spending increased for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSO) Tesoro Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/15/tso-tesoro-third-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard-2/59379</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/15/tso-tesoro-third-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard-2/59379#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sunoco Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, independent refiner Tesoro Corporation (TSO) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Now that the analysts have had some time to ponder upon the quarterly performance of Tesoro, they are weighing in their estimate revisions. Below we cover the results of the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analyst estimate revisions and Zacks ratings for the outlook. Earnings Review On November 4, 2010, Tesoro reported third-quarter 2010 results that came in better than expected, buoyed by strong contributions from the refining business unit along with robust distillate exports, a reformed U.S. manufacturing sector and increased port activity nationwide, partially offset by weak gasoline margins. Net earnings per share, excluding certain expenses, came in at 51 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 and ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSO) Tesoro Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, independent refiner Tesoro Corporation (TSO) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Now that the analysts have had some time to ponder upon the quarterly performance of Tesoro, they are weighing in their estimate revisions. Below we cover the results of the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analyst estimate revisions and Zacks ratings for the outlook. Earnings Review On November 4, 2010, Tesoro reported third-quarter 2010 results that came in better than expected, buoyed by strong contributions from the refining business unit along with robust distillate exports, a reformed U.S. manufacturing sector and increased port activity nationwide, partially offset by weak gasoline margins. Net earnings per share, excluding certain expenses, came in at 51 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 and ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Double-Dip Means Double Trouble for U.S. Refiners &#8211; Play the Gasoline Boom $$</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Energy and Infrastructure Expert Friday, August 27, 2010: Issue #1333 Despite boasting just 5% of the global population, the United States goes through 25% of the world’s oil every year. That startling statistic is no secret – and it’s entirely understandable. After all, much of it relates to Americans’ love affair with their automobiles – one that dates back well over 100 years. And our gas-dependent ways have only increased over the past 15 years or so with the increasing popularity of large, powerful cars, SUVs and trucks. But the recession hit the auto industry hard. Truck and SUV-loving consumers drifted away from dealerships in droves. And the recession has dragged gasoline prices down, too. Today, U.S. gasoline usage is still languishing and prices are trending lower. ]]></description>
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		<title>(COP) U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s Reports Rise in Fuel Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected decline in crude oil stockpiles, while demand from refiners was above expectations. However, on the negative side, gasoline and distillate supplies increased from their week-ago levels. Crude Oil The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories dropped by 5.0 million barrels for the week ending Jul 2, 2010, well above the analyst expectations. The decrease in oil stocks, the second in as many weeks, can be attributed to lower crude imports and ramped-up refinery operations. At 358.2 million barrels, crude supplies are 3.1% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year. The crude supply cover was down from 24.0 days in the previous week to 23.6 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CVX) U.S. Crude Oil Stocks Drop &#8211; Distillates Increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected decline in crude oil stockpiles, while gasoline supply remained essentially flat. The agency’s report further added that inventories of distillate fuel posted a higher-than-expected rise, while demand from refiners was above expectations. Crude Oil The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories dropped by 1.8 million barrels for the week ending June 4, 2010, well above the analyst expectations. The decrease in oil stocks, the second in as many weeks, can be attributed to ramped-up refinery operations. At 361.4 million barrels, crude supplies are 200,000 barrels below the year-earlier level, but remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year. The crude supply cover was down slightly from 24.0 days in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(COP) U.S. Energy Department Reports Positive Inventory Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected decline in crude stockpiles, while gasoline supply logged another surprise decline. The agency’s report further added that inventories of distillate fuel posted a smaller-than-expected rise, and refinery capacity use fell. Crude Oil The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels for the week ending May 28, 2010, well above analyst expectations. The decrease in crude stocks, the first in seven weeks, can be attributed to a decline in production and lower imports. At 363.2 million barrels, crude supplies are 2.8 million barrels below the year-earlier level but remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). The crude supply cover ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) U.S. Energy Department Reports Crude Supplies Jump &#8211; Fuels Down</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 22:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected climb in crude stockpiles. However, on the positive side, gasoline and distillate supplies logged surprise declines. Refinery run-rates were almost flat from the previous week. Crude Oil The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories expanded by 2.5 million barrels for the week ending May 21, 2010, well above analyst expectations. The increase in crude stocks, the 6th in as many weeks, can be attributed to rising imports. At 365.1 million barrels, crude supplies are 2.0 million barrels above the year-earlier level but remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). The crude supply cover increased slightly from 24.0 days in the previous week ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Crude Oil The improving economic scene, both here in the U.S. as well as worldwide, has been the main driver of the oil rally that saw the commodity breaching the $85 per barrel level earlier this month. However, in recent days, concerns about the European debt crisis and China’s growth outlook have renewed apprehensions about the global growth and energy demand. As a result, oil prices have slumped to a 3-month low. Additionally, high levels of product inventories (gasoline and distillate stocks remain above the upper boundary of the average range for this time of year), along with soaring commercial oil supplies, has further dragged down crude prices, in our view. But way too many factors weigh on oil prices &#8212; from OPEC decisions and geostrategic tensions to the ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) EIA Reports Larger Than Expected Crude Oil Inventory Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected climb in crude stockpiles, while distillate supplies posted a surprise build. Gasoline stocks, meanwhile, logged a sharp decline and refinery run-rates increased significantly from the previous week. Crude Oil The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories expanded by 2 million barrels for the week ending Apr. 2, 2010, bigger than analyst expectations. The increase in crude stocks &#8212; the 10th in as many weeks &#8212; can be attributed to rising imports, partly offset by a large gain in refinery utilization. At 356.2 million barrels, crude supplies are 4.9 million barrels below the year-earlier level but remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Completes Chemical Subsidiary Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil refiner and marketer Sunoco Inc. (SUN) closed the previously announced sale of its polypropylene subsidiary Sunoco Chemicals Inc. to Brazil-based petrochemical and resin producer Braskem S.A. (BAK) for approximately $350 million in cash. As part of the deal, Sunoco sold polypropylene manufacturing facilities in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania; La Porte, Texas; and Neal, West Virginia. These plants have a combined annual production capacity of approximately 2.1 billion pounds of polypropylene (a plastic used in packaging, carpets, stationery, lab equipment and automotive parts). The sale also includes a research and technology center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Braskem transaction is part of Sunoco’s strategic action to improve its performance and competitiveness in a cost-effective manner, as the company struggles to cope with the bearish refining margin environment. Other such steps include the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have downgraded Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) shares to Underperform from Neutral, reflecting the bearish refining margin outlook. Weak demand for refined products in the global downturn and increased capacity has squeezed margins throughout the industry. Rising crude oil prices have added to Sunoco&#8217;s miseries by increasing the cost of production. With utilization rates remaining at historically low levels, we see a fairly unfavorable macro backdrop for independent refiners over the coming 6-12 months. Sunoco&#8217;s lack of geographic diversification and refining flexibility has also become a major liability, in our view. Given these headwinds, we expect Sunoco shares to be under pressure in the near future. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/29/sun-sunoco-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/31963</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) shares to Underperform from Neutral, reflecting the bearish refining margin outlook. Weak demand for refined products in the global downturn and increased capacity has squeezed margins throughout the industry. Rising crude oil prices have added to Sunoco&#8217;s miseries by increasing the cost of production. With utilization rates remaining at historically low levels, we see a fairly unfavorable macro backdrop for independent refiners over the coming 6-12 months. Sunoco&#8217;s lack of geographic diversification and refining flexibility has also become a major liability in our view. Given these headwinds, we expect Sunoco shares to be under pressure in the near future. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Analyst Downgrades Stock</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/27/sun-sunoco-analyst-downgrades-stock/31561</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading Sunoco Inc. (SUN) shares to Underperform from Neutral, reflecting the bearish refining margin outlook. Weak demand for refined products in the global downturn and increased capacity has squeezed margins throughout the industry. Rising crude oil prices have added to Sunoco’s miseries by increasing the cost of production. With utilization rates remaining at historically low levels, we see a fairly unfavorable macro backdrop for independent refiners over the coming 6 - 12 months. Sunoco’s lack of geographic diversification and refining flexibility has also become a major liability, in our view. Sunoco has announced certain strategic actions to improve the company’s performance and competitiveness in a cost-effective manner. These include the closure of the previously-idled Eagle Point (New Jersey) refinery, a definitive agreement to sell the polypropylene business and cutting ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) Oil &amp; Gas Industry Stock Review &#8211; March 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/25/eia-oil-gas-industry-stock-review-march-2010-industry-outlook/31594</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Crude Oil The improving economic scene, both here in the U.S. as well as worldwide, is the main driver of the current oil rally that has seen the commodity breaching the $80 per barrel level. But high levels of product inventories (gasoline and distillate stocks remain above the upper boundary of the average range for this time of year), along with soaring commercial oil supplies, will limit any sustained gains, in our view. Way too many factors weigh on oil prices &#8212; from OPEC decisions and geostrategic tensions to the value of the U.S. dollar and seasonal variables &#8212; to definitively size up each one of them for their respective impact on prices. For the week ending Mar. 5, the federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude ]]></description>
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		<title>($VLO) Oil &amp; Gas Industry Stock Review &#8211; March 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/23/vlo-oil-gas-industry-stock-review-march-2010-industry-outlook/31459</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Crude Oil The improving economic scene, both here in the U.S. as well as worldwide, is the main driver of the current oil rally that has seen the commodity breaching the $80 per barrel level. But high levels of product inventories (gasoline and distillate stocks remain above the upper boundary of the average range for this time of year), along with soaring commercial oil supplies, will limit any sustained gains, in our view. Way too many factors weigh on oil prices &#8212; from OPEC decisions and geostrategic tensions to the value of the U.S. dollar and seasonal variables &#8212; to definitively size up each one of them for their respective impact on prices. For the week ending Mar. 5, the federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude ]]></description>
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		<title>(WNR) Western Refining Loss Narrows but Analysts Maintain Sell Rating</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/10/wnr-western-refining-loss-narrows-but-analysts-maintain-sell-rating/30251</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil refiner and marketer Western Refining Inc. (WNR) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results, helped by higher sales volumes. Its loss per share, excluding special items, came in at 58 cents, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents. Western’s encouraging results are in contrast to that of larger rivals Tesoro Corp. (TSO) and Sunoco Inc. (SUN), both of which posted bigger-than-expected losses. In the year-ago period, the Texas-based company earned 49 cents per share. The main factors causing the year-over-year negative comparison reflects lower margins and throughput on the back of weak fuel demand and high inventories caused by the prolonged economic slowdown. However, revenue of $2.0 billion was up 18.3% from the fourth quarter 2008 level. Negative Surprise Trend With respect to earnings surprises, the stock has fluctuated ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Analysts Downbeat on The Near-Term</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/08/sun-sunoco-analysts-downbeat-on-the-near-term/30009</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month, Sunoco Inc. (SUN), the Pennsylvania-based oil refiner and marketer, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Disappointing Results For the fourth quarter, Sunoco reported loss per share (excluding special items) of 27 cents, a penny wider than our estimates. The challenging market environment continued to adversely impact the company’s volumes and margins in its petroleum and the chemical businesses. In the year-ago period, Sunoco earned $2.68 per share. However, revenue of $9.0 billion was up 3.8% from the fourth quarter 2008 level. Full year 2009 results were no less disappointing, with Sunoco reporting a net loss of 33 cents per share, compared to income of $7.48 per share in 2008. Annual sales declined to $31.3 billion from $51.1 billion in ]]></description>
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		<title>(CVX) U.S. Oil Consumption Still Weak &#8211; Analyst Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/08/cvx-u-s-oil-consumption-still-weak-analyst-blog/27390</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise climb in crude stockpiles, while distillate supplies posted a smaller-than-expected draw. The agency’s bearish report further added that refiners continued to cut production, and are currently operating at their lowest rate in two decades. This has instilled renewed doubts about the health of the U.S. economy, and pulled down oil prices to a seven-week low of around $71 per barrel. The only saving grace came in the form of gasoline supplies, which defied market expectations and fell from the week-ago period. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected 2.3 million barrels jump in crude inventories for the week ending Jan 29, 2010, against expectations of a drop. The increase in crude stocks, the 3rd in the past ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Posts Wider Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/05/sun-sunoco-posts-wider-loss/27153</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil refiner and marketer Sunoco Inc. (SUN) reported marginally weaker-than-expected fourth quarter results, as the challenging market environment continued to adversely impact the company’s volumes and margins in its petroleum and the chemical businesses. Loss per share, excluding special items, came in at 27 cents, a penny wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents. In the year-ago period, the Pennsylvania-based company earned $2.68 per share. However, revenue of $9.0 billion was up 3.8% from the fourth quarter 2008 level. Estimate Revisions Trend It was the company’s third negative earnings surprise in the past four quarters. Sunoco has performed poorly during this period with its average earnings surprise being a staggering -748.6%. This implies that the company has missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 748.6% over the last four quarters. ]]></description>
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		<title>(SXL) Sunoco Logistics Partners&#8217; Profit Drops</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/30/sxl-sunoco-logistics-partners-profit-drops/26404</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL) – a master limited partnership (MLP) ? announced weaker-than-expected fourth quarter results, hurt by lower earnings in the Crude Oil Pipeline System segment. The partnership reported earnings per unit (EPU) of $1.30, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41. In the year-ago period, Sunoco Logistics earned $2.23 per unit. Quarterly revenue of $1.7 billion was up 6% from the year-earlier level, driven by higher crude oil prices. Despite Sunoco Logistics’ earnings lag, estimates for the current quarter (first quarter of 2010) have been trending up over the last few days, with the quarterly Zacks Consensus Estimate going up by 4 cents in the last 7 days alone. Two of the nine analysts covering the stock have raised their estimates for the first quarter. With its ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) Oil &amp; Gas Stock Outlook &#8211; January 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/20/eia-oil-gas-stock-outlook-january-2010-industry-outlook/25463</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crude Oil The improving economic scene, both here in the U.S. as well as worldwide, is the main driver of the current oil rally that has seen the commodity settling around the $80 per barrel level. But high levels of product inventories (particularly gasoline), along with still higher supplies, will limit any sustained crude gains, in our view. But way too many factors weigh on oil prices &#8212; from OPEC decisions and geostrategic tensions to the value of the U.S. dollar and seasonal variables &#8212; to definitively size up each one of them for their respective impact on prices. In its latest release, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a higher-than-anticipated increase in crude stockpiles, which rose by 3.7 million barrels for the week ending Jan 8. This follows a ]]></description>
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		<title>($CVX) Crude Oil Dips on Inventory Jump</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/14/cvx-crude-oil-dips-on-inventory-jump/24987</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced a larger-than-expected build in crude oil and gasoline stockpiles. The agency’s bearish report further added that distillate supplies increased unexpectedly despite cold weather conditions, fueling renewed concerns about weak demand in the U.S. The only saving grace came in the form of refinery run-rates, which increased from the previous week. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories rose by 3.7 million barrels for the week ending Jan. 8, much more than anticipated. The increase in crude stocks, the second in as many weeks, can be attributed to rising imports. This follows a 4-week trend of a steady decline in supplies, which slid by approximately 14 million barrels during the period, fueled by cold weather. At 331.0 million barrels, crude supplies ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) Surprise Build in Crude Inventories Announced by U.S. Energy Department</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/08/vlo-surprise-build-in-crude-inventories-announced-by-u-s-energy-department/24460</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise build in crude and gasoline stockpiles. The agency’s bearish report further added that distillate supplies logged a narrower-than-expected decline, while refinery run-rates also decreased from the previous week. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected 1.3 million barrel rise in crude inventories for the week ending January 1, 2010 (against expectations of a drawdown), as refiner demand dropped. The rise in oil stocks snaps a 4-week trend of steady decline in supplies, which slid by approximately 14 million barrels during the period, fueled by cold weather. At 327.3 million barrels, crude supplies remain 1.9 million barrels above the year-earlier level and above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(VLO) Oil Price Slides as Fuel Inventories Rise</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected decline in crude stockpiles. However, the report also showed a larger-than-anticipated buildup in gasoline and distillate inventories amid renewed concerns about weak demand in the U.S., thereby more than offsetting the positive impact. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories, following two weeks of increases, fell by 3.8 million barrels for the week ending December 4, against market expectations of a buildup. The primary reason for the surprise drop was a fall in crude oil imports and slightly stronger refiner demand. Current crude oil stocks, at 336.1 million barrels, are 4.8% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). The ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) Higher Inventory Drags Down Oil</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise buildup in crude stockpiles. The agency’s bearish report further added that gasoline supplies rose much more than analysts projected, while refinery rates remained at historically low levels. The only saving grace came in the form of distillates, whose stocks were down more than expected. The federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 2.1 million barrel rise in crude inventories for the week ending November 27, as against analyst expectations of a drawdown. The substantial increase in stockpiles can be attributed to curtailed refinery operations and improved domestic production, partially offset by reduction in crude oil imports. Current crude oil stocks, at 339.9 million barrels, are 6.1% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Mixed Signals in U.S. Oil Demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected build in crude stockpiles, a surprise drop in distillates and improvement in refinery run-rates. However, this piece of positive data was somewhat tempered by reports of increases in gasoline supplies. In its release, the agency said that crude inventories rose by approximately 1.0 million barrels for the week ending November 20, lower than analysts&#8217; expectations. The modest increase can be attributed to the turnaround in imports and Gulf of Mexico output following disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Current crude oil stocks, at 337.8 million barrels, are 6.1% above the year-earlier level and remain above the upper limit of the average for this time of the year (depicted in the first EIA chart below). Supplies of gasoline rose by 1.0 ]]></description>
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		<title>(WNR) Western Refining Suffers Quarterly Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/16/wnr-western-refining-suffers-quarterly-loss/20706</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil refiner and marketer Western Refining Inc. (WNR) reported weaker-than-expected third quarter results, pulled down by lower margins and throughput on the back of weak fuel demand and high inventories caused by the prolonged economic slowdown. This was partially offset by lower costs and expenses. Its loss per share came in at 5 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents. In the year-ago period, the Texas-based company earned $1.60 per share. Revenues were down 40.1% year over year to $1.9 billion. Western follows larger rivals Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) and Sunoco Inc. (SUN) that also posted bigger-than-expected losses. Refining Segment Results Western’s refining segment experienced a significant decline in operating income (operating income of $22.2 million vs. $180.8 million in the year-earlier quarter), adversely impacted by weak ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSO) Tesoro Corporation Beats Expectations &#8211; Cuts Dividend in Half</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tesoro Corporation’s (TSO) third-quarter 2009 results came in significantly better than expected, helped by better demand balance in the company’s key West Coast region. Earnings per share came in at 24 cents, against Zacks Consensus Estimate of a penny loss. Tesoro’s outperformance is in contrast to the steep losses posted by the other major refiners that have already reported &#8212; Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) and Sunoco Inc. (SUN). However, compared to the year-ago period, Tesoro’s earnings per share plunged 87.1%, while sales declined 45.4% to $4.7 billion &#8212; severely hampered by depressed refining margins and lower throughput on the back of weak fuel demand and high inventories. Refining Segment Results Tesoro’s refining segment experienced a significant decline in operating income (operating income of $84 million vs. $476 million in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUN) Sunoco Posts Disappointing Quarterly Earnings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil refiner and marketer Sunoco Inc. (SUN) reported weaker-than-expected third quarter results as its refining and chemicals operations slipped in the red, pulled down by reduced margins and production. Loss per share, excluding special items, came in at 29 cents, significantly wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents. In the year-ago period, the Pennsylvania-based company earned $4.78 per share. Revenues were down 42.6% year over year to $8.7 billion. Refining &#38; Supply The Refining &#38; Supply segment lost $118 million during the quarter, as against a profit of $398 million in the year-earlier period, mainly on account of lower realized margins and lower production volumes, partly canceled by lower expenses. Realized margin averaged $2.72 per barrel, down 81.7% from the third quarter of 2008, reflecting a very weak ]]></description>
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		<title>(SXL) Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. Fairly Priced</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/sxl-sunoco-logistics-partners-l-p-fairly-priced/17820</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:28:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Philadelphia-based Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL) is a master limited partnership [MLP] that acquires, owns, and operates a geographically diverse portfolio of refined product and crude oil pipelines and terminal facilities. Sunoco Logistics reported solid second-quarter results, reflecting higher lease acquisition results Incorporatedreased fees, and contributions from the recent MagTex acquisition. Importantly, the partnership increased its quarterly cash distribution by 11.2% year over year to the annualized rate of $4.16 per unit. With its stable fee-based revenue, geographically diverse assets, and strong business fundamentals, Sunoco Logistics offers investors an opportunity to capture income growth through steadily rising cash distributions and capital appreciation. We also believe that the partnership’s synergistic relationship with its general partner, Sunoco Inc. (SUN) adds to its positive attributes by providing Sunoco Logistics with stable cash flows ]]></description>
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