Equities research analysts at Howard Weil assumed coverage on shares of Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:VLO) in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Analyst Ratings Net reports. The firm set a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) stock opened at $48.60 in last trading session, and closed at $47.98, trading in the range of $47.68 – $48.79. The stock showed a negative weekly performance of -4.48%.
Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX)’s branded retailer buying program, Convenience Store Alliance (CSA), has released an online calculator that shows savings potential on CSA’s Fountain Freedom program, offering independent convenience store operators chain-store pricing on soda fountain syrup, carbonation solutions, equipment and financing. Online users can type in current fountain syrup purchases and view results instantly. It bases savings calculations on CSA’s national account pricing and rebates on fountain syrup through Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper and Pepsi, three of now six Fountain Freedom vendors. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) shares closed at $74.86 on last trade day, by gaining 0.16%. Stock 52 week range is $54.80 – $79.00. Company’s market capitalization is $44.88 billion.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:MPC) has been given an average rating of “Buy” by the nineteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, AnalystRatings.Net reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $95.43. Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) stock decreased -0.18% and finished the last session at $84.00. The EPS of the stock remained 6.62. Company’s market capitalization is $24.92 billion.
Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:EROC) and Regency Energy Partners (RGP) receive second request from FTC in connection with the proposed contribution of Eagle Rock’s Midstream Business to Regency. Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:EROC) stock opened at $4.95 in last trading session and closed at $4.85. The 52 week range of the stock is $4.78 – $10.52 and the day range was $4.78 – $5.03.