Youtubeยท2025-09-11 17:00Group 1 - Marathon Petroleum was sold entirely by the company, which had seen a stock increase of 31% this year [1] - The refiner trade initiated in August included investments in Phillips 66, Marathon Petroleum, and Valero, with a decision to sell Marathon [1] - Valero is considered the best in breed among refiners, supported by price performance [2] Group 2 - Phillips 66 is viewed positively due to its potential turnaround, bolstered by an activist stake from Elliot Management, which holds two board seats [2] - Phillips 66 recently acquired the remaining 50% ownership of WRB Refining from Senovas, with a valuation around four times IBIDA, compared to a typical seven times IBIDA for such deals [2][3] - The acquisition is seen as a strong valuation move, with expectations for mean reversion in Phillips 66's performance [3]