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Phillips 66 posts record quarterly profit on refining strength

By Reuters · Via Investing.com Markets · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Phillips 66 has achieved a record quarterly profit. The company's financial performance was driven primarily by strength in its refining business.

Phillips 66 has achieved a record quarterly profit.: Phillips 66 has achieved a record quarterly profit.
The company's financial performance was driven primarily by strength in its refining busi…: The company's financial performance was driven primarily by strength in its refining business.

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