US refiners Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 and Valero Energy reported combined second-quarter profits of $12.6 billion, benefiting from supply disruptions and higher refining margins. The trio returned $6.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, more than double last year. Refining stocks also rallied sharply, while strong margins supported expectations of further payouts.

US refiners Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 and Valero Energy reported combined second-quarter profits of $12.6 billion, benefiting from supply disruptions and higher refining…

Marathon, Phillips 66 and Valero throw off record profits and cash. Other names are breaking out or regaining buy points.