Are Phillips 66 (PSX) and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) Still Attractive After the $180 Billion Deal Collapse?

Reports surfaced on August 14that refining giants Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) held preliminary talks earlier this year regarding a potential $180 billion mega-merger. The deal ultimately collapsed, largely due to regulatory hurdles; combining the two entities would have concentrated roughly 25% of U.S. refining capacity under one roof, triggering intense antitrust […]