Marathon Petroleum Is A Stock You Ought To Own

U.S.refiners have had a rough ride this year and the road continues to look challenging ahead. But within the group Marathon Petroleum (MPC) - Get Report offers great investment potential. The stock is down more than 35 percent year-to-date creating a solid entry point for long term investors to make sizable gains. TheStreet offers details on three key reasons to own Marathon shares ranging from attrative valuation to its healthy free cash flow. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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