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Allen Good, CFA
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BP's Fourth Quarter Underwhelming but Setting up for Improved 2017

Higher oil prices and the benefit of reduced operating costs allowed BP to return its upstream segment to profitability in the fourth quarter. However, the improvement in total earnings was limited by a decline in downstream earnings that resulted from weak margins and heavy turnaround activity. Upstream segment earnings swung to a profit of $400 million from a loss of $728 million last year, while downstream profit slipped to $877 million from $1.2 billion leaving total profit to increase modes...
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BP p.l.c.

BP is an integrated oil and gas group based in the United Kingdom. Co. is engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; refining, marketing, supply and transportation; and the manufacture and marketing of petrochemicals. Co. operates globally, with business activities in Europe, the U.S., Canada, Russia, South America, Australasia, Asia and parts of Africa. Co. operates in two business segments: Exploration and Production - including oil and natural gas exploration and development and production; and Refining and Marketing- activities include the refining, manufacturing, supply and trading, marketing and transportation of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemicals.

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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Allen Good, CFA

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