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Once-shunned refiners are generating money again

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WSJ Markets reports that oil refiners, which were previously seen as unattractive, are now producing strong profits.

The outlet also highlights that leading big companies, referred to as “Big Blue,” have performed better than expected.

Overall, the story frames the recent shift as a turnaround in sentiment and profitability for parts of the refining sector.

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