Sunoco's Q3 Earnings Show an Improving Business Before Its Big Sale

After shooting itself in the foot with an overambitious growth plan and a bloated balance sheet, Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) has spent much of 2017 trying to recover from those mistakes. This past quarter, the company's results showed some signs that things were getting better, but what really matters is the closing of its multi-billion dollar sale expected to occur in the fourth quarter.

Here's a brief look at Sunoco's most recent results, a status update on the fuel retailer's divestment plans, and what to make of all these deals.

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