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| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 500 | $17,660 | $24,380 | $6,720 | 38.05% |
Barry Oliver Capital Performance Advisors LLP | 5,233 | $220,309.3 | $254,428.46 | $34,119.16 | 15.49% |
| WL William Liberti Wealth Effects LLC | 9,300 | $269,328.5 | $451,933.5 | $182,605 | 67.8% |
| GBW Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC | 5,000 | $228,150 | $240,400 | $12,250 | 5.37% |
| LWL Leo Wealth LLC Leo Wealth LLC | 14,500 | $668,789.14 | $697,450 | $28,660.86 | 4.29% |
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry | Energy Sector | Eric Slifka CEO | NYSE Exchange | 37946R109 CUSIP |
| US Country | 3,265 Employees | 11 May 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 29 Sep 2005 IPO Date |
Global Partners LP is a diverse energy supply company established in 2005, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company's core operations encompass the purchase, sale, aggregation, blending, storage, and logistics management of a wide range of petroleum products and renewable fuels. It operates through three primary segments: Wholesale, Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations, and Commercial. By leveraging a comprehensive network of railcars, barges, trucks, and pipelines, Global Partners LP ensures the efficient transportation and delivery of its products to a broad spectrum of wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers across various sectors.
In its Wholesale segment, the company focuses on the distribution of home heating oil, both branded and unbranded gasoline and gasoline blendstocks, diesel, kerosene, and residual oil. It targets home heating oil and propane retailers along with wholesale distributors. The transportation of these products is facilitated through an extensive network of railcars, barges, trucks, and pipelines, ensuring timely and safe delivery.
Through the Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations segment, Global Partners LP engages in the sale of branded and unbranded gasoline to operators of gasoline stations and sub-jobbers. It also manages gasoline stations and convenience stores, offering a range of services including car wash, lottery, and ATM facilities. Additionally, the company’s operations include the leasing of gasoline stations to third parties.
The Commercial segment of the business caters to a diverse clientele including public sector entities, commercial industries, and industrial end-users. It supplies unbranded gasoline, home heating oil, diesel, kerosene, residual oil, and bunker fuel. Global Partners LP is also known for selling custom blended fuels tailored to specific customer requirements. This segment underscores the company’s ability to meet the specialized needs of its commercial and industrial customers.
Besides its main trading activities, Global Partners LP is significantly involved in the transportation sector, specifically in the movement of petroleum products and renewable fuels. Leveraging rail transportation, the company facilitates the efficient movement of these products from the mid-continent region of the United States and Canada, highlighting its logistical capabilities and commitment to ensuring a steady supply of energy resources.