MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP

This "Deal Dispatch" report covers significant merger and acquisition activities, including Salesforce's agreement to acquire Cresta, CrowdStrike's purchase of two AI cybersecurity startups for $495 million, and Dropbox's acquisition of Tigris Data. The report also highlights financial struggles, with Innventure evaluating capital-raising options and workforce reductions, and bankruptcy filings from The Children’s Place and Out West Restaurant Group, the latter of which operates Outback Steakhouse locations.

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) has announced a 10% increase in its quarterly common-stock dividend, raising it to $1.10 per share from the previous $1.00 per share. This dividend is payable on December 10, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on November 18, 2026. The board of directors approved this increase, reflecting a positive sentiment for shareholders.