NuStar CEO to retire at year's end, general counsel to replace him

• NuStar (NS +3.1%) CEO Curt Anastasio, 56, plans to retire at year's end. EVP/general counsel Brad Barron will replace him. (PR)
• Anastasio has been NuStar's CEO since 2001. the year the oil terminal/pipeline owner went public. Shares performed quite well over the first six years of his tenure, but haven't done as well over the last six.
• NuStar has gradually rallied today, and is close to its 52-week high of $54.95.