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(FILES) An Exxon sign is seen at a station in this September 20, 2008 file photo in Manassas, Virginia. US oil giant ExxonMobil on July 31, 2014 reported higher second-quarter profits despite pumping less oil and gas than it did a year ago. Exxon, the biggest US oil company and the second-largest US company in terms of market capitalization after Apple, said earnings came in at $8.8 billion, up 28 percent from the year-ago level. "ExxonMobil's financial results were achieved through strong operational performance and portfolio management," said chief executive Rex Tillerson. "We continue to enhance shareholder value by funding capital projects and delivering robust shareholder returns through dividends and share purchases." Results translated into earnings per share of $2.05, 19 cents above analyst forecasts.AFP PHOTO/Karen BLEIER/FILESKAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

New York to probe Exxon’s account practices: WSJ

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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating Exxon Mobil Corp’s accounting practices and why the company hasn’t written down the value of its assets despite a steep drop in oil prices, WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. (on.wsj.com/2cKDtWe) A more than 60 percent plunge in oil prices since mid-2014 has forced oil […]

New York to probe Exxon’s account practices: WSJ

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