Exxon and Chevron beat profit forecasts despite weaker oil prices
Oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported third-quarter earnings on Friday that came in stronger than expected, according to data provided by LSEG, despite falling oil prices and a 16% drop in U.S. crude this year. Both companies pushed out record-high production numbers, with Exxon pulling in $8.1 billion in profit while Chevron posted $3.6 [...]