ExxonMobil profits surge in second quarter

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ExxonMobil banked one of its highest profits for a second quarter—bolstered by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana—as it stretched its lead over rival Chevron.

Exxon’s earnings in the second quarter rose 17% from the same period a year ago. Its earnings per share of $2.14 beat analysts’ expectations of $2.02. Read more from The Wall Street Journal.