Exxon shows signs boom may be waning

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First-quarter net profit for Exxon Mobil Corp. rose by 10% to reach $9.28 bil, driven primarily by global natural gas and oil prices and setting a first-quarter record for the firm. However, cash flow and revenue dropped slightly due to increases in drilling costs and national governments requiring a larger share of energy profits.

United States, Exxon Mobil Corp., XOM

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Total's profit jumps 62% as oil prices, output rise

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Fourth-quarter net profit for French petroleum firm TOTAL S.A. increased 62% to 3.6 bil euro, while revenue rose by 19% to reach 43.19 bil euro. Upstrream production rose by 2.4% to 2.46 mil barrels of oil equivalent per day. TOTAL is one of the biggest non-state-owned petroleum firms in the world by market value.

France, TOTAL S.A., TOT

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Norsk Hydro net tumbles: drops in demand, aluminum prices point to weak growth

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Fourth-quarter net profit for Norwegian power company Norsk Hydro ASA attributable to equity holders dropped 87% to 438 mil kroner, while underlying earnings before taxes and financial impacts decreased to 1.73 bil, approximately 3% under market expectations. Shareholder returns reached 10 bil kroner.

Securities issued, listed, Securities, Norway, Company securities, Norsk Hydro ASA

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