ExxonMobil, due to its size, just has more options in terms of their capital allocation. One of the things they can do in rougher times is they've got a balance sheet that enables them to maybe make some acquisitions at a cheaper price. In 2008, they made $45 billion in profits. 14 years ago, they made within shouting range of the same profit level. That is a compound growth rate of 1.9%.
The list of companies who had a more profitable 2022 than Exxon Mobil is decidedly short.
(0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - McDonald's growing global sales by $20 billion during the pandemic - Exxon Mobil racking up an annual profit of more than $55 billion - Why Wall Street seemed disappointed by a share buyback plan smaller than Chevron's
(10:40) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss reasons to be both uplifted (and depressed) about the economy, debt, and pandas.
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Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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