EXXON MOBIL CDR REG.S ADR

Exxon Mobil's stock has risen as the Iran conflict lifts oil prices, boosting upstream earnings through higher realized prices rather than production growth. The company benefits from a strong balance sheet, sizable buybacks, record Guyana output and expansion in the Permian, with longer-term upside from gas demand tied to data centers. However, the IEA and OPEC see softening global oil demand, so a fading Iran premium or ceasefire could erode the recent earnings lift. Compared with Chevron, Exxon offers a lower valuation and stronger balance-sheet metrics, while Chevron currently yields more. » More on finance.yahoo.com