Mark Nelson:
"There's a growth trajectory with or without the Hess transaction, but we believe the Hess transaction is good for both shareholders."
Translation:
Wirth blew the HESS deal, that's why I'm having to make excuses to you now.
YTD Return:
CVX: -7.11 % (that's NEGATIVE 7.11)
XOM: 12.66%
source: 9/6/2024 closing - finance.yahoo.com, Summary YTD
whose fault ? starts with the BOD, who's the chairman of the BOD ?