So, the profits go up majorly for Exxon's second quarter, and shares drop because it was still not enough????? Now I am thinking this will be compensated by cutting operating costs, which, as we all know, means layoffs. I hope I am wrong, but I doubt it.
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/28/exxon-earnings-78-cents-per-share-vs-84-cents-expected.html