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Exxon, Shell post weak midyear profits

Posted: July 31, 2009 at 4:32 a.m.

An Exxon tanker truck makes a refueling stop in Arlington, Va.

Oil giants Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell on Thursday added to the industry's worst midyear showing in years, stung by slumping global energy demand that threatens to further slow exploration and production.

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Business, Pages 27, 28 on 07/31/2009

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