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Exxon Posts The Highest Profit Ever By Any U.S. Company In Any Industry, But It's Not Enough

Exxon made $11.68 billion in the second quarter, says the AP, which is "the biggest profit from operations ever by any U.S. corporation," but that wasn't quite enough to please investors, who were disappointed. More »

4:23 PM on Thu Jul 31 2008
By Meg Marco
10,614 views, 135 comments

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Fifteen Shocking CEO Severances

Here's another tip for our Make the Most of Unemployment guide: if you're going to get fired, be a CEO. HR World has rounded up 15 of the most shocking golden parachutes given out by big corporations to their departing leaders. Some of our favorites, inside. More »

4:07 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Alex Chasick
11,867 views, 64 comments

Latest by Meltdown: @Bladefist: No they didn't. Often, they disregard stock holder's opinions on golden parachutes. And stock holders are ''owners''. So we have more »

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Worst Company In America 2008 "Elite 8" Bracket!

The bracket has been updated as we prepare for Round 4 of our Worst Company In America contest. See the full-sized graphic, suitable for framing or forming the basis of informal office betting pools, inside... More »

10:13 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Meg Marco
8,080 views, 112 comments

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Worst Company In America "Elite 8": Exxon VS Comcast

Here's your first "Elite 8" match-up: #1 Comcast VS #9 Exxon. Only a few more rounds to go! More »

10:10 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Meg Marco
6,731 views, 72 comments

Latest by LucyInTheSky: HOW CAN YOU ALLOW COMCAST TO WIN THIS? granted, comcast is absolutely evil to the core, but nothing beats exxon. it more »

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Exxon To Exit Retail Gas Station Business

Exxon says the US retail gas station market is "too challenging" and they'll be selling the roughly 2,220 service stations the company owns. There are 12,000 Exxon/Mobil branded stations in the United States, but about 75 percent are already owned by others. More »

3:52 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Meg Marco
4,187 views, 42 comments

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Worst Company In America 2008 "Sweet 16": Exxon VS DeBeers

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Round 35: Exxon vs United Airlines

This is Round 35 in our Worst Company in America contest, Exxon vs United Airlines.This is a post in our Worst Company In America 2008 series. The companies nominated for this honor were chosen by you, the readers. Keep track of all the goings on at consumerist.com/tag/worst-company-in-america

STILL OPEN FOR VOTING: Sony vs Ticketmaster, Comcast vs The American Arbitration Association

12:00 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Ben Popken
3,572 views, 40 comments

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Round 5: Exxon vs Crocs

Exxon Valdez crash spilled 11 million gallons of oil into Alaskan waters. Recently Exxon petitioned to have the $2.5 billion in punitive damages reduced because it thought they were excessive. Exxon was also sued in lawsuit claiming their Indonesian subsidiary allowed their facilities to be used by the Indonesian government to torture 11 villagers.

Crocs makes really stupid looking shoes that have unfortunately become faddish. They can also get stuck in escalators leading to a very scary time as you try to pry your child from the ceaselessly churning stairs of death. Several injuries have been reported.

This is a post in our Worst Company In America 2008 series. Keep track of all the goings on at consumerist.com/tag/worst-company-in-america/

STILL OPEN FOR VOTING: Google Vs Sony, Ticketmaster vs Wachovia, Facebook vs The American Arbitration Association, Comcast vs Menu Foods

12:00 PM on Tue Mar 18 2008
By Ben Popken
7,791 views, 77 comments

Latest by JeffM: @ryaninc: Yup, you Crocs haters really make me wonder... :P Yes, they ugly, faddish? Who knows, yes I guess more »

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Exxon May Have Its Punitive Damages For Valdez Spill Cut In Half By Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is currently considering whether to halve the punitive damages levied against Exxon for its massive 1989 oil spill from the Exxon Valdez tanker, from the current $2.5 billion to something more like $1 billion. Exxon claims the higher number amounts to excessive punishment. According to the New York Times, the decision may come down to a tie with four justices on either side; Justice Alito is not participating because he owns Exxon Mobile stock. The Exxon Valdez disaster "caused a 3,000-square-mile oil slick and still affects Alaska's fisheries after nearly 19 years." More »

12:34 PM on Thu Feb 28 2008
By Chris Walters
4,438 views, 87 comments

Latest by paulkruger: Of course EXXON can't afford it now...they have to send that money to help pay for John McCain's campaign. more »

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Round 14: RIAA vs Exxon

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2:05 PM on Tue Mar 13 2007
By Ben Popken
2,865 views, 49 comments

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