IRVING, Texas, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil said annual net earnings rose 11 percent to $45.22 billion, despite a 33 percent drop in fourth quarter earnings to $7.82 billion.
The yearly profit was a record for a U.S. corporation, topping the $40.61 billion Exxon Mobil made a year ago.