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Record crude prices helped oil giant ConocoPhillips’ second-quarter profit climb 13 percent from adjusted results a year ago, beginning what is expected to be a string of robust earnings announcements from major oil companies.The Houston-based company...
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Jim Mulva, head of ConocoPhillips, speaks to reporters Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in Houston. Mulva said he has been surprised by the latest surge in oil prices, which has taken prices above $120.
