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      "text": "Despite investor demand for spending discipline, for years ExxonMobil has pursued aggressive capital expenditure plans to chase production growth. This strategy has contributed to significant share price underperformance in recent years and left ExxonMobil far more exposed than peers to demand declines. While in the face of a deteriorating balance sheet and investor pressure ExxonMobil reduced its near-term spending plans, its long-term model remains unchanged",
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      "text": "Quote Source: Derek Brower (Oct. 28, 2020). Why ExxonMobil is sticking with oil as rivals look to a greener future. Financial Times. Derek Brower (Mar. 1, 2021). Exxon adds two board directors in wake of activist pressure. Financial Times. Bloomberg Intelligence (Mar. 23, 2021). Big oil brethren Chevron, Exxon Mobil charting opposite paths. Bloomberg.",
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