New York - AFP
ExxonMobil, the world\'s largest energy company, on Thursday posted a 41 percent profit jump for the second consecutive quarter as sales soared. Net earnings rose to $10.33 billion, or $2.13 per share, in the July-September period, the company said. Sales increased 31.5 percent from a year ago to $125.33 billion, outstripping analyst forecasts of $113.56 billion.