ExxonMobil Dominated Last Year, Delivering 1 of Its Best Performances of the Past 10 Years

ExxonMobil (XOM -2.50%) is a powerhouse in the oil patch. The oil giant delivered an industry-leading financial performance last year, producing over $33 billion in earnings and$55 billion in cash flow from operations. That was its third-best performance over the past decade.What's remarkable about Exxon's success last year is that it achieved such strong results without a big boost from commodity prices. Instead, the company's business transformation strategy helped fuel its strong year.A strong year desp ...