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The analysis compares ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) stocks, noting a decrease in oil prices. It mentions OPEC's signal to increase output, aiming to expand market share even if it lowers near-term prices, strategically pushing out higher-cost shale producers. The analysis intends to make a determination of which one of these two makes a better investment. Revenue is analyzed over the past decade, ExxonMobil has increased revenue from $241 billion to $330 billion, a 3.3% compounded annual growth. Chevron has increased revenue from $123 billion in 2015 to $189 billion, resulting in a compounded annual growth of 4.7%. The analysis mentions that oil prices follow economic trends but are also inorganicly supply-constrained by OPEC countries.