International market conditions appear to be challenging for most everyone it seems like in the refining sector, demand growth is in Asia and a lot of refining capacity is in Europe and the United States. Brian Youngberg More Quotes by Brian Youngberg More Quotes From Brian Youngberg It was a good quarter to end the year. I think the focus now will be on improving the cash flow. Brian Youngberg business While the fourth quarter was a disaster for both, Chevron got back on track. Exxon's still trying to get back on the road. Brian Youngberg business I think (the deal) shows that Exxon views LNG as a very strong growth business. I believe that LNG demand over time will grow faster than oil. Brian Youngberg mergers-acquisitions I think in general the industry is putting a sharper pencil to cost cutting, i think they are realizing the days of $100 a barrel (oil) are over. Brian Youngberg company-news It was a strong quarter (for Exxon), their diversified model tends to hold up better in a weaker oil market and that is seen in this quarter. Brian Youngberg company-news It was a strong quarter, their diversified model tends to hold up better in a weaker oil market and that is seen in this quarter. Brian Youngberg business