What to Expect From Oil and Gas Majors This Week

By Taylor Muckerman and Joel South – Jan 30, 2013 at 5:15PM

NYSE: RDS.A

Royal Dutch Shell plc

Four huge integrated oil companies report later this week and next. Will any stand out from the pack?

Closing out the week, the major integrated oil companies are hoping to appease investors regarding their fourth-quarter and full-year results. Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) kicks things off tomorrow, and ExxonMobil (XOM -0.83%) squares off with Chevron (CVX -0.83%) on Friday. Most are coming off shaky third quarters with regards to 2011, so stock watchers are certainly hoping for some positive news. Overall, the energy sector will have its eyes on these companies because their outlooks can offer so much insight. Tune in below for more details on what to expect.

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