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Total has been rated a buy since September 2004, showing strengths in increased net income, a solid stock performance, and a remarkable record of EPS growth. For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, Total reported net income of 3.6 billion euros, which reflects an increase of 18% year over year. Continuing its pattern of positive earnings growth, the company's adjusted EPS expressed in dollars increased 26% when compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Total attributes its recent quarterly performance to its upstream segment. Additionally, the company benefitted from the ramp-up of the Dolphin project in the Middle East and the continued increase in production at the Dalia and Rosa fields in Angola. Furthermore, Total made plans to further strengthen its position in the Canadian heavy oil market by launching a public offering to buy Synenco.

Total expressed a positive outlook going forward, as oil prices continued to rise at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Bear in mind, however, that a number of risk factors could affect Total's future results, including fluctuations in currency or the price of petroleum products, environmental regulatory considerations and general economic conditions.

Exxon Mobil (XOM Quote - Cramer on XOM - Stock Picks) is a publicly traded international oil and gas company. Its primary business involves the exploration for and production of crude oil and natural gas, the manufacture of petroleum products, and the transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products. The company, along with its divisions and affiliates, operates and markets products in the U.S. and about 200 other countries and territories. Exxon Mobil explores for oil and natural gas on six continents. The company also holds interests in electric power generation facilities, and its affiliates conduct extensive research programs in support of all of the company's businesses.

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