Don’t Let Exxon Mobil’s 10% Dividend Tempt You; It’s a Value Trap!
Exxon Mobil’s dividend yield is a whopping 10%, but that shouldn’t be enough for investors to enter this risky energy bet.
September 27, 2020
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Exxon Mobil’s dividend yield is a whopping 10%, but that shouldn’t be enough for investors to enter this risky energy bet.
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