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Time now for what to watch on Friday, October 30th.
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Three oil giants preparing to report quarterly earnings as the war in Iran continues to shake up global energy markets.
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Starting off on Exxon Mobil, analysts expecting stronger refining margins to boost Exxon's third quarter results.
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The toil and gas production business could face a roughly $1 billion hit as prices ease from the previous quarter.
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Also reporting on Friday, Chevron.
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Companies also expected to see weaker profits from oil and gas production as output slips and prices moderate.
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Analysts expecting production of nearly 4 million barrels per day with maintenance and geopolitical tensions slowing output.
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But stronger US refining margins could help offset some of that weakness.
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And finally BP.
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Analysts expecting a significant jump in third quarter earnings, but it's largely thanks to a surge in refined margins amid energy market disruptions tied to the Iran war.
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Stronger gas trading is also expected to help offset weaker oil prices at the British energy giant.
