Shares of Chevron Corp. (CVX) gained Friday after the energy exploration company reported double-digit growth in its fourth-quarter earnings, supported by lower expenses. While earnings topped analysts’ forecast, revenues fell short of expectations. During the December quarter, revenues moved up 12.6% annually to $42.4 billion, which came in slightly below market expectations. The top-line growth … Continue reading Chevron Q4 earnings beat amid strong production growth; stock gains