form8k2010nov3.htm





UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
 
November 2, 2010


Marathon Oil Corporation
 __________________________________________
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
1-5153
25-0996816
_____________________
 (State or other jurisdiction
_____________
 (Commission
______________
 (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
  
   
5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas
 
77056
_________________________________
 (Address of principal executive offices)
 
___________
 (Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
 
(713) 629-6600

Not Applicable
 ______________________________________________
 Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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 [  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))







 
 
 
 

 
 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2010, Marathon Oil Corporation issued a press release announcing third quarter 2010 earnings. The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
99.1  Press Release dated November 2, 2010, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation









 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
   
Marathon Oil Corporation
  
       
November 2, 2010
 
By:
 
/s/  Michael K. Stewart
         
       
Name: Michael K. Stewart
       
Title: Vice President, Accounting and Controller







 
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Exhibit List
 Exhibit Number
Description 
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated November 2, 2010, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation
 
 

 
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