NEW YORK (Reuters) -MoneyGram International Inc, one of the largest U.S. providers of remittance transfers, was sued on Thursday by two regulators for repeatedly violating a federal rule designed to make the transfers more transparent and less risky.

Exxon Mobil is considering a complete withdrawal from Russia by June 24, two sources familiar with plans told Reuters on Thursday, following the U.S. group's earlier decision to exit from its oil and gas operations in the country.

Oil prices rose on Thursday amid concerns about supply as the European Union (EU) mulls a potential ban on Russian oil imports while the market continues to deal with reduced supplies from Libya.

MoneyGram International Inc was sued on Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and New York Attorney General Letitia James for violating a federal rule designed to make remittance transfers more transparent and less risky.

AutoNation Inc and other brick-and-mortar auto dealerships in the United States turned shortages of new and used vehicles to profitable advantage in the first quarter, but the No. 1 U.S. auto retailer's shares were volatile Thursday as analysts questioned the outlook for consumer demand.

Chemicals maker Dow Inc on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit as stronger product prices and demand helped it overcome a surge in raw material costs.