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After seven straight quarters of declining profitability at Ensco (NYSE: ESV), the company posted a big turnaround in earnings this second quarter. While there are some things to cheer about in the most recent earnings release, the net-income result isn’t one of them. Let’s take a quick look at the company’s results, why its large earnings boost is a little deceiving, and what investors should be applauding.