The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world.

Devon Energy is an outstanding business that sometimes gets overshadowed by its competitors. Dave ranks this one No. 7 on his list of the top 10 energy stocks. After taking a closer look at its activities, Dave offers his long-term outlook on the company.

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