In today's edition, energy analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman break down the top-performing energy companies this past year. Just making the cut on the top-10 list in 2012 is offshore driller Ensco (VAL), and two oil-focused exploration and production companies, EOG Resources (EOG -2.13%) and Gulfport Energy (GPOR). Check out the video below to see what went right for these companies in 2012.
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3 Top-Performing Energy Stocks This Year
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These three stocks crushed the competition this year, and rewarded investors handsomely.
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