Here's Why These 3 Energy Stocks Moved 20% This Week

It was a pretty quiet week in the energy sector, as first-quarter earnings have drawn to a close. However, that didn't stop three companies,SandRidge Energy , Williams Partners LP , and Rosetta Resources ,from making moves of 20%, or more, during the week.

Two of the three stocks making big moves this week did so because they agreed to a merger deal. To learn more about those deals, as well as what drove this week's other big energy movers, check out the slideshow below.

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