These 3 Energy Stocks Rocketed 20% Higher This Week

This week was a a good one for energy investors. Not only did oil prices continue to stabilize, but many energy companies reported stronger than expected first-quarter results.

If fact, those results helped fuel gains of 20%, or more, in the stock prices of several energy-related companies during the past week. Three of the top gainers, according toS&P Capital IQdata, wereCARBO Ceramics ,Pioneer Energy Services Corp. andClean Energy Fuels Corp. . To learn what fueled these gains, check out the slideshow below.

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