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Devon Energy: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Devon Energy ( NYSE : DVN ) will not be the right choice in the energy patch for all investors.

That's because of the type of company it is, sitting only in the upstream segment of the industry.

However, more aggressive investors might actually find the company's industry position attractive.

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Stock Advisor returns as of February 24 , 2025 Devon Energy: Buy, Sell, or Hold? was originally published by The Motley Fool .

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