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title: "Thursday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Rental, Leasing, & Royalty Stocks"
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description: "On Thursday, oil & gas exploration & production stocks rose by approximately 2.9%, with Vermilion Energy leading at +14.4% and NextDecade at +8.1%. Rental, leasing, & royalty stocks also performed well, increasing by about 2.4%, led by North European Oil Royalty Trust at +8% and San Juan Basin Royalty Trust at +6.5%."
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# Thursday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Rental, Leasing, & Royalty Stocks

In trading on Thursday, oil & gas exploration & production shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.9%. Leading the group were shares of Vermilion Energy, up about 14.4% and shares of NextDecade up about 8.1% on the day.

Also showing relative strength are rental, leasing, & royalty shares, up on the day by about 2.4% as a group, led by North European Oil Royalty Trust, trading higher by about 8% and San Juan Basin Royalty Trust, trading up by about 6.5% on Thursday.

**VIDEO: Thursday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Rental, Leasing, & Royalty Stocks**

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