Why These 15 Energy Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025

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11. Veren Inc (NYSE:VRN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 22

Veren Inc (NYSE:VRN) is a Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company focused on light oil in southern Saskatchewan and central Alberta.

The biggest recent driver for the stock’s rally in 2025 was due to Whitecap Resources and Veren combining in a $15 billion transaction.

This news, combined with speculation of a successful trial of a new tech product and quarterly earnings that beat expectations, has attracted significant investor interest and pushed the stock up.

The consensus price target of $12.67 implies 112.53% upside.

VRN stock is up 17.33% year-to-date.

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