Why These Energy Stocks Are Losing This Week

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1. CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 14.15%

Topping our list of Energy Stocks Losing the Most This Week is CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL), which represents the Banle Group – a leading Asia-Pacific marine fuel logistics provider operating in over 60 global ports, including key hubs in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL) revealed its full-year 2024 results last week, and while the company’s revenue soared by 35.9% YoY to $592.5 million, it reported a net loss of $3.87 million in 2024, compared to a net income of $1.13 million in 2023. The loss was mainly attributed to challenging market conditions, resulting in a 25.5% YoY decrease in gross profit and a 56.8% YoY rise in operating expenses. As a result, BANL’s EPS for FY 2024 decreased to -$0.136 from $0.045 in 2023.

Overall, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL) ranks first on our list of the energy stocks that lost the most this week. While we acknowledge the potential of energy companies, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BANL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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