| It doesn't get any better than this for the nation's energy companies. Surging demand and short supplies fueled the fortunes of producers large and small. Anadarko Petroleum Corp., No.2, pumped out a 104% return to shareholders. Apache Corp., No.8, boosted profits by 259%. Indeed, throughout the oil patch, triple-digit gains were the norm. But as these players sink some of that wealth into more exploration and production amid a slowing economy, supply is likely to catch demand. That should bring energy prices--and oil stocks--back to earth.
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