The report noted that among energy companies, CMLP shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of TLP, versus KYN and CMLP.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of EROC, versus GLBL and CMLP.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of PAA, versus CMLP and SEMG.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of CMLP, versus APL and DPM.

FORBES: Shares of CMLP Now Overbought

Below is a long-term dividend history chart for CMLP, which Dividend Channel stressed as being of key importance.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of CRR, versus IO and CMLP.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of OII, versus IO and CMLP.

FORBES: OII Crosses Critical Technical Indicator

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, CMLP makes up 2.73% of the Global X Junior MLP ETF ( AMEX: MLPJ )which is trading higher by about 0.4% on the day Monday.

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According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, CMLP makes up 3.42% of the Global X Junior MLP ETF ( AMEX: MLPJ )which is trading higher by about 0.3% on the day Monday.

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