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Dawson Geophysical (DWSN)
A Seismic imaging firm based in Midland, Texas, Dawson Geophysical (No. 7) is a favorite of Eric Ende, a highly rated portfolio manager with First Pacific Advisors (fpafunds. com) in Los Angeles. "They've historically been viewed as one of the best seismic operators in the Southwest," says Ende. High oil and gas prices have driven increased energy industry demand for Dawson's sophisticated 2-D and 3-D imaging services.



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