SM Energy (SM) closed at $42.33 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.45% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.02%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.18%.Shares of the independent oil and gas company have appreciated by 0.1% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 9.67% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 2.76%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performan ...