Falling crude oil and natural gas prices, rising interest rates, and broader fears of a slowdown have hit share prices, offering investors a great opportunity to park some money in promising stocks, especially ones that also pay big dividends. Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) are top contenders, with both stocks losing ground in recent months. George Budwell (Devon Energy): Devon Energy is an Oklahoma-based energy company specializing in U.S. onshore drilling.