Interest Rates are a Headwind for Solar StocksHigher interest rates can pose challenges for the solar industry due to increased financing costs. Solar projects require substantial upfront investments, and when interest rates rise, borrowing becomes more expensive. The elevated cost of capital can diminish the profitability of solar ventures and thus slow business in the industry to a standstill. In early 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve did a complete 360-degree turn from its “dovish” (low-interest rate) stan ...

First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $139.81, moving -1.42% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.32%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.71%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.2%.The largest U.S. solar company's stock has dropped by 15.01% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 2.12% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.59%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Fi ...

The positive future of the U.S. government is highlighted by the Federal Reserve’s confidence in a strong economy and declining inflation rates. The robust job market, unexpected job additions, and the chairman’s optimism about sustained productivity growth contribute to a favorable outlook. While challenges remain, such as managing wage pressures and potential disruptions, the overall narrative suggests that the U.S. government is successfully navigating economic complexities, demonstrating resilience and ...

Increased solar installation activities across the United States in recent times should bode well for U.S. solar stocks.  The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) benefits have been proven to be a solid growth catalyst for U.S. solar stocks and are expected to continue to boost the industry in the near term. However, declining module pricing and an expected decline in residential installation might continue to hurt their near-term prospects to some extent. Nevertheless, considering the impressive projections for s ...

grandriver/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis In spite of my pen name, a non-dividend-paying growth business can still catch my interest if the investment thesis is compelling enough. First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) is an example of such a business, and I currently rate the stock a Buy because I believe that the current stock price offers a reasonable valuation for a high-quality, high-growth business with some margin of safety. There are many reasons why I like First Solar and why I recently added to my p ...

This is an election year in the United States, and it’s increasingly looking as though U.S. citizens will be treated to a Biden-Trump rematch. If President Joe Biden can successfully surmount his opponent, investors should expect a continuation of the well-known Biden administration’s legislative achievements. Notably, the administration has signed several legislations, including the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. All of these have earmarked bill ...

First Solar (FSLR) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Shares of this largest U.S. solar company have returned -12.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. The Zacks Solar industry, to which First Solar belongs, has lost 19.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?While media releases or ...

The global shift towards sustainability and clean energy technologies has sparked a new green energy revolution. Over the next few decades, the global energy mix will be flipped on its head. Government’s around the world are working together to cut global GHG emissions and transition towards more green energy sources, and these green energy stocks will be the first to benefit. The U.S. is making bold steps to make this happen with the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in August 2022. This includes bol ...

The latest trading session saw First Solar (FSLR) ending at $148.87, denoting a -1.71% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.08%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.26%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.36%.Shares of the largest U.S. solar company have depreciated by 11.91% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 5.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.4%.The upcoming earnings release of First Solar will be of g ...

First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $151.46, moving +1.03% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.29%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.25%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.43%.Shares of the largest U.S. solar company have depreciated by 12.02% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 5.56% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.08%.The upcoming earnings release of First Solar ...