Shares are on fire, but have they gone too far?First Solar (FSLR -6.16%) has been the hottest stock in the solar industry, and for good reason. The company has expanded margins and revenue is growing, but have shares gotten ahead of the business? Travis Hoium covers the company's trends and valuation and explains why he may sell shares.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 12, 2024. The video was published on June 14, 2024. ...

The global shift towards renewables is accelerating, making the case for the top renewable energy stocks to buy in 2024. With global efforts to combat climate change, investments in renewable energy technologies are not only environmentally prudent but also financially promising. As the world continues to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, companies specializing in wind, solar, hydrogen and other renewables are set to capitalize on this surging demand. The transition will be met by government support from ...

After a solid earnings season where S&P 500 earnings grew 5.9% year-over-year, markets remain in excellent shape. At the same time, the economy is chugging along with no signs of recession in sight. Against this backdrop, finding stocks to buy for additional equity exposure is justified.Betting on bullish action here is a consensus view. Indeed, Wall Street analysts have hiked their year-end targets. On May 15, BMO Capital’s Brian Belski hiked his S&P 500 target to a street-high 5,600. Other analysts have f ...

The downgraded stocks continue to trade near record highs despite the recent pressure from rising bond yields. Investors were digesting the U.S. Commerce Department's report last week, which indicated that the U.S. economy's first-quarter growth was slower than initially estimated. The revised figures showed an annualized growth rate of 1.3%, a drop from the advance estimates of 1.6%. Investment officers and financial experts interpret the economic signals as potential indicators that the Federal Reserve mi ...

Several consecutive 13-f filings made by Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management revealed a string of seemingly unprofitable trades. Though the original 2023 bet against the semiconductor industry was dropped, the lackluster Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) long position remained in focus throughout the first quarter of 2024.The latest filing, however – released on May 15 – changed the situation drastically as, while the two major Chinese stocks, BABA and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) continued to dominate the portfolio, a series ...

Investing in renewable energy stocks has become increasingly attractive in the fight against climate change. With advancements in clean technology and growing support from governments, the renewable energy sector is poised for significant growth. Key areas of interest within this sector include solar, wind, hydro, and energy storage, all of which have experienced massive growth. Two of the most promising signs for the sector is the prospect of lower interest rates going into 2025, and regulatory support for ...

Solar stocks are on the move, and First Solar (FSLR) is leading the charge. Therefore, let's consider a bull put spread trade in FSLR stock.X FSLR stock showed a massive 40% gain last week. We'll look at an option trade to see if we can eke out some more gains, even if First Solar stock doesn't move higher in the next few weeks. That's made possible using a credit spread, and specifically the bull put spread in First Solar.Why A Bull Put Spread Option?As a reminder, a bull put spread starts by selling a put ...

Analysts and investors are warming up to First Solar stock.First Solar (FSLR 10.78%) stock is surging. The solar power specialist's share price ended the week up 40.1% from last Friday's market close, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The price rose thanks to positive coverage from analysts and excitement about the company's opportunities to capitalize on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The stock also gained ground on news that China's key regulatory agency for solar energy ...

In an effort to protect American workers and businesses from China’s unfair trade practices, the Biden China tariffs consist of increases in tariff rates for a slew of Chinese-made goods. Those include electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells and steel. In fact, this could provide a boon for U.S. manufacturers of these products. In turn, respective shares may become a buying opportunity right now.For China-based and/or U.S.-based importers of these products, the increased tariffs could present a new challenge. ...

Key TakeawaysFirst Solar was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for a second straight day on Wednesday after analysts at UBS raised their price target on the stock, citing its potential to benefit from big tech companies' investments in artificial intelligence (AI).Analysts suggested Microsoft and other hyperscalers may rely on renewable energy companies like First Solar to satisfy AI demand and meet their carbon neutrality goals.First Solar could also benefit from Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. ...