Shares of Plug Power (PLUG -4.46%) jumped this week, up from last Thursday's close at 1 p.m. ET for the Fourth of July holiday by 17.5% as of 12:30 p.m. ET Friday. The spike comes as the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.25%) and Nasdaq-100 were both up 0.5%.The company, which develops clean hydrogen power, announced earlier this week that it secured a critical new contract that will improve cash flows, something the struggling company desperately needs.Plug Power has negotiated a new dealThe multiyear extension to its con ...

Group 1 - Plug Power's shares increased by 24.7% amid a positive market trend, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also showing gains [1] - The company secured a multiyear extension to a key hydrogen supply contract, which will reduce costs and improve cash flows through 2030 [2] - The new contract terms were facilitated by recent legislation, which is expected to provide strong support for market growth and enhance the domestic hydrogen economy [3] Group 2 - Despite the positive news, Plug Power's financial situation remains concerning, with stagnant or declining sales and ongoing losses [5] - The company's cash burn rate is unsustainable, raising concerns about its long-term viability [5] - The investment in Plug Power may be considered high-risk, suitable only for investors with a high risk tolerance [6]

Shares of Plug Power (PLUG 5.00%) soared this week, up 27.6% as of market close on Thursday. The spike comes as the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.83%) and Nasdaq-100 were up 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively.Earlier this week, Trump's major budget bill was amended to extend tax incentives for hydrogen power, providing critical relief to Plug Power and other hydrogen stocks. That said, Plug Power is in a tough financial position.The "Big, Beautiful Bill" is amendedPresident Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which passed the Senat ...