Group 1 - The latest political developments in Washington, D.C. have negatively impacted renewable energy stocks, particularly due to proposed new taxes on solar and wind segments [1][3] - AES Corporation experienced a nearly 2% decline in its shares, reflecting investor concerns over the new tax proposals, while the S&P 500 index closed 0.5% higher [2] - Republican senators introduced taxes for certain wind and solar projects in an effort to pass the controversial bill, which previously only aimed to advance the expiration dates of existing tax incentives [3][5] Group 2 - As of midafternoon Monday, discussions and votes on numerous amendments to the bill, including the proposed renewables taxes, were ongoing [5] - AES Corporation has diversified its energy portfolio, with 52% of its total deployed power assets in renewable energy, which may have mitigated the negative investor reaction [5][6] - The long-term concern for AES lies in the significant investments made in renewable solutions, as the proposed withdrawal of tax incentives could lead to substantial tax liabilities for its in-development projects [6][7]

Group 1 - The company has completed its share buyback program, acquiring a total of 68,533 own shares at an average price of NOK 94.6609 per share [1][2] - The acquired shares are intended for the Company's Employee Share Purchase Programme and have been sold to employees, resulting in the company not owning any shares post-transaction [2] - The share buyback was conducted in compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation [1] Group 2 - Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, focusing on developing, building, owning, and operating renewable energy plants with a total capacity of 6.2 GW across five continents [3] - The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'SCATC' [3]