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Government laws and investments have given a push to the renewable energy sector in the U.S. Renewable energy accounted for 25% of the country’s total energy in the first half of 2023, making it a record-breaking year for the industry. The government is making significant commitments and setting aside funds to expand the sector. Hence, several companies are benefitting from the credits and tax benefits. This means investors should start considering the best renewable energy stocks to buy.Despite the obstacl ...

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 ...

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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 ...