First Solar released what is believed to be the first comprehensive economic analysis of a vertically integrated solar manufacturer’s value chain in the United States. (Photo: Business Wire)First Solar released what is believed to be the first comprehensive economic analysis of a vertically integrated solar manufacturer’s value chain in the United States. (Photo: Business Wire)TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) released what is believed to be the first comprehensive economic ana ...

First Solar (FSLR) ended the recent trading session at $142.89, demonstrating a -1.27% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.04%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.16%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.28%.Shares of the largest U.S. solar company witnessed a loss of 3.02% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 6.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.01%.The upcoming earnings release of First Solar will be ...

There are some solar stocks to sell that I believe will disappoint investors with their results. These companies are standing on shaky ground, with near-term headwinds battering their fundamentals and valuations.Investors should carefully consider the solar stocks to sell in this article. I believe there are far better opportunities for investors elsewhere. Here, I delve into the characteristics and challenges that may make certain solar stocks less attractive investments, especially in the near to mid-term ...

First Solar (FSLR) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Over the past month, shares of this largest U.S. solar company have returned +7.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Solar industry, which First Solar falls in, has gained 12.7%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? ...

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 ...