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Why JA Solar, SandRidge Energy, and Ballard Power Systems Slumped Today
Wednesday was tough for the stock market, as major benchmarks once again pulled back, extending a losing streak. A triple-digit loss for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and similar-sized declines....
Why JA Solar's Shares Plunged 15% Today
Shares of solar manufacturer JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: JASO) fell as much as 14.7% in trading Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter earnings. At 1:05 p.m. EST, shares were....
Roundtable: 1 Stock I Refuse to Sell
Many investors, ourselves included, have a stock or two in their portfolio they will never part with. For some, it's the performance, and for others, it's a stock that offers a long, stable....
Enviva Partners Earnings Growth Stalled Out Again in Q3
For the second quarter in a row, Enviva Partners (NYSE: EVA) reported a year-over-year decline in distributable cash flow. Investors in master limited partnerships never want to see that happen,....
SolarEdge Technologies Inc Riding Solar Tailwinds in 2017
SolarEdge Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: SEDG) announced another strong quarter last week, sending the stock higher as a result. Revenue jumped 22% from a year ago to $166.6 million, gross margin hit....
Hawaii Is Proving Renewable Energy’s Bright Future
I've long seen Hawaii as the solar industry's proving grounds, and that's true now more than ever -- particularly for the island of Kaua'i. Earlier this year, electricity generator AES Corp.....
5 Takeaways From Plug Power's Disappointing Q3 Earnings
Reporting a $0.04 loss per share adjusted for non-recurring costs, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) met analysts' estimates for the third quarter. The company, an industry leader in fuel-cell solutions,....
2 Residential Solar Giants Take Diverging Paths
Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ: RUN) and Vivint Solar Inc. (NYSE: VSLR) seem to be heading in opposite directions in the residential solar market. Sunrun is doubling down on the lease/power purchase agreement....
The Solar + Energy Storage Space Has a Surprising Power Player (And It's Not Tesla)
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) was supposed to be the big name in solar and energy storage, leveraging the Powerwall for homes and Powerpack for businesses and using its SolarCity operations to push systems....
3 Red Flags From Canadian Solar's Earnings Report
Shares of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) plunged double digits on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter earnings. The quarter should have been strong, as high demand and rising....
Why Canadian Solar, Ambac Financial, and Maiden Holdings Slumped Today
Thursday was a down day on Wall Street, with major benchmarks falling significantly from recent highs. The Dow Jones Industrials were down by triple digits for much of the session as investors....
Why Shares of Canadian Solar Inc. Plunged 12% Today
Shares of solar manufacturer Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) fell as much as 11.5% in trading Thursday after the company reported earnings that fell well short of estimates. At 2:30 p.m. EST,....
Why Sunrun Inc's Shares Popped 14% Today
Shares of residential solar installer Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: RUN) jumped as much as 14.3% in trading Thursday after reporting better than expected earnings. At 1:30 p.m. EST shares had given back....
Why SolarEdge Technologies Inc.'s Shares Popped 19% Today
Shares of power-optimizer company SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG) jumped as much as 18.5% in trading Thursday after releasing third-quarter 2017 results. At 11:15 p.m. EDT shares were....
SolarEdge Carves Up Analyst Targets, Wins Upgrades
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Solar Stocks Are a Great Buy Again
It's been a rough few years for solar stocks, despite the fact that adoption of solar energy is booming around the world. This year alone, 100 GW of solar are expected to be installed, enough to....
Is First Solar About to Go Into Growth Mode?
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is on a hot streak the likes of which the solar industry hasn't seen in a very long time. Not only is its stock up 75% in the past six months, it has booked enough....
Why Plug Power Inc.'s Shares Plunged 14% Today
Shares of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) fell as much as 14.4% in trading Wednesday after the hydrogen fuel cell company released a third-quarter report that showed strong growth, but a massive....
3 Things to Look For When Plug Power Reports Q3 Earnings
Expected to report third-quarter earnings on Nov. 8, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leader in fuel cell solutions, believes it will be starting off the second half of the year with a bang. In a....
SunPower's Distributed Solar Investments Are Finally Paying Off
It may not seem like it based on mounting losses and a lagging stock price, but SunPower Corporation's (NASDAQ: SPWR) year is turning out a lot better than expected. Where it once hoped to just....
Why Shares of First Solar, Inc. Jumped in October
Shares of solar manufacturing giant First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) jumped 19.5% in October, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after reporting earnings that were....
The Proposed Solar Tariffs Are Bad... but Could Have Been Worse
The potential tariff picture is starting to come into view now that the International Trade Commission has made its recommendations on what remedies for cheap imports should look like. The four....
3 Stocks Your Children Will Brag About Someday
Buying stocks in great companies and holding them for many years has proven to be one of the best ways -- if not the best -- for the average person to build wealth. Sometimes, the very best....
Here's What Fueled Ballard Power Systems' 7% Pop in October
Shares of Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP), a leader in fuel-cell solutions, climbed 7% last month. The stock's notable rise in October seems trivial when considering its performance in....
Why Shares of Ballard Power Systems Inc. Popped 11% Today
Shares of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP) jumped as much as 11.2% in trading Thursday after reporting third-quarter results. The company lost money, but surpassed revenue expectations by....