First Solar, Inc.
FSLRFirst Solar, Inc. is an American manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and provider of utility-scale solar energy solutions. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in thin-film solar technology, which offers a lightweight and cost-effective alternative to traditional crystalline silicon panels. First Solar is known for its focus on large-scale solar project development, manufacturing, and sustainable energy practices.
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Three Motley Fool contributors share bold 2026 predictions: Alphabet's Gemini will reach market share parity with ChatGPT, the solar industry will double market performance, and homebuilder stocks will rise 30%. They also recommend three stocks: Prologis (industrial real estate/data centers), Array Technologies (solar trackers), and Floor & Decor...
Rio Tinto has energized a new 25-megawatt solar facility at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, bringing total solar capacity to 30 megawatts. The project reduces Scope 2 emissions by 6% and features over 71,000 solar panels containing tellurium produced at Kennecott. The installation demonstrates a circular North American supply chain involving 5...
Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors in First Solar, Instil Bio, and Corcept Therapeutics. First Solar's stock fell 10.29% on January 7, 2026, following a Jefferies downgrade to Hold due to lowered guidance, significant de-bookings, margin compression, and limited deployment opportunities expecte...
Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines during the week of January 5-9, 2026. Notable losers include Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (down 11.57%), First Solar (down 14.46% following a Jefferies downgrade), Astera Labs (down 12.18%), and Roblox (down 9.99%). Other major decliners include CoStar Group, American International Group, NRG Ener...
Energy investors face mixed signals in 2026 as oil prices remain depressed due to global oversupply, while renewable energy projects face policy headwinds from the Trump administration's pause on offshore wind projects. Despite challenges, analysts highlight opportunities in well-capitalized midstream companies, cost-efficient oil producers, and ...
