Shares of solar power systems company SolarEdge (NASDAQ:SEDG)
jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after reports revealed Congress may not eliminate federal tax incentives for residential rooftop solar installations, sparking a rally across the sector. The potential retention of these crucial tax credits has eased investor fears that had been weighing on the industry.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +1.4%, S&P 500 +1.0%) on hopes the reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran will hold. This de-escalation in a volatile region helped to ease concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies, leading to a notable dip in crude oil prices.
Elon Musk has voiced concerns over the future of American energy independence in response to a series of posts from his brother Kimball Musk and Jesse Peltan, co-founder and CTO of HODL Ranch about the impact of new legislation on renewable energy growth.
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Sunrun (RUN) shares downgraded to Sell due to financial disclosure revealing $600/system loss and inability to sell tax credits, as well as circular cash burn problem.
The stock market fell as Trump considers military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. Solar stocks plummeted due to a proposed tax credit phase-out.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a U.S. Senate panel proposed phasing out solar and wind energy tax credits by 2028, raising concerns about future profitability and project viability for solar companies. The phasing out is expected to begin as early as 2026, diminishing the financial incentives that have been critical drivers of growth in the renewable energy sector.
