alternative energy

Morgan Stanley Doesn’t Think PG&E Bankruptcy Will Topple Yieldcos

Posted: January 16, 2019 at 3:24 pm

When PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG) announced Monday that it plans to file for bankruptcy by the end of January, the company detailed at some length the liabilities it faces. What ...
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Short Interest Rises in Solar Stocks, Mixed in Alternative Fuels

Posted: January 11, 2019 at 12:15 pm

Short interest moves among solar and alternative energy stocks were mixed during the two-week reporting period that ended on December 31. Of the companies we watch, short interest rose on ...
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US Coal Consumption at 39-Year Low, but Will Its Decline Be Fast Enough?

Posted: January 4, 2019 at 12:35 pm

Regardless of the Trump administration's efforts to boost coal burning to generate electricity, the fossil fuel that powered the Industrial Revolution is fading from the U.S. energy portfolio. But is ...
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Short Sellers Yield on Alt Energy, Move on Solar Stocks

Posted: December 27, 2018 at 7:50 am

Short interest moves favored solar over alternative energy stocks as share prices declined during the two-week reporting period that ended on December 14. Of the companies we watch, short interest ...
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Electric Vehicles Have Little Appeal to Generation Z

Posted: December 20, 2018 at 9:15 am

From all the news reports that younger Americans are more tuned in to sustainability and environmental issues than are their elders, when the rubber hits the road Generation Z may ...
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Short Sellers Still Pulling Out of Solar, Taking a Run Alt Energy Stocks

Posted: December 12, 2018 at 8:00 am

Short interest moves among solar and alternative energy stocks were mixed during the two-week reporting period that ended on November 30. Of the companies we watch, short interest fell on ...
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Why One Analyst Sees First Solar Rising 30%

Posted: December 4, 2018 at 1:05 pm

First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) shares slid on Tuesday despite the solar firm receiving a couple favorable upgrades from analysts. Even though the share price has dropped off recently, one ...
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Short Sellers Retreat From Most Solar, Alt Energy Stocks

Posted: November 28, 2018 at 7:40 am

Short interest moves among solar and alternative energy stocks were mixed during the two-week reporting period that ended on November 15. Of the companies we watch, short interest fell on ...
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Is JinkoSolar’s Big Gain a Win for All Global Solar Companies?

Posted: November 26, 2018 at 12:55 pm

JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) finally may be showing signs of life again. While the latest pop is a definite gain for the company, some of the news here ...
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Why Albemarle Earnings Disappointed Investors

Posted: November 8, 2018 at 10:50 am

When Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB), the world's largest producer of lithium, reported third-quarter results after markets closed Wednesday, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.31 on revenue ...
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Wall Street Looks Quite Positive on Livent’s Lithium Opportunity

Posted: November 5, 2018 at 11:05 am

Livent Corp. (NYSE: LTHM) came public during a tough time for the stock market and for initial public offerings. Now its research quiet period has been lifted, and Wall Street ...
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GM Offers $10,000 To Name Its Electronic Bike

Posted: November 3, 2018 at 7:45 am

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) has entered the electronic bike business. However, it does not have a name for the new product. So, it has decided to go outside the ...
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Short Sellers Raise Their Bets on Solar, Alt Energy Stocks

Posted: October 25, 2018 at 7:30 am

Short interest moves among solar and alternative energy stocks were mixed during the two-week reporting period that ended on October 15. Of the companies we watch, short interest rose on ...
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The Ongoing Tesla Saga: Elon Musk’s Stake and Tweets

Posted: October 17, 2018 at 10:15 am

The ongoing Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) saga keeps offering new twists and turns for both the company and its shareholders. The good news is that founding CEO Elon Musk has ...
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Tesla Warns About Federal Tax Credit Deadline, but What About After?

Posted: October 12, 2018 at 9:15 am

The handwriting was on the wall last July when Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) reached the milestone delivery of its 200,000th all-electric vehicle. That was the good news. The less-good news ...
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