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First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.

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Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $127 to $157.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) unleashed sharp criticism of President Donald Trump&#8216;s $3.8 trillion tax package after the House narrowly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">approved the legislation 215-214 on Thursday</a>, accusing billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk of celebrating while millions face healthcare cuts.
What Happened: &#8220;Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are popping champagne because House Republicans just passed Trump&#8217;s &#8216;big, beautiful bill,'&#8221; Warren wrote on X. &#8220;This bill is a big tax handout for billionaires, paid for by ripping health insurance from 14 million people.&#8221;
The legislation now advances to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">Senate before the July 4 recess</a>. Bond markets reacted sharply to the passage, with 30-year Treasury yields spiking to 5.15% — the highest level since October 2023 — as investors demand higher compensation for increased fiscal risk.
Warren warned the bill represents &#8220;the greatest transfer of wealth from the poor to the billionaires in one bill in all of U.S. history.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are popping champagne because House Republicans JUST passed Trump's "big, beautiful bill." This bill is a BIG tax handout for billionaires, paid for by ripping health insurance from 14 MILLION people. We must stop this from passing the Senate. <a href="https://t.co/JxHN0yWpMT">pic.twitter.com/JxHN0yWpMT</a>
&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenWarren/status/1925590808167677993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The Massachusetts senator specifically targeted tech moguls who attended Trump&#8217;s inauguration, claiming they &#8220;paid millions of dollars to stand in the front row&#8221; and are now &#8220;popping bottles of champagne that cost more than your rent.&#8221;
Market analysts acknowledge short-term economic benefits but express concern over long-term fiscal consequences. Jed Ellerbroek of Argent Capital Management told CNBC the package &#8220;will boost the economy in the short term&#8221; through tax cuts and increased defense spending, but warned it will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">burden America with higher deficits</a>.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the legislation could increase national debt by $2.3 trillion to $5.7 trillion by 2034, adding to the current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45564489/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-515-as-bond-market-freaks">record $36.2 trillion federal debt</a>. The bill also eliminates key federal retirement benefits, including the FERS supplement for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45580298/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-strips-key-retirement-benefits-from-federal-workers-in-razor-thin-house-vote">workers retiring before age 62</a>.
Warren urged Senate Democrats to &#8220;stop this thing from passing the Senate.&#8221;
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Benzinga Market Summary: Tax Bill Clears The House, Solar Stocks Fall On Plans To Roll Back Clean Energy Credits, Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Announce Expansion Of Auditing Efforts For Medicare Advantage Plans

The U.S. House of Representatives passed one of the most expansive tax-and-spending bills in modern history, setting the stage for a multi-trillion-dollar shift in federal deficits and sector <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45564489/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-515-as-bond-market-freaks">dynamics over the next decade.</a>
The legislation is projected to balloon the federal deficit by over $3 trillion between 2025 and 2034, according to preliminary estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. The fiscal impact will peak around 2027, when the bulk of the temporary spending programs and tax cuts kick in.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Fiscal Alarm Bells Ring On Wall Street</h1>
Analysts at the bipartisan federal agency warn that such a sharp increase comes at a time when U.S. debt is already on an unsustainable trajectory.
"Adding more than $3 trillion to the debt when our nation's finances are already on an unsustainable path would be unwise," the CBO stated. 
"Lawmakers should go back to the drawing board and work on a bill that reduces deficits, not adds to them."
Spencer Hakimian, founder of Tolou Capital warned that with the bill's passage, markets should brace for permanent emergency-style stimulus and $4 trillion annual deficits within a few years.
"This is COVID-style spending — without the pandemic," Hakimian said in a post on X.
Goldman Sachs' economist Alec Phillips highlighted that Moody's recent U.S. credit rating downgrade was influenced by the bill's trajectory, stating, "Markets are already attuned to fiscal risks… early August remains our base case for enactment."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How The House Tax Bill Could Shake Up Different Sectors</h1>
According to CBO projections, the bill increases the deficit in three key government areas — meaning more spending is likely ahead:
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<li>Judiciary: $7 billion (deficit increase)</li>
<li>Armed Services: $144 billion</li>
<li>Homeland Security: $67 billion</li>
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This suggests significant boosts to military procurement, border enforcement and law enforcement infrastructure. These sectors could benefit from rising federal contracts and equipment orders, with likely beneficiaries including the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) and the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>).
At the core of the bill is the Ways &amp; Means Committee, responsible for all tax policy, Social Security, Medicare, unemployment benefits and tariffs. This section alone accounts for $3.775 trillion of the total deficit increase.
Other areas of the budget plan reflect deficit reductions, which generally imply spending cuts or revenue gains. These include:
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<li>Energy &amp; Commerce: -988 billion (deficit reduction).</li>
<li>Agriculture: -$238 billion</li>
<li>Education &amp; Workforce: -$349 billion</li>
<li>Financial Services: -$5 billion</li>
<li>Natural Resources: -$20 billion</li>
<li>Oversight &amp; Government Reform: -$51 billion</li>
<li>Transportation &amp; Infrastructure: -$37 billion</li>
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Potential ETF losers include Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>), iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEGI#NYSE">VEGI</a>), and iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#NYSE">IYT</a>), given expected cuts to renewables subsidies, rural and transportation programs.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h1>
Initial market reactions hit the solar and renewables sectors, which suffered the brunt of market fallout. With many solar tax subsidies ended, the Invesco Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NASDAQ">TAN</a>) fell 9% on Thursday. Among key names:
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<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) collapsed 40%</li>
<li>SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) dropped 26%</li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) fell 19%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) declined 4%</li>
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Abigail Ross Hopper, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, warned the bill would "upend an economic boom," potentially leading to blackouts and a strategic loss to China in the global AI race.
"This bill is willfully ignorant of the fact that deploying solar and storage is the only way the U.S. power grid can meet demand&#8230; If it becomes law, America will effectively surrender the AI race to China."
In contrast, consumer-related stocks rallied, buoyed by expectations of tax relief and increased household spending power. The SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) climbed 1.5%, led by Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), which soared 42% after a blowout earnings report.
Within tech-focused defense names, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) jumped 4.5%, while cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) gained 2.6%. 
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Shares of solar companies, including Sunrun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>), Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) and Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) tumbled in early trading as investors digested the consequences of President Donald Trump's sweeping budget and tax package dubbed &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45506863/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-advances-heres-who-wins-and-loses">One Big, Beautiful Bill</a>." 
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The bill would end the 30% federal tax credit for residential solar installations and accelerate the phaseout of investment and production tax credits for utility-scale solar projects.&nbsp;
A new <a href="https://underthreat.seia.org/threat/">analysis released</a> by the Solar Energy Industries Association warns that the budget bill could trigger an immediate decline in solar and storage investments, potentially resulting in up to $220 billion in investment loss by 2030. 
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BMO Capital analyst Ameet Thakkar downgraded Sunrun stock on Thursday from Market Perform to Underperform and slashed the price target from $9 to $4 as the outlook for the solar industry dimmed.&nbsp;
Companies with a strong U.S. manufacturing base, like First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), were less affected by the bill, which leaves manufacturing tax credits largely intact. 
Why It Matters: The so-called &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; threatens the solar industry with both the loss of direct incentives and the anticipated drop in demand for rooftop and utility-scale solar projects.&nbsp;
The bill now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers could propose changes. As the legislative process unfolds, the solar industry faces uncertainty and elevated risk. 
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U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Thursday.
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) fell sharply during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45558758/as-unitedhealth-group-lost-an-unthinkable-140-billion-in-market-cap-since-april-analysts-weigh-in-on-the-path-ahead">Thursday's session</a>.
Shares of health insurance stocks traded lower after CMS announced a strategy to enhance and accelerate Medicare Advantage audits.
UnitedHealth has lost nearly $140 billion from its market capitalization following a series of events such as downbeat Q1 results, CEO Andrew Witty stepping down and a potential criminal investigation by the Department of Justice.
UnitedHealth shares declined 2.5% to $295.52 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) shares dipped 15.1% to $9.05 in pre-market trading after declining around 8% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) declined 12.1% to $6.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) dipped 12.1% to $41.57 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) fell 9.5% to $11.56 in pre-market trading after gaining over 29% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLS#NASDAQ">SHLS</a>) dipped 9.1% to $4.28 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) fell 8% to $150.38 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Manchester United plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANU#NYSE">MANU</a>) shares declined 6.9% to $13.54 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) slipped 5.2% to $18.81 in pre-market trading. GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson, on Wednesday, maintained SolarEdge with a Sell and raised the price target from $3.9 to $6.9.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) fell 2.8% to $60.35 in pre-market trading. Shares of health insurance stocks fell after CMS announced a strategy to enhance and accelerate Medicare Advantage audits.</li>
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<li>Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVTS#NASDAQ">NVTS</a>) stock increased by 162.8% to $5.02 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $962.8 million. </li>
<li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) shares moved upwards by 14.33% to $1.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.9 million. </li>
<li>Greenidge Generation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GREE#NASDAQ">GREE</a>) stock increased by 11.51% to $1.55. The company's market cap stands at $17.7 million. </li>
<li>ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBB#NASDAQ">ARBB</a>) shares increased by 10.32% to $0.64. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.9 million. </li>
<li>XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) shares increased by 10.04% to $1.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.2 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Snowflake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) shares moved upwards by 9.14% to $195.5. The company's market cap stands at $65.3 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) shares decreased by 18.5% to $38.55 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.0 billion. </li>
<li>SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) shares fell 17.14% to $16.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $970.6 million. </li>
<li>Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>) stock declined by 15.5% to $2.78. The company's market cap stands at $46.4 million. </li>
<li>Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>) shares fell 9.53% to $9.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $628.6 million. </li>
<li>Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCKT#NASDAQ">SCKT</a>) stock decreased by 7.44% to $1.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.9 million. </li>
<li>First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) stock fell 6.44% to $152.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.3 billion. 
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The House Rules Committee advanced President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill Act&#8221; in an 8-4 vote following a marathon 22-hour hearing, setting up a potential overnight floor vote as Republicans push forward with the $4.9 trillion legislative package despite internal GOP divisions.
What Happened: House Republicans made key concessions to appease conservative and moderate holdouts before advancing the megabill, as <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/committee-advances-trump-megabill-full-house-after-aimed/story?id=122059925">reported</a> by ABC News.
The committee approved accelerated Medicaid work requirements starting December 31, 2026, instead of 2029, while raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000 for incomes under $500,000, up from the current $10,000 limit established in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The revised bill also expedites cuts to Biden-era clean energy tax credits, requiring new projects to break ground within 60 days or be &#8220;placed in service&#8221; by end-2028.
Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security receives $12 billion through September 2029 for border security reimbursements to states.
Texas Rep. Chip Roy was notably absent from the committee vote, while Democrats employed stalling tactics on the House floor to slow the bill&#8217;s progress. The changes came after Trump met Wednesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Freedom Caucus members following failed Tuesday negotiations, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling the meeting &#8220;productive.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The bill&#8217;s passage would significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45506863/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-advances-heres-who-wins-and-loses">impact multiple sectors</a>. Defense contractors including RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) could benefit from increased military spending provisions.
Conversely, Medicaid managed care organizations face enrollment volatility risks, potentially affecting UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>), and Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>).
Clean energy stocks, including First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), and Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), dropped on Monday as investors weighed reduced tax credit impacts.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the legislation would increase the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">federal deficit by $3.8 trillion</a> while reducing Medicaid subsidies by $698 billion and SNAP spending by $267 billion.
The CBO analysis shows that the lowest income decile would lose approximately 2% of household resources in 2027 and 4% by 2033, while the highest decile gains 4% in 2027.
Senate Republicans have already signaled plans for additional changes, creating uncertainty for the final passage of Trump&#8217;s signature legislative priority.
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First Solar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.03 million shares sold short, which is 13.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.4 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>First Solar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747854057_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for First Solar has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing First Solar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, First Solar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.97%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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After a sharp 23% rebound in the S&amp;P 500 since April, hedge funds are now stacking record levels of bearish bets against stocks as investors question the staying power of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">the tariff-relief rally.</a>
Hedge funds have added $25 billion in short equity futures exposure over the last three Commitments of Traders (COT) reports—marking the largest three-week increase in at least a decade. 
This surge underscores deepening skepticism about the market's resilience following its V-shaped recovery after the tariff selloff.
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Gross leverage, which includes both long and short exposures, has climbed to an all-time high, according to Goldman Sachs analyst Ben Snider. 
Although net leverage—longs minus shorts—remains below February levels, the acceleration in short interest has changed the landscape.
&#8220;As growth and inflation begin to reaccelerate, hedge funds and CTAs continue to fight the cycle—doubling down on long bonds and short risk. The macro bears aren't giving up without a fight,&#8221; said Oskar Vårdal, analyst at Steno Research. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Where Are Hedge Funds Targeting Shorts?</h3>
Funds are targeting both exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and single-name stocks. 
According to data from Goldman Sachs, ETF short interest hit $218 billion in the second quarter, while single-stock short interest reached $948 billion. In over a decade, April alone saw the most significant jump in U.S. ETF short selling.
Among U.S.-listed ETFs, SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) saw its short interest soar by 50 percentage points since mid-February, now totaling 96% of float. SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBI#NYSE">XBI</a>) rose 27 points to 111%, while iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) climbed to 33%.
ETFs with the most historically elevated short interest include VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) at 12% of float (100th percentile vs. history, First Trust NASDAQ-100 Tech ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qtec#NASDAQ">QTEC</a>) at 4% (98th percentile), and iShares Core S&amp;P Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJH#NYSE">IJH</a>) with $1 billion shorted (98th percentile).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Sectors Are Under Pressure</h3>
The rise in short interest has been especially acute in defensive sectors. Short interest in consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare sectors now ranks in the top quintile compared to historical norms. The median S&amp;P 500 stock now has a 2.3% short interest relative to market cap, ranking in the 61st percentile over the last 30 years.
Only the financials and information technology sectors show short interest below their long-term averages.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Stocks Are Being Targeted By The Heaviest Bearish Bets?</h3>
Large-cap stocks that have seen the biggest spikes in short interest since the February peak include:
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<li>Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGI#NYSE">SGI</a>): 13% of float, up 10 percentage points.</li>
<li>Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>): 30% of float, up 8pp. </li>
<li>Amer Sports Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>): 12% of float, up 8pp.</li>
<li>Medpace Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>): 11% of float, up 6pp. </li>
<li>Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>): 18% of float, up 6pp.</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): 11% of float, up 5pp. </li>
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President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative package is, as expected, divisive. Republicans are pitching it as &#8220;One, Big Beautiful Bill.&#8221; Democrats are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cwPUb21IE">calling it</a> &#8220;one big beautiful betrayal.&#8221; Here's a look at some of the bill&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45485150/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-would-create-maga-savings-accounts-with-a-1000-gift-from-the-government-at-birth">key elements</a>.&nbsp;
The Winners: The bill seeks to extend The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. That means the expiring provisions that benefit high-income and wealthy earners would be permanent.
It also seeks to eliminate federal taxes on tips and overtime pay, fulfilling some of Trump&#8217;s campaign promises.&nbsp;
The tax breaks would reduce revenue by $4.9 trillion over the decade, but increase spending on military, defense and border security. 
So, if legislators sign the bill into law, major U.S. defense contractors like RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) could benefit from increased defense spending.&nbsp;
Other companies exposed to the defense sector including Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) could also benefit from increased military and defense spending.&nbsp;
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The Losers: The cost of the tax bill will be partially balanced with new taxes on private university endowments and significant cuts to programs like Medicaid.
Stocks of major Medicaid managed care organizations could be vulnerable to enrollment volatility and premium pricing challenges if the changes are approved. Investors would be wise to monitor UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) and Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) as the bill moves through Congress. 
Low-income Americans who rely on food assistance should also take note. House Republicans are proposing major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The program aids over 42 million Americans. The bill would shift 5% of benefit costs and 75% of administrative costs to states, up from the current 50% share for administration only. It also seeks to expand work requirements to recipients up to age 64.
Democrats have criticized the move as harmful to families, while Republicans say it promotes work and cuts waste. The House Agriculture Committee has already <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/14/congress/house-agriculture-committee-approves-300-billion-in-nutrition-spending-cuts-00350900">approved</a> $300 million in SNAP cuts to help fund tax breaks.
If the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45431505/gop-tax-bill-breaks-trumps-social-security-tax-pledge-still-hits-25-million-seniors-while-elon-musks-stock-wealth-skirts-fica"> legislative package</a> is passed, it would also be the end of many clean energy initiatives and key tax credits and would impose new fees on electric vehicles. These changes could slow the growth of the clean energy sector and make electric vehicles and renewables less competitive compared to traditional energy sources.&nbsp;
Clean energy stocks including Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) and Sunrun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) were all sharply lower on Monday as investors digested the potential effects on the industry.&nbsp;
The 1,116-page bill also wouldn&#8217;t quell fears about America&#8217;s public debt, which currently stands at $36 trillion. According to the nonpartisan watchdog group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the bill <a href="https://www.crfb.org/blogs/adding-house-reconciliation-bill">adds</a> approximately $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next ten years.
What's Next: After advancing out of the House Budget Committee in a rare Sunday meeting by a narrow 17-16 vote, Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; faces several<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45481745/donald-trump-backed-gop-bill-seeks-to-ban-states-from-regulating-ai-for-10-years-critics-warn-its-federal-overreach-that-could-backfire"> key steps</a> before it can become law.
The next stop is the House Rules Committee, which will meet midweek to set the terms for floor debate, consider possible amendments, and make any necessary last-minute adjustments to the bill before it heads to a full vote on the House floor. 
If the bill passes the House, it will move to the Senate where it may face additional challenges, as Republican senators are also seeking changes that could complicate final passage.
Further changes to the bill are possible as leaders work to secure enough support from both conservative and moderate factions.&nbsp;
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Advances: Here's Who Wins And Loses

In the latest quarter, 32 analysts provided ratings for First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $223.76, a high estimate of $304.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 12.27% lower than the prior average price target of $255.05. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747684892_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive First Solar. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
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<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Steve Fleishman</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gordon Johnson</td>
<td>GLJ Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$172.37</td>
<td>$172.37</td>
</tr>
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<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sophie Karp</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$267.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dimple Gosai</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Philip Shen</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$282.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Bagri</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to First Solar. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of First Solar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of First Solar's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of First Solar's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on First Solar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind First Solar</h2>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Financial Insights: First Solar</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: First Solar's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.35%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: First Solar's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 24.81%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): First Solar's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.59%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.73%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.08.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Shares of several solar stocks slid during Monday's trading session as the sector broadly declined amid renewed political risk to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/05/45381191/first-solar-eyes-best-2-day-rally-since-2013-after-gop-tax-plan-spares-key-clean-energy-credits">clean-energy incentives</a>.
What To Know: The drop follows a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-19/solar-companies-slump-as-gop-targets-earlier-end-to-tax-credits">report</a> detailing a Republican-led effort to accelerate the sunset of key tax credits established under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina, one of four ultraconservative lawmakers involved in negotiations, reportedly told Bloomberg that House leadership had agreed to proposals to cut clean-energy credits earlier than previously planned. While the original legislation phased out many incentives between 2029 and 2032, Norman did not specify a revised timeline.
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<li>CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) stock surged 56.32%  after Nvidia disclosed it added a stake in the company via a 13F filing equating to approximately 24.18 million shares. JP Morgan and Needham also raised their respective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45472274" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock escalated 44.26% after the company announced that it entered into a strategic partnership under a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45471297" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">memorandum of understanding</a> with DataVolt.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) stock jumped 33.68% after the company announced a partnership with Webull Pay to power crypto experiences. Additionally, Benchmark raised its price forecast <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45471661" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the stock from $252 to $301</a>.</li>
<li>NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) shares rose 33.41% after announcing a $12 billion acquisition of LS (Luminus Systems) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45388224" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Power&#8217;s generation assets</a>.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) stock rose 27.19% amid overall market strength following softer-than-expected April inflation readings. Additionally, investors continue to weigh the progress of the U.S.-China trade and President Trump&#8217;s Middle East trip.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) shares increased 26.86% on reports indicating the House GOP budget will cut but not remove <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45385748" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wind and solar tax credits</a>.</li>
<li>Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) stock grew 25.52% after the company recently reported better-than-expected financial results and raised its FY25 sales guidance with its midpoint above estimates. The company, acting as a collaboration partner of Invenra, initiated the dose-escalation stage of the first-in-human Phase 1 clinical study of XB628. Citigroup raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45418036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $45 to $56</a>.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) stock rose 24.67%. The company announced that NASA had chosen it to launch its Aspera mission and disclosed the return of its Pioneer spacecraft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45434506" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Varda Space Industries</a>.</li>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) has gained 24.42% in the last week. The stock has rallied since reporting strong first-quarter financial results on May 5. However, the company has a high short float and may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45297555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facing a short squeeze</a>.</li>
<li>On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>) shares escalated 21.71% after the company reported its first-quarter results, and analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45413809" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) stock gained 20.87% after the U.S. and China agreed to reduce most tariffs on each other&#8217;s goods temporarily. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate supply chain and macroeconomic uncertainty and help boost consumer sentiment.</li>
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The U.S. and China agreed to de-escalate their trade war by cutting tariffs by 115 percentage points, bringing U.S. duties on Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation">goods down to 30%.</a>
The announcement sparked a broad-based equity rally, with the S&amp;P 500 climbing back to early March 2025 levels and erasing losses from President Donald Trump's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45355655/magnificent-seven-gain-700b-after-us-china-slash-tariffs-gold-crashes-whats-driving-markets-monday">Liberation Day&#8221; tariff shock.</a>
The improved trade outlook also prompted economists to cut recession odds and upgrade U.S. growth forecasts for the second half of the year.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed 5% higher for the week, notching five straight sessions in the green.
Semiconductors kept powering higher. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) rose nearly 10% on the week, logging its fourth straight week of gains and delivering its best monthly rally since 2020.
Yet, clean energy stocks – as tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) – outshined even chipmakers. Solar names surged after Republicans released a better-than-expected tax proposal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/05/45381191/first-solar-eyes-best-2-day-rally-since-2013-after-gop-tax-plan-spares-key-clean-energy-credits">on renewable energy credits.</a> Shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared 27% for the week, leading the sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Middle East Blitz Attracts $2 Trillion In Gulf Commitments</h3>
During his Middle East visit, President Trump secured around $2 trillion in trade and investment pledges from Gulf countries.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45390422/trump-unveils-historic-and-transformative-600-billion-saudi-deal-predicts-markets-will-go-a-lot-higher">Saudi Arabia committed $600 billion</a> in deals involving Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>).
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">Qatar followed with a $1.2 trillion package</a> focused on energy and infrastructure, inking major contracts with GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and Boeing.
The United Arab Emirates signed a $200 billion deal to import over one million AI chips from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other initiatives with Exxon Mobil Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NASDAQ">XOM</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UNH In Free Fall, Consumer Inflation Concerns Hit 1980s Levels</h3>
Back on Wall Street, one corporate giant is facing deep losses in what's shaping up to be one of the worst crises in its history. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares nosedived 27% this week, marking the company&#8217;s worst weekly performance since the 2009 financial crisis and extending a five-week losing streak.
CEO Andrew Witty resigned Tuesday citing "personal reasons," while the company suspended 2025 guidance due <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">to surging medical costs</a>. A U.S. Department of Justice criminal probe into alleged fraud in its Medicare Advantage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoil-after-ceo-shake-up">program worsened investor fears.</a>
On the macro front, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45374267/inflation-eases-in-april-as-trumps-tariffs-dont-push-prices-higher">April inflation data</a> signaled softening price pressures, but retail sales dropped, reflecting consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45435725/tariffs-slow-retail-spending-as-producer-prices-post-sharpest-drop-since-2020">caution amid trade uncertainty</a>. Inflation expectations are also heating up again.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45470155/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-5-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-reach-1981-levels">University of Michigan's survey</a> showed the weakest sentiment since 2020 as the one-year consumer inflation outlook hit levels last seen in 1981.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart Of The Week: Year-Ahead Consumer Inflation Expectations Have Never Been This High Since Early &#8217;80s</h3>
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