logo
Why First Solar (FSLR) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today

Why First Solar (FSLR) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today

Yahoo5 hours ago
Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) fell 5.5% in the afternoon session after continued weakness in the clean energy sector driven by concerns over new tariffs and changes to government subsidies. The slide in clean energy stocks, including First Solar, comes as investors weigh the impact of President Trump's announcement of new tariffs of 25%–40% on 14 countries. Although the start date was moved to August 1, the policy creates uncertainty for solar panel importers. Adding to investor concerns, a new domestic policy bill is expected to end key subsidies for the clean energy sector. This combination of potentially higher costs from tariffs and the removal of government financial support is pressuring the outlook for solar companies.
The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Is now the time to buy First Solar? Access our full analysis report here, it's free.
First Solar's shares are extremely volatile and have had 34 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
First Solar is down 10.4% since the beginning of the year, and at $166.90 per share, it is trading 34.7% below its 52-week high of $255.75 from September 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of First Solar's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,877.
Today's young investors likely haven't read the timeless lessons in Gorilla Game: Picking Winners In High Technology because it was written more than 20 years ago when Microsoft and Apple were first establishing their supremacy. But if we apply the same principles, then enterprise software stocks leveraging their own generative AI capabilities may well be the Gorillas of the future. So, in that spirit, we are excited to present our Special Free Report on a profitable, fast-growing enterprise software stock that is already riding the automation wave and looking to catch the generative AI next.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Barracuda Unveils Entra ID Backup Premium to Safeguard Identity Data
Barracuda Unveils Entra ID Backup Premium to Safeguard Identity Data

Yahoo

time5 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Barracuda Unveils Entra ID Backup Premium to Safeguard Identity Data

New Solution Protects Against Accidental and Malicious Data Loss, Ensures Business Continuity and Strengthens Cyber Resilience News highlights: Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium protects essential identity data against accidental and malicious data loss. Addresses critical industry-wide identity protection gaps by enabling fast, reliable recovery of the 13 most vital identity components – extending protection far beyond Microsoft's native 30-day limit. Seamlessly integrated with the BarracudaONE platform, the cloud-based SaaS solution is designed for rapid deployment and simplified management across single and multi-tenant environments. CAMPBELL, Calif., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all sized businesses, today announced the launch of Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium – a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to safeguard Microsoft Entra ID environments from accidental and malicious data loss. With fast, reliable recovery of vital identity data, the new offering strengthens cyber resilience and helps ensure secure, uninterrupted access to business applications and services. Seamlessly integrated with the BarracudaONE platform, Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium provides users with centralized visibility into backup status, data health and storage insights through a unified dashboard. It is built to support both single and multi-tenant environments, making it an ideal solution for IT teams and managed service providers (MSPs) looking to simplify and scale identity protection management. "Identity is the control plane of today's digital business – any disruption can halt operations and expose organizations to security risks," said Neal Bradbury, chief product officer at Barracuda. "With Entra ID Backup Premium, we are closing a critical gap in the identity protection lifecycle by adding fast, reliable recovery to our proven detection and response capabilities. Unlike point solutions that focus only on backup or monitoring, Barracuda delivers a unified, end-to-end approach that makes Entra ID protection simpler, stronger and more resilient so organizations can stay secure, compliant and operational." Closing the Identity Protection Gap As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform, the risk of identity data loss – from cyberattacks or human error – continues to grow. Microsoft retains Entra ID data for only 30 days and recommends third-party backups. Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium addresses this gap with long-term, scalable data preservation, empowering organizations to recover data well beyond Microsoft's default limits. Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium protects the 13 most essential identity components needed to maintain a secure and resilient Microsoft Entra ID environment. This includes users, groups, roles, administrative units, app registrations, audit logs, authentication and access policies, BitLocker keys, device management configurations, and more. "As a trusted MSP, we understand how essential Microsoft 365 is to our customers' operations – which makes protecting and restoring Entra ID security components absolutely mission-critical," said John Quatto, channel partner manager at Zobrio. "Ransomware attacks can cripple access to users, groups and core systems. With Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium, Barracuda has closed a gap in identity and access protection. Its integration into the BarracudaONE platform delivers a comprehensive, unified cybersecurity solution that's simple to deploy, easy to manage and built to scale – giving our customers the confidence to recover quickly and stay resilient against evolving threats." Easy to Deploy, Effortless to UseThe cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is built for simplicity and speed – no installation, configuration or manual patching is required. Customers connect their Microsoft 365 tenant and start backing up Entra ID data in just minutes. Advanced search, real-time monitoring, detailed audit logs, and five levels of role-based access control (RBAC) provide the visibility and control needed to manage identity protection efficiently and securely. AvailabilityBarracuda Entra ID Backup Premium is now available globally through Barracuda's extensive network of resellers and MSPs. The solution can be purchased as a standalone offering or as a subscription with Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup. About Barracuda Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all sized businesses. Our AI-powered platform secures email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, managed XDR and a centralized dashboard to maximize protection and strengthen cyber resilience. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide, Barracuda delivers powerful defenses that are easy to buy, deploy and use. Barracuda Networks, Barracuda, BarracudaONE, and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S., and other countries. Contact: Anne Campbell Barracuda Networks, Inc. 978-328-1642 acampbell@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Barracuda Networks, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Stock Market News Review: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Trump Announces New Tariffs, Pressures Powell to Resign
Stock Market News Review: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Trump Announces New Tariffs, Pressures Powell to Resign

Business Insider

time12 minutes ago

  • Business Insider

Stock Market News Review: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Trump Announces New Tariffs, Pressures Powell to Resign

The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) whipsawed between positive and negative territory several times on Tuesday. SPY closed in the red while QQQ was able to pull through in the green. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. The market took a turn lower after President Trump announced that more countries would soon receive letters detailing their updated tariff rates. He also said that the August 1 tariff pause deadline would not be extended. So far, the U.S. has sent letters to 14 countries. Trump is also considering a steep tariff on copper imports. 'I believe the tariff on copper, we're going to make it 50%,' said Trump during a Cabinet meeting. Afterward, copper futures surged higher by 17%, marking the highest intraday rise in 37 years. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added that the tariff could be implemented either later this month or on August 1. If 50% wasn't high enough, Trump announced that he may tariff pharmaceutical imports at a 200% rate. 'They're going to be tariffed at a very, very high rate, like 200%,' warned Trump. The tariffs would begin in a year to a year and a half in order to give pharmaceutical companies time to set up shop in the U.S. In addition, Trump also has plans for tariffs on semiconductors and other goods. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for 'whining like a baby about non-existent Inflation for months, and refusing to do the right thing.' Trump added that import prices have fallen lower, citing a study from the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Earlier in the day, Trump said that Powell ' should resign immediately.' He also said that he wouldn't be opposed to Congress investigating Powell over the Fed's $2.5 billion Washington, D.C. headquarters renovation. To end on an optimistic note, Goldman Sachs (GS) raised its 2025 SPX price target to 6,600 from 6,100. Bank of America (BAC) tagged along and hiked its target to 6,300 from 5,600. The S&P 500 (SPX) closed with a 0.07% loss while the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) inched higher by 0.07%.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store