A quiet Monday saw the Dow slip and the Nasdaq barely green as traders braced for Fed minutes and Jackson Hole. Fresh IRS guidance unexpectedly eased the blow for solar and wind, igniting ENPH, RUN, FSLR and SEDG. Deal talk sent Dayforce rocketing, while Intel lagged on chatter of a potential U.S. government stake.
Shares of home energy technology company Enphase (NASDAQ:ENPH)
jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the U.S. Treasury Department issued favorable 'safe harbor' guidance on tax credits for clean energy projects, continuing a surge from the previous session. The stock continued a surge that began on Friday after the Treasury Department and IRS released new 'safe harbor' guidance clarifying which clean energy projects can qualify for tax credits. The new rules were viewed as less restrictive than investors had feared and were particularly favorable for residential solar projects, a key market for companies like Enphase. According to reports, the guidance largely preserved tax credits through 2030, clearing a cloud of uncertainty that had hung over the sector for more than a year and providing better visibility on future subsidies.
Investor risk sentiment paused at the start of the week, as markets awaited details expected to emerge later when President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Dayforce shares skyrocketed 26% in Monday’s midday trade after reports suggested that private equity firm Thoma Bravo is in talks to acquire the human resources firm.
Shares of home energy technology company Enphase (NASDAQ:ENPH)
jumped 13.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced the launch of its new IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase for customers in Australia. This new energy system is described as the company's most powerful home battery solution to date. It features a storage capacity of 5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and is designed to be scalable, allowing configurations up to 70 kWh to meet varying customer needs. The launch in Australia is part of Enphase's broader global strategy to strengthen its battery storage footprint, following similar expansions into multiple European markets and shipments of its latest battery systems in the United States earlier in the year. This expansion is aimed at capitalizing on the growing needs of the Australian solar market.
In an increasingly interconnected world, geopolitical events serve as powerful, often unpredictable, catalysts for shifts in global financial markets. From armed conflicts and elections to trade disputes and high-level diplomatic engagements, these occurrences inject a significant degree of uncertainty, directly influencing market stability and investor confidence. While the long-term trajectory
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Friday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
A number of stocks fell in the pre-market session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
