1 hr. ago
WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another record.
Twenty years ago, British driver Andy Green set the land speed record for a diesel-powered car, reaching 350.092 mph (563.4 kph) at Utah's famous Bonneville Salt Flats. Green will return to the lunarlike landscape Tuesday and try to beat that mark, this time with a hydrogen-powered car.
The retired Royal Air Force fighter pilot aims not only to win another accolade but to showcase the power of hydrogen as a clean-energy alternative. It's the "fuel of the future," Green told The ******* ociated Press in a July interview.
Green will be driving the 32-foot (9.75-meter) JCB Hydromax, the brainchild of British construction equipment manufacturer JCB. The car is bright yellow, long and slim, resembling a pencil. It's powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower, which were adapted from engines used in the company's construction machinery. They mix pressurized hydrogen gas with air and ignite it to create bursts of power.
In targeting the diesel-powered record, Green also hopes to easily clear the world land speed records for hydrogen internal combustion engines (185.5 mph/298.5 kph) and electric vehicles (341.3 mph/549.2 kph).
#hydrogen
Twenty years ago, British driver Andy Green set the land speed record for a diesel-powered car, reaching 350.092 mph (563.4 kph) at Utah's famous Bonneville Salt Flats. Green will return to the lunarlike landscape Tuesday and try to beat that mark, this time with a hydrogen-powered car.
The retired Royal Air Force fighter pilot aims not only to win another accolade but to showcase the power of hydrogen as a clean-energy alternative. It's the "fuel of the future," Green told The ******* ociated Press in a July interview.
Green will be driving the 32-foot (9.75-meter) JCB Hydromax, the brainchild of British construction equipment manufacturer JCB. The car is bright yellow, long and slim, resembling a pencil. It's powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower, which were adapted from engines used in the company's construction machinery. They mix pressurized hydrogen gas with air and ignite it to create bursts of power.
In targeting the diesel-powered record, Green also hopes to easily clear the world land speed records for hydrogen internal combustion engines (185.5 mph/298.5 kph) and electric vehicles (341.3 mph/549.2 kph).
#hydrogen
14 hours ago
The massive investment in building AI data centers is one of the biggest storylines this year. It coincides with a similar headline. Power is the biggest bottleneck in developing this crucial AI infrastructure. That's driving robust demand for all forms of power, including gas, nuclear, and battery storage.
However, data centers aren't the only AI infrastructure that requires power. The companies manufacturing the chips, servers, and other equipment vital to these facilities also need energy. That's providing an additional opportunity for Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) to cash in on the AI power story. The hydrogen fuel cell company recently expanded its partnership with MiTAC Computing Technology, a leader in high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions for AI data centers.
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Bloom Energy will deploy fuel cell systems for an islanded microgrid at MiTEC's AI server manufacturing campus in Fremont, California. It's an expansion of its existing partnership with MiTEC. Bloom has also installed a fuel cell microgrid at the company's San Jose manufacturing facility.
Companies like MiTEC are facing the same power constraints as AI data center developers. They need more power quickly, which is an issue given the time required for permitting and grid interconnection. They can't wait for the grid to supply their needs, which is why they're turning to Bloom Energy's rapidly deployable onsite power solutions.
#NVIDIA
However, data centers aren't the only AI infrastructure that requires power. The companies manufacturing the chips, servers, and other equipment vital to these facilities also need energy. That's providing an additional opportunity for Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) to cash in on the AI power story. The hydrogen fuel cell company recently expanded its partnership with MiTAC Computing Technology, a leader in high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions for AI data centers.
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Bloom Energy will deploy fuel cell systems for an islanded microgrid at MiTEC's AI server manufacturing campus in Fremont, California. It's an expansion of its existing partnership with MiTEC. Bloom has also installed a fuel cell microgrid at the company's San Jose manufacturing facility.
Companies like MiTEC are facing the same power constraints as AI data center developers. They need more power quickly, which is an issue given the time required for permitting and grid interconnection. They can't wait for the grid to supply their needs, which is why they're turning to Bloom Energy's rapidly deployable onsite power solutions.
#NVIDIA
4 days ago
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) has lost about 37% of its value since hitting an all-time high just a few weeks ago. It was trading at around $345 a share then -- and it's at about $218 now.
Normally, a steep decline of that caliber would tell you something went wrong with Bloom's business. In the case of the hydrogen stock, however, the opposite is the case.
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Indeed, the company's most recent earnings report was arguably its strongest yet. Bloom raked in over $1 billion in revenue, marking its first billion-dollar quarter in company history, and both margins and profitability improved significantly. To top it off, management raised 2026 revenue guidance (again) into the range of $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion.
What's more, Wall Street expects Bloom's revenue to more than triple over the next two years, as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom will likely fuel stronger demand for its solid oxide fuel cell systems.
#bloom
Normally, a steep decline of that caliber would tell you something went wrong with Bloom's business. In the case of the hydrogen stock, however, the opposite is the case.
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Indeed, the company's most recent earnings report was arguably its strongest yet. Bloom raked in over $1 billion in revenue, marking its first billion-dollar quarter in company history, and both margins and profitability improved significantly. To top it off, management raised 2026 revenue guidance (again) into the range of $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion.
What's more, Wall Street expects Bloom's revenue to more than triple over the next two years, as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom will likely fuel stronger demand for its solid oxide fuel cell systems.
#bloom
5 days ago
The Fastest Man on Earth is slowing down in order to rush us into an enhanced future.
It's all relative, they say, and in this case, you must come to grips with 351 miles per hour registering as "slowing down."
"It's been an interesting journey and I'm hugely enjoying it," Andy Green said by phone midweek from Northwest Utah, where the annual Speed Week is under way at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats.
It was 29 years ago when Green, the former fighter-jet pilot in the UK's Royal Air Force, became the first Earth-bound person to go supersonic, surpassing the speed of sound and reaching 763 mph. Next Wednesday, Aug. 12, the goal is 351 mph, which by comparison sounds like a milk-and-bread run, but it will also be a record because at Bonneville's annual carnival of speed, again, it's all relative.
In this case, it'd be a record for hydrogen-powered machinery.
#down #case #fastest
It's all relative, they say, and in this case, you must come to grips with 351 miles per hour registering as "slowing down."
"It's been an interesting journey and I'm hugely enjoying it," Andy Green said by phone midweek from Northwest Utah, where the annual Speed Week is under way at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats.
It was 29 years ago when Green, the former fighter-jet pilot in the UK's Royal Air Force, became the first Earth-bound person to go supersonic, surpassing the speed of sound and reaching 763 mph. Next Wednesday, Aug. 12, the goal is 351 mph, which by comparison sounds like a milk-and-bread run, but it will also be a record because at Bonneville's annual carnival of speed, again, it's all relative.
In this case, it'd be a record for hydrogen-powered machinery.
#down #case #fastest
7 days ago
As energy demand from artificial intelligence surges, investors are weighing the merits of fuel cells versus next-generation nuclear. Choosing between Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) and Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) requires balancing established revenue against futuristic potential.
Bloom Energy provides solid-oxide fuel cell technology for reliable on-site power, catering to data centers and industrial clients. Oklo is a pre-revenue developer of small modular reactors aiming to revolutionize carbon-free energy. Both companies target the massive power needs of the modern economy, yet they sit at very different stages of commercial maturity.
Bloom Energy sells solid-oxide energy servers providing onsite electricity and hydrogen to customers like SK ecoplant and American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP). Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business since revenue depends heavily on major partnerships. Recently, the company secured a $1.7 billion project with Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) and a financing framework with Brookfield ***** et Management (NYSE:BAM).
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $2.0 billion, representing growth of approximately 37.3%. This expansion was driven by increasing demand for onsite generation in the electric utility stocks ***** e. Despite the top-line growth, the company reported a net loss of roughly $88.4 million, representing a net margin of negative 4.4%.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 3.9x. This ratio measures total debt relative to shareholder equity, suggesting the company uses a significant amount of borrowed money. The current ratio is a healthy 6.0x, while free cash flow, or cash left after capital expenditures, reached roughly $57.2 million.
#energy #oklo
Bloom Energy provides solid-oxide fuel cell technology for reliable on-site power, catering to data centers and industrial clients. Oklo is a pre-revenue developer of small modular reactors aiming to revolutionize carbon-free energy. Both companies target the massive power needs of the modern economy, yet they sit at very different stages of commercial maturity.
Bloom Energy sells solid-oxide energy servers providing onsite electricity and hydrogen to customers like SK ecoplant and American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP). Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business since revenue depends heavily on major partnerships. Recently, the company secured a $1.7 billion project with Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) and a financing framework with Brookfield ***** et Management (NYSE:BAM).
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $2.0 billion, representing growth of approximately 37.3%. This expansion was driven by increasing demand for onsite generation in the electric utility stocks ***** e. Despite the top-line growth, the company reported a net loss of roughly $88.4 million, representing a net margin of negative 4.4%.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 3.9x. This ratio measures total debt relative to shareholder equity, suggesting the company uses a significant amount of borrowed money. The current ratio is a healthy 6.0x, while free cash flow, or cash left after capital expenditures, reached roughly $57.2 million.
#energy #oklo
7 days ago
Investors in 2026 face a clear choice between a speculative hydrogen pioneer and a profitable oil giant. Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) represent two very different paths in the evolving energy landscape.
Plug Power focuses on the future of green hydrogen and fuel-cell technology, while Occidental Petroleum produces traditional energy while investing in carbon capture. They are compared because they offer different ways to play the energy transition.
Plug Power builds green hydrogen and fuel-cell solutions for global industrial applications. The company focuses on large-scale logistics, providing fuel to the material handling and e-mobility sectors. Walmart is a major customer, representing roughly 24.2% of consolidated revenues as of late 2025, adding a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $709.9 million, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 12.9% over the previous year. Despite this growth, the company reported a net loss of approximately $1.6 billion for the same period. This resulted in a net margin of -229.8%, highlighting the significant costs involved in scaling hydrogen production.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was 1.0x. This metric, which measures a company's total debt against its shareholder equity, sits at 1.0x, while a current ratio of 2.3x indicates the company has enough short-term **** ets to cover immediate liabilities. However, free cash flow was negative $661.5 million in FY 2025, meaning cash outflows exceeded inflows from operations and capital investments.
#power #fuel
Plug Power focuses on the future of green hydrogen and fuel-cell technology, while Occidental Petroleum produces traditional energy while investing in carbon capture. They are compared because they offer different ways to play the energy transition.
Plug Power builds green hydrogen and fuel-cell solutions for global industrial applications. The company focuses on large-scale logistics, providing fuel to the material handling and e-mobility sectors. Walmart is a major customer, representing roughly 24.2% of consolidated revenues as of late 2025, adding a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $709.9 million, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 12.9% over the previous year. Despite this growth, the company reported a net loss of approximately $1.6 billion for the same period. This resulted in a net margin of -229.8%, highlighting the significant costs involved in scaling hydrogen production.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was 1.0x. This metric, which measures a company's total debt against its shareholder equity, sits at 1.0x, while a current ratio of 2.3x indicates the company has enough short-term **** ets to cover immediate liabilities. However, free cash flow was negative $661.5 million in FY 2025, meaning cash outflows exceeded inflows from operations and capital investments.
#power #fuel
8 days ago
As energy demand from artificial intelligence surges, investors are weighing the merits of fuel cells versus next-generation nuclear. Choosing between Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) and Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) requires balancing established revenue against futuristic potential.
Bloom Energy provides solid-oxide fuel cell technology for reliable on-site power, catering to data centers and industrial clients. Oklo is a pre-revenue developer of small modular reactors aiming to revolutionize carbon-free energy. Both companies target the massive power needs of the modern economy, yet they sit at very different stages of commercial maturity.
Bloom Energy sells solid-oxide energy servers providing onsite electricity and hydrogen to customers like SK ecoplant and American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP). Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business since revenue depends heavily on major partnerships. Recently, the company secured a $1.7 billion project with Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) and a financing framework with Brookfield ****** et Management (NYSE:BAM).
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $2.0 billion, representing growth of approximately 37.3%. This expansion was driven by increasing demand for onsite generation in the electric utility stocks ****** e. Despite the top-line growth, the company reported a net loss of roughly $88.4 million, representing a net margin of negative 4.4%.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 3.9x. This ratio measures total debt relative to shareholder equity, suggesting the company uses a significant amount of borrowed money. The current ratio is a healthy 6.0x, while free cash flow, or cash left after capital expenditures, reached roughly $57.2 million.
#oklo
Bloom Energy provides solid-oxide fuel cell technology for reliable on-site power, catering to data centers and industrial clients. Oklo is a pre-revenue developer of small modular reactors aiming to revolutionize carbon-free energy. Both companies target the massive power needs of the modern economy, yet they sit at very different stages of commercial maturity.
Bloom Energy sells solid-oxide energy servers providing onsite electricity and hydrogen to customers like SK ecoplant and American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP). Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business since revenue depends heavily on major partnerships. Recently, the company secured a $1.7 billion project with Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) and a financing framework with Brookfield ****** et Management (NYSE:BAM).
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $2.0 billion, representing growth of approximately 37.3%. This expansion was driven by increasing demand for onsite generation in the electric utility stocks ****** e. Despite the top-line growth, the company reported a net loss of roughly $88.4 million, representing a net margin of negative 4.4%.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 3.9x. This ratio measures total debt relative to shareholder equity, suggesting the company uses a significant amount of borrowed money. The current ratio is a healthy 6.0x, while free cash flow, or cash left after capital expenditures, reached roughly $57.2 million.
#oklo
20 days ago
Northbrook, Illinois-based CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) manufactures and sells hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities. Valued at $18.7 billion by market cap, the company provides clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Ahead of the event, ***** ysts expect CF to report a profit of $5.71 per share on a diluted basis, up 140.9% from $2.37 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed the consensus estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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Ahead of the event, ***** ysts expect CF to report a profit of $5.71 per share on a diluted basis, up 140.9% from $2.37 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed the consensus estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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22 days ago
Earlier this month, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) investors received some great news: The company's 50-megawatt (MW) hydrogen electrolyzer project in Australia is expected to move into the execution phase. This essentially clears the way for Plug Power to deliver on its end of the bargain and book the related revenue.
While Plug Power has completed other projects elsewhere in Australia, this electrolyzer project is now that country's largest renewable hydrogen project to reach this level of development. Orica, the customer -- a large mining conglomerate that bills itself as the "world's largest mining-dedicated producer of sodium cyanide, supporting gold processing, silver recovery and other mineral extraction operations" -- operates an existing ammonia production facility on Kooragang Island.
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Currently, that facility produces most of its electricity from natural gas. Plug Power's proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer will use renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen fuel, offsetting around 7.5% of the facility's natural gas usage.
To put this project into perspective, Plug Power has now deployed around 320 MW of its GenEco electrolyzer systems across six continents. For comparison, one of Plug Power's biggest installed systems is a 100-MW Galp project in Portugal. That system is now one of Europe's largest electrolyzer installations. It is expected to be fully online by the end of this year. So while this 50-MW system in Australia is meaningful, it is not a game changer in any large sense.
While Plug Power has completed other projects elsewhere in Australia, this electrolyzer project is now that country's largest renewable hydrogen project to reach this level of development. Orica, the customer -- a large mining conglomerate that bills itself as the "world's largest mining-dedicated producer of sodium cyanide, supporting gold processing, silver recovery and other mineral extraction operations" -- operates an existing ammonia production facility on Kooragang Island.
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Currently, that facility produces most of its electricity from natural gas. Plug Power's proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer will use renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen fuel, offsetting around 7.5% of the facility's natural gas usage.
To put this project into perspective, Plug Power has now deployed around 320 MW of its GenEco electrolyzer systems across six continents. For comparison, one of Plug Power's biggest installed systems is a 100-MW Galp project in Portugal. That system is now one of Europe's largest electrolyzer installations. It is expected to be fully online by the end of this year. So while this 50-MW system in Australia is meaningful, it is not a game changer in any large sense.
23 days ago
Earlier this month, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) investors received some great news: The company's 50-megawatt (MW) hydrogen electrolyzer project in Australia is expected to move into the execution phase. This essentially clears the way for Plug Power to deliver on its end of the bargain and book the related revenue.
While Plug Power has completed other projects elsewhere in Australia, this electrolyzer project is now that country's largest renewable hydrogen project to reach this level of development. Orica, the customer -- a large mining conglomerate that bills itself as the "world's largest mining-dedicated producer of sodium cyanide, supporting gold processing, silver recovery and other mineral extraction operations" -- operates an existing ammonia production facility on Kooragang Island.
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Currently, that facility produces most of its electricity from natural gas. Plug Power's proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer will use renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen fuel, offsetting around 7.5% of the facility's natural gas usage.
To put this project into perspective, Plug Power has now deployed around 320 MW of its GenEco electrolyzer systems across six continents. For comparison, one of Plug Power's biggest installed systems is a 100-MW Galp project in Portugal. That system is now one of Europe's largest electrolyzer installations. It is expected to be fully online by the end of this year. So while this 50-MW system in Australia is meaningful, it is not a game changer in any large sense.
While Plug Power has completed other projects elsewhere in Australia, this electrolyzer project is now that country's largest renewable hydrogen project to reach this level of development. Orica, the customer -- a large mining conglomerate that bills itself as the "world's largest mining-dedicated producer of sodium cyanide, supporting gold processing, silver recovery and other mineral extraction operations" -- operates an existing ammonia production facility on Kooragang Island.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Currently, that facility produces most of its electricity from natural gas. Plug Power's proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer will use renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen fuel, offsetting around 7.5% of the facility's natural gas usage.
To put this project into perspective, Plug Power has now deployed around 320 MW of its GenEco electrolyzer systems across six continents. For comparison, one of Plug Power's biggest installed systems is a 100-MW Galp project in Portugal. That system is now one of Europe's largest electrolyzer installations. It is expected to be fully online by the end of this year. So while this 50-MW system in Australia is meaningful, it is not a game changer in any large sense.
29 days ago
Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) is one of the best stocks to invest in under $100. On June 23, Baker Hughes announced a significant long-term service agreement with ANOH Gas Processing Company/AGPC for the ANOH Gas Processing Plant in Nigeria. The contract covers lifecycle support, including parts, repair services, and engineering advisory for the facility's critical turbomachinery, specifically its two NovaLT16 gas turbines.
In addition to traditional maintenance, the agreement incorporates iCenter digital services powered by Cordant for remote monitoring and diagnostics. These tools are designed to optimize equipment reliability and operational availability, supporting the plant's role as a vital contributor to Nigeria's domestic gas supply and power generation goals.
This partnership expands on a 2019 collaboration where Baker Hughes originally supplied the plant's power island solution. Work will be managed through the company's service center in Port Harcourt, leveraging local talent to **** ist Nigeria's transition toward lower-carbon fuel sources.
Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) is an energy technology company that develops and delivers technologies for the entire hydrogen value chain. Its main products are hydrogen-enabled turbines, compressors, valves, centrifugal pumps, non-metallic pipes, sensors, and monitoring systems.
While we acknowledge the risk and potential of BKR as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BKR and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
In addition to traditional maintenance, the agreement incorporates iCenter digital services powered by Cordant for remote monitoring and diagnostics. These tools are designed to optimize equipment reliability and operational availability, supporting the plant's role as a vital contributor to Nigeria's domestic gas supply and power generation goals.
This partnership expands on a 2019 collaboration where Baker Hughes originally supplied the plant's power island solution. Work will be managed through the company's service center in Port Harcourt, leveraging local talent to **** ist Nigeria's transition toward lower-carbon fuel sources.
Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) is an energy technology company that develops and delivers technologies for the entire hydrogen value chain. Its main products are hydrogen-enabled turbines, compressors, valves, centrifugal pumps, non-metallic pipes, sensors, and monitoring systems.
While we acknowledge the risk and potential of BKR as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BKR and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
1 month ago
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Thursday closed down -1.44 (-1.96%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed down -0.0647 (-2.00%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Thursday and fell sharply on speculation the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran will be limited. Crude prices initially moved higher on Thursday after the US attacked Iranian targets for a second day in response to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Thursday and fell sharply on speculation the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran will be limited. Crude prices initially moved higher on Thursday after the US attacked Iranian targets for a second day in response to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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1 month ago
August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26) on Thursday closed down -0.200 (-6.23%).
Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1.5-month low on Thursday and settled sharply lower. Above-average weekly US nat-gas storage levels undercut prices. The EIA reported on Thursday that weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +61 bcf for the week ended July 3, above the five-year average for the week at +51 bcf.
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Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1.5-month low on Thursday and settled sharply lower. Above-average weekly US nat-gas storage levels undercut prices. The EIA reported on Thursday that weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +61 bcf for the week ended July 3, above the five-year average for the week at +51 bcf.
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1 month ago
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is one of the Best Penny Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) has announced significant developments over the past months, which have resulted in the stock gaining around 10% over the past 6 months.
Firstly, the company posted results for its fiscal Q1 2026 quarter on May 11. During the quarter, the company reported 22% year-over-year revenue growth to $163.5 million. Although still negative, the gross margins improved sharply from -55% to -13%, driven by cost cuts, better service execution, and more efficient fuel sourcing.
More recently, on June 24, Plug Power announced completing a major milestone at the Måde Power-to-X facility in Esbjerg, Denmark, operated by European Energy. Management noted that the project involved installing, testing, and handing over a 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system.
The company's containerized system design simplified on-site work and sped up the path to production. With this project, Plug Power now has more than 70 GenEco electrolyzer systems running across six continents, giving it a growing base of operating experience to refine design and commissioning.
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is an alternative energy technology firm. It designs, develops, commercializes, and manufactures hydrogen and fuel cell systems for the material handling and stationary power fields.
Firstly, the company posted results for its fiscal Q1 2026 quarter on May 11. During the quarter, the company reported 22% year-over-year revenue growth to $163.5 million. Although still negative, the gross margins improved sharply from -55% to -13%, driven by cost cuts, better service execution, and more efficient fuel sourcing.
More recently, on June 24, Plug Power announced completing a major milestone at the Måde Power-to-X facility in Esbjerg, Denmark, operated by European Energy. Management noted that the project involved installing, testing, and handing over a 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system.
The company's containerized system design simplified on-site work and sped up the path to production. With this project, Plug Power now has more than 70 GenEco electrolyzer systems running across six continents, giving it a growing base of operating experience to refine design and commissioning.
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is an alternative energy technology firm. It designs, develops, commercializes, and manufactures hydrogen and fuel cell systems for the material handling and stationary power fields.
1 month ago
Palm Valley Capital Management, an investment management firm, has issued the second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Palm Valley Capital Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund's investor class gained 1.80%, while the S&P SmallCap 600 rose 19.7% and the Morningstar Small Cap Total Return Index returned 14.0%. The Strategy primarily focused on small-cap categories, allocating 75% to cash equivalents. This led to underperformance relative to benchmarks. The Fund is currently seeking more small-cap opportunities that meet its return criteria and will act swiftly if market conditions improve. The Index benefited from strong contributions from data center construction and biotech sectors, while the energy industry lagged. Additionally, reviewing the fund's top five holdings can reveal its best investments in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Palm Valley Capital Management highlighted Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) as a newly added position. Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) is a global industrial technology and mobility solutions company that operates through mobility technologies, repair solutions, and environmental and fueling solutions segments. On July 7, 2026, Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) closed at $28.49 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $4.01 billion. Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) posted a one-month return of 0.60%, while its shares lost 25.56% over the past 52 weeks.
Palm Valley Capital Management stated the following regarding Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The Fund acquired three new positions during the second quarter: The Clorox Company (ticker: CLX), Molson Coors Beverage Company (ticker: TAP), and Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT). Vontier sells the equipment, software, and recurring services that help convenience stores pump gas and process payments, repair shops diagnose problems, and car washes operate efficiently. It was spun out of Fortive Corporation in 2020, which itself was formerly part of Danaher. Key operations include fueling equipment and payment systems through the brands Invenco and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, vehicle repair and diagnostics tools through Matco Tools, and car wash technology through DRB. The company touches a large portion of the world's fuel transactions, since its equipment is installed at hundreds of thousands of fuel sites globally. Vontier enjoyed a significant temporary tailwind, peaking in 2021, when U.S. gas stations were required to upgrade payment terminals at the pump to support EMV chip card transactions due to shifting fraud liability rules. Some investors have long-term concerns about the company's relevance as the transportation fleet moves away from internal combustion engines. Vontier has become more fuel agnostic in recent years, with its products serving vehicles powered by gasoline, electricity, and hydrogen. The firm owns a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging softw
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Palm Valley Capital Management highlighted Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) as a newly added position. Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) is a global industrial technology and mobility solutions company that operates through mobility technologies, repair solutions, and environmental and fueling solutions segments. On July 7, 2026, Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) closed at $28.49 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $4.01 billion. Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) posted a one-month return of 0.60%, while its shares lost 25.56% over the past 52 weeks.
Palm Valley Capital Management stated the following regarding Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The Fund acquired three new positions during the second quarter: The Clorox Company (ticker: CLX), Molson Coors Beverage Company (ticker: TAP), and Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT). Vontier sells the equipment, software, and recurring services that help convenience stores pump gas and process payments, repair shops diagnose problems, and car washes operate efficiently. It was spun out of Fortive Corporation in 2020, which itself was formerly part of Danaher. Key operations include fueling equipment and payment systems through the brands Invenco and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, vehicle repair and diagnostics tools through Matco Tools, and car wash technology through DRB. The company touches a large portion of the world's fuel transactions, since its equipment is installed at hundreds of thousands of fuel sites globally. Vontier enjoyed a significant temporary tailwind, peaking in 2021, when U.S. gas stations were required to upgrade payment terminals at the pump to support EMV chip card transactions due to shifting fraud liability rules. Some investors have long-term concerns about the company's relevance as the transportation fleet moves away from internal combustion engines. Vontier has become more fuel agnostic in recent years, with its products serving vehicles powered by gasoline, electricity, and hydrogen. The firm owns a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging softw
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The market is not only technically overbought at this time, but arguably on shaky fundamental ground. High inflation is slowly chipping away at the economy, and the steep valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that performed so well when the AI revolution was still young are now being questioned.
Nevertheless, there are compelling growth stocks out there. You just might need to dig a little deeper than you normally would to find them. Here are three suggestions to get your search started.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
For the entirety of Plug Power's (NASDAQ: PLUG) 29-year existence, it's been unprofitable, and increasingly so. For most of this time, plenty of observers wondered why the hydrogen fuel cell company was so willing to stick with what seemingly looked like a lost cause.
Now we know. This technology is finally moving into the mainstream, offering the company a chance to reach enough scale that profitability is at least possible.
Nevertheless, there are compelling growth stocks out there. You just might need to dig a little deeper than you normally would to find them. Here are three suggestions to get your search started.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
For the entirety of Plug Power's (NASDAQ: PLUG) 29-year existence, it's been unprofitable, and increasingly so. For most of this time, plenty of observers wondered why the hydrogen fuel cell company was so willing to stick with what seemingly looked like a lost cause.
Now we know. This technology is finally moving into the mainstream, offering the company a chance to reach enough scale that profitability is at least possible.
1 month ago
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This is the latest installment in Waste Dive's Biogas Monthly series.
One year after President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, key questions about implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit remain unanswered.
The credit, known in the tax code as 45Z, was created by the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. It provides alternative fuel producers with a tax credit based in part on avoided emissions.
OBBBA made several changes to the IRA's tax credits, slashing support for hydrogen fuels and certain other alternative energy sources. But it was broadly supportive of combustion fuels, incorporating several provisions important to the biogas industry. That includes extending the credit's expiration by two years, to the end of 2029, and preventing the credit from being used for fuels produced from feedstocks produced outside North America.
This is the latest installment in Waste Dive's Biogas Monthly series.
One year after President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, key questions about implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit remain unanswered.
The credit, known in the tax code as 45Z, was created by the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. It provides alternative fuel producers with a tax credit based in part on avoided emissions.
OBBBA made several changes to the IRA's tax credits, slashing support for hydrogen fuels and certain other alternative energy sources. But it was broadly supportive of combustion fuels, incorporating several provisions important to the biogas industry. That includes extending the credit's expiration by two years, to the end of 2029, and preventing the credit from being used for fuels produced from feedstocks produced outside North America.
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Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the best dividend aristocrat stocks to buy now.
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On June 23 at the J.P. Morgan Natural Resources Conference, Jeff Gustavson, President of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), New Energies, reiterated a heightened focus on low-carbon technologies, including carbon capture, renewable fuels, lithium, and hydrogen.
The push is part of a drive that seeks to meet global energy demand while also delivering shareholder value. While Chevron is the largest natural gas producer in the US, Gustavson expects the company to capitalize on the soaring power demand by leveraging its LNG business. The executive also reiterated that partnerships with the likes of GE Vernova and Caterpillar on equipment, and now Microsoft on data centers, position the company to generate significant value while meeting growing energy demands.
The company's subsidiary, Energy Forge One LLC, is poised to build a 2.67 GW natural gas-powered facility co-located with Microsoft's data center campus as part of the Kilby project.
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On June 23 at the J.P. Morgan Natural Resources Conference, Jeff Gustavson, President of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), New Energies, reiterated a heightened focus on low-carbon technologies, including carbon capture, renewable fuels, lithium, and hydrogen.
The push is part of a drive that seeks to meet global energy demand while also delivering shareholder value. While Chevron is the largest natural gas producer in the US, Gustavson expects the company to capitalize on the soaring power demand by leveraging its LNG business. The executive also reiterated that partnerships with the likes of GE Vernova and Caterpillar on equipment, and now Microsoft on data centers, position the company to generate significant value while meeting growing energy demands.
The company's subsidiary, Energy Forge One LLC, is poised to build a 2.67 GW natural gas-powered facility co-located with Microsoft's data center campus as part of the Kilby project.
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JERA has launched JERA Global Energy Solutions (JERA GES), a new wholly owned subsidiary that will oversee the company's long-term LNG, upstream gas, shipping, and lower-carbon fuels businesses as it seeks to strengthen its position in increasingly volatile global energy markets.
Headquartered in Singapore, JERA GES will serve as the company's exclusive platform for originating long-term LNG supplies, integrating portfolio strategy, project development, and market expansion while supporting the development of lower-carbon fuels, including ammonia and hydrogen.
The new entity will work alongside JERA Global Markets (JERAGM), JERA's global trading and optimization business. Under the new structure, JERA GES will focus on long-term portfolio development and security of supply, while JERAGM will continue managing short-term trading and optimization activities to improve portfolio flexibility and value creation.
JERA appointed Irtiza H. Sayyed as chief executive officer of JERA GES. Ryosuke Tsugaru, JERA's Chief Low Carbon Fuel Officer, will oversee strategic alignment between the new subsidiary and JERA's broader LNG and decarbonization strategy.
The company said JERA GES will gradually ******* ume responsibility for JERA's existing long-term LNG and lower-carbon fuel operations, with the transition taking place according to a phased transfer schedule while maintaining continuity for customers and business partners.
Headquartered in Singapore, JERA GES will serve as the company's exclusive platform for originating long-term LNG supplies, integrating portfolio strategy, project development, and market expansion while supporting the development of lower-carbon fuels, including ammonia and hydrogen.
The new entity will work alongside JERA Global Markets (JERAGM), JERA's global trading and optimization business. Under the new structure, JERA GES will focus on long-term portfolio development and security of supply, while JERAGM will continue managing short-term trading and optimization activities to improve portfolio flexibility and value creation.
JERA appointed Irtiza H. Sayyed as chief executive officer of JERA GES. Ryosuke Tsugaru, JERA's Chief Low Carbon Fuel Officer, will oversee strategic alignment between the new subsidiary and JERA's broader LNG and decarbonization strategy.
The company said JERA GES will gradually ******* ume responsibility for JERA's existing long-term LNG and lower-carbon fuel operations, with the transition taking place according to a phased transfer schedule while maintaining continuity for customers and business partners.
1 month ago
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is one of the best electrical equipment stocks to buy according to ***** ysts.
On June 24, Plug Power said it completed commissioning of a 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system at European Energy's Måde Power-to-X facility in Esbjerg, Denmark. The milestone is relevant to the electrical equipment theme because electrolyzers convert renewable electricity into hydrogen, making them part of the hardware layer behind industrial electrification, storage, and low-carbon fuel production.
Plug Power said the work included installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing, and handover, bringing one of Denmark's early operational PtX sites into active hydrogen production. At full capacity, the facility is expected to produce about 550 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, with output certified as RFNBO under the ISCC scheme. Plug also said the containerized design reduced on-site complexity, while its more than 70 operating GenEco electrolyzer systems across six continents support a more standardized deployment model.
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) designs, builds, and operates hydrogen production, storage, delivery, and power-generation systems, including electrolyzers, fuel cells, and hydrogen infrastructure for material handling, industrial, and energy markets.
While we acknowledge the potential of PLUG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
On June 24, Plug Power said it completed commissioning of a 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system at European Energy's Måde Power-to-X facility in Esbjerg, Denmark. The milestone is relevant to the electrical equipment theme because electrolyzers convert renewable electricity into hydrogen, making them part of the hardware layer behind industrial electrification, storage, and low-carbon fuel production.
Plug Power said the work included installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing, and handover, bringing one of Denmark's early operational PtX sites into active hydrogen production. At full capacity, the facility is expected to produce about 550 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, with output certified as RFNBO under the ISCC scheme. Plug also said the containerized design reduced on-site complexity, while its more than 70 operating GenEco electrolyzer systems across six continents support a more standardized deployment model.
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) designs, builds, and operates hydrogen production, storage, delivery, and power-generation systems, including electrolyzers, fuel cells, and hydrogen infrastructure for material handling, industrial, and energy markets.
While we acknowledge the potential of PLUG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
1 month ago
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) is one of the best electrical equipment stocks to buy according to **** ysts.
On June 24, 2026, Ballard said it entered a definitive agreement to acquire GeoPura Limited, a UK-based provider of zero-emission hydrogen power solutions. The deal gives Ballard a stronger position in stationary and off-grid power equipment, where customers need reliable electricity for construction, events, defense, healthcare, infrastructure, and potentially data-center backup power.
The transaction includes £275.0 million in upfront consideration, funded by £82.5 million in cash and approximately 50.8 million Ballard shares, with up to £27.5 million in contingent payments tied to milestones. Ballard said GeoPura's model combines hydrogen production, logistics, refueling, fuel cells, and power generation into an energy-as-a-service offering, which could increase recurring revenue per deployed megawatt. GeoPura expects about £38 million of 2026 revenue, while Ballard identified roughly $25 million in annual run-rate EBITDA synergies after closing.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) develops proton exchange membrane fuel-cell products for mobility, marine, rail, material handling, backup power, and stationary power-generation applications.
While we acknowledge the potential of BLDP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
On June 24, 2026, Ballard said it entered a definitive agreement to acquire GeoPura Limited, a UK-based provider of zero-emission hydrogen power solutions. The deal gives Ballard a stronger position in stationary and off-grid power equipment, where customers need reliable electricity for construction, events, defense, healthcare, infrastructure, and potentially data-center backup power.
The transaction includes £275.0 million in upfront consideration, funded by £82.5 million in cash and approximately 50.8 million Ballard shares, with up to £27.5 million in contingent payments tied to milestones. Ballard said GeoPura's model combines hydrogen production, logistics, refueling, fuel cells, and power generation into an energy-as-a-service offering, which could increase recurring revenue per deployed megawatt. GeoPura expects about £38 million of 2026 revenue, while Ballard identified roughly $25 million in annual run-rate EBITDA synergies after closing.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) develops proton exchange membrane fuel-cell products for mobility, marine, rail, material handling, backup power, and stationary power-generation applications.
While we acknowledge the potential of BLDP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Data center developers are scrambling for reliable power, turning away from congested grids and toward on-site fuel cells. Rystad Energy research and ***** ysis projects a tenfold increase in fuel cell market revenues by 2030, rising from around $2.8 billion in 2025 to roughly $30 billion, as AI computing demand drives unprecedented growth in data center construction. A contracted order book of approximately 9 gigawatts (GW), including framework agreements with Oracle, AEP, Equinix, and Brookfield, points to growing confidence among major operators in fuel cells as a viable long-term power source.
US grid interconnection timelines have tripled since 2015, now stretching to three to six years for large loads. Rystad Energy's research projects 10.4 GW of ***** ulative fuel cell demand from data centers between 2026 and 2030, with around 40% of projected 2030 US data center capacity modeled as likely to pursue dedicated on-site power generation rather than grid connection. Unlike conventional grid connections or large gas plants, fuel cells can be deployed quickly and run on natural gas today, transitioning to biogas, renewable natural gas or hydrogen as supply matures, while producing lower on-site emissions than combustion alternatives. North America is expected to account for 91% of installed global on-site power generation capacity, thanks to a combination of grid delays, federal tax incentives and an established domestic supply chain.
"Power availability has become one of the defining constraints on data center growth, and operators are increasingly looking beyond the grid for solutions. Fuel cells have moved from a niche application to a measurable part of the firm power mix. The question now is whether the supply chain can scale at the same pace as demand," said Lein Mann Bergsmark, vice president of clean tech supply chain research at Rystad Energy.
Fuel cell manufacturers are expanding capacity in response. Aggregate operational and planned manufacturing output is on track to reach 4 GW per year by 2030, up from 1.8 GW today. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) have become the dominant technology for always-on data center power, accounting for around 53% of ***** ulative stationary deliveries to date. Bloom Energy holds virtually every primary-load SOFC contract in the visible order book, a concentration that presents supply chain risk if demand accelerates faster than one manufacturer's production capacity.
That concentration extends to materials. Bloom Energy's SOFC technology depends on scandium, a critical metal used in its electrolyte chemistry. At full utilization of its planned 2 GW manufacturing expansion, Bloom's theoretical scandium requirement would approach the size of the entire global market, currently estimated to be around 60 tonnes per year. This potential bottleneck is compounded by the fact that China heavily controls the global scandium supply chain. Competitors using alternative electrolyte chemistries do not share this e
US grid interconnection timelines have tripled since 2015, now stretching to three to six years for large loads. Rystad Energy's research projects 10.4 GW of ***** ulative fuel cell demand from data centers between 2026 and 2030, with around 40% of projected 2030 US data center capacity modeled as likely to pursue dedicated on-site power generation rather than grid connection. Unlike conventional grid connections or large gas plants, fuel cells can be deployed quickly and run on natural gas today, transitioning to biogas, renewable natural gas or hydrogen as supply matures, while producing lower on-site emissions than combustion alternatives. North America is expected to account for 91% of installed global on-site power generation capacity, thanks to a combination of grid delays, federal tax incentives and an established domestic supply chain.
"Power availability has become one of the defining constraints on data center growth, and operators are increasingly looking beyond the grid for solutions. Fuel cells have moved from a niche application to a measurable part of the firm power mix. The question now is whether the supply chain can scale at the same pace as demand," said Lein Mann Bergsmark, vice president of clean tech supply chain research at Rystad Energy.
Fuel cell manufacturers are expanding capacity in response. Aggregate operational and planned manufacturing output is on track to reach 4 GW per year by 2030, up from 1.8 GW today. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) have become the dominant technology for always-on data center power, accounting for around 53% of ***** ulative stationary deliveries to date. Bloom Energy holds virtually every primary-load SOFC contract in the visible order book, a concentration that presents supply chain risk if demand accelerates faster than one manufacturer's production capacity.
That concentration extends to materials. Bloom Energy's SOFC technology depends on scandium, a critical metal used in its electrolyte chemistry. At full utilization of its planned 2 GW manufacturing expansion, Bloom's theoretical scandium requirement would approach the size of the entire global market, currently estimated to be around 60 tonnes per year. This potential bottleneck is compounded by the fact that China heavily controls the global scandium supply chain. Competitors using alternative electrolyte chemistries do not share this e
2 months ago
Is PLUG a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Plug Power Inc. on TradersPro's Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on PLUG. Plug Power Inc.'s share was trading at $2.8000 as of June 15th.
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Plug Power, Inc. (PLUG) is positioned as a leading hydrogen energy infrastructure company benefiting from the accelerating demand for AI-driven electricity consumption and the broader global shift toward decarbonization. The company designs fuel cell systems, electrolyzers, and hydrogen production infrastructure that support industrial applications such as warehouse logistics, backup power for data centers, and large-scale green hydrogen production.
Its technology is already embedded across major retail and logistics operators including Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot, where it enhances operational efficiency while reducing carbon intensity. This existing customer base provides a durable foundation of recurring demand and real-world validation of its hydrogen ecosystem.
The investment narrative is increasingly being shaped by a surge in global electrolyzer deployment, with Plug Power expanding projects across North America, Europe, and Australia. This scaling pipeline reflects growing institutional and governmental support for hydrogen as a strategic energy carrier. Importantly, the company's financial trajectory is also showing early signs of stabilization, with a transition toward positive gross profit supported by aggressive cost optimization initiatives and operational restructuring. These improvements are helping rebuild investor confidence while signaling a maturing business model with improving unit economics.
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Plug Power, Inc. (PLUG) is positioned as a leading hydrogen energy infrastructure company benefiting from the accelerating demand for AI-driven electricity consumption and the broader global shift toward decarbonization. The company designs fuel cell systems, electrolyzers, and hydrogen production infrastructure that support industrial applications such as warehouse logistics, backup power for data centers, and large-scale green hydrogen production.
Its technology is already embedded across major retail and logistics operators including Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot, where it enhances operational efficiency while reducing carbon intensity. This existing customer base provides a durable foundation of recurring demand and real-world validation of its hydrogen ecosystem.
The investment narrative is increasingly being shaped by a surge in global electrolyzer deployment, with Plug Power expanding projects across North America, Europe, and Australia. This scaling pipeline reflects growing institutional and governmental support for hydrogen as a strategic energy carrier. Importantly, the company's financial trajectory is also showing early signs of stabilization, with a transition toward positive gross profit supported by aggressive cost optimization initiatives and operational restructuring. These improvements are helping rebuild investor confidence while signaling a maturing business model with improving unit economics.
2 months ago
PBW crashed 11% after May payrolls doubled consensus at 172,000, spiking the two-year Treasury yield to a 16-month high of 4.16%.
ENPH sank 18% while FSLR dropped 11%, with cash-flow-negative names hit hardest as rising rates crushed long-duration equity valuations.
Despite a 34% YTD gain, PBW sits 47% below its 2021 peak, with every major drawdown tied to rising long-term rates.
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A $10,000 stake in the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:PBW) at Thursday's close was worth ~$8,920 by Friday's close, and the cause traces directly to a sharp move in two-year Treasury yields rather than to anything inside a single clean energy company. PBW fell roughly 11% on June 5, 2026, closing near $41 after starting the day around $46, and the cause sits one layer up the macro stack from anything to do with panels, inverters, or hydrogen.
ENPH sank 18% while FSLR dropped 11%, with cash-flow-negative names hit hardest as rising rates crushed long-duration equity valuations.
Despite a 34% YTD gain, PBW sits 47% below its 2021 peak, with every major drawdown tied to rising long-term rates.
It sounds nuts, but SoFi is giving new active invest users up to $1,000 in stock for a limited time, and all it takes is a $50 deposit to get started. See for yourself (Sponsor)
A $10,000 stake in the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:PBW) at Thursday's close was worth ~$8,920 by Friday's close, and the cause traces directly to a sharp move in two-year Treasury yields rather than to anything inside a single clean energy company. PBW fell roughly 11% on June 5, 2026, closing near $41 after starting the day around $46, and the cause sits one layer up the macro stack from anything to do with panels, inverters, or hydrogen.
2 months ago
PBW crashed 11% after May payrolls doubled consensus at 172,000, spiking the two-year Treasury yield to a 16-month high of 4.16%.
ENPH sank 18% while FSLR dropped 11%, with cash-flow-negative names hit hardest as rising rates crushed long-duration equity valuations.
Despite a 34% YTD gain, PBW sits 47% below its 2021 peak, with every major drawdown tied to rising long-term rates.
It sounds nuts, but SoFi is giving new active invest users up to $1,000 in stock for a limited time, and all it takes is a $50 deposit to get started. See for yourself (Sponsor)
A $10,000 stake in the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:PBW) at Thursday's close was worth ~$8,920 by Friday's close, and the cause traces directly to a sharp move in two-year Treasury yields rather than to anything inside a single clean energy company. PBW fell roughly 11% on June 5, 2026, closing near $41 after starting the day around $46, and the cause sits one layer up the macro stack from anything to do with panels, inverters, or hydrogen.
ENPH sank 18% while FSLR dropped 11%, with cash-flow-negative names hit hardest as rising rates crushed long-duration equity valuations.
Despite a 34% YTD gain, PBW sits 47% below its 2021 peak, with every major drawdown tied to rising long-term rates.
It sounds nuts, but SoFi is giving new active invest users up to $1,000 in stock for a limited time, and all it takes is a $50 deposit to get started. See for yourself (Sponsor)
A $10,000 stake in the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:PBW) at Thursday's close was worth ~$8,920 by Friday's close, and the cause traces directly to a sharp move in two-year Treasury yields rather than to anything inside a single clean energy company. PBW fell roughly 11% on June 5, 2026, closing near $41 after starting the day around $46, and the cause sits one layer up the macro stack from anything to do with panels, inverters, or hydrogen.
2 months ago
We just covered From Fired Researcher to $13.7 Billion King: How Leopold Aschenbrenner Broke the Hedge Fund World and Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) ranks 6th on this list.
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is the largest bull position in the 13F portfolio of Situational Awareness LP. In filings for the first quarter of 2026, the fund revealed it owned close to 6.5 million shares in the company, down close to 35% compared to filings for the fourth quarter of 2025. This bet is an excellent case study into the investing acumen of Leopold Aschenbrenner. Over the past six months, the share price of the firm has jumped close to 170% and Aschenbrenner has capitalized handsomely on this gain. The core thesis remains the same. Data center operators can buy all the GPUs they want, but standard utility grids cannot supply electricity fast enough to power them. The solid-oxide fuel cells of Bloom bypass the grid entirely by providing immediate, off-grid, on-site baseload power using natural gas or hydrogen.
In the Q1 2026 earnings report, Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) reported record-breaking revenue of $751.1 million, up 130.4% year-over-year from $326 million in Q1 2025. This obliterated Wall Street consensus estimates, which expected a modest $531 million to $552 million. The top-line acceleration was driven by the Product segment, which surged 208.4% to $653.3 million, accounting for 87% of total corporate revenue. The crown jewel of this validation is the selection of Bloom as the exclusive power provider for the Project Jupiter AI data center cluster. Bloom is contracted to provide up to 2.45 gigawatts of continuous, on-site power to the site. To put this into context, 2.45 GW is enough electricity to power roughly 1.8 million homes, or roughly 2.5 times the total power capacity of all data centers built in Northern Virginia.
While we acknowledge the potential of BE as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is the largest bull position in the 13F portfolio of Situational Awareness LP. In filings for the first quarter of 2026, the fund revealed it owned close to 6.5 million shares in the company, down close to 35% compared to filings for the fourth quarter of 2025. This bet is an excellent case study into the investing acumen of Leopold Aschenbrenner. Over the past six months, the share price of the firm has jumped close to 170% and Aschenbrenner has capitalized handsomely on this gain. The core thesis remains the same. Data center operators can buy all the GPUs they want, but standard utility grids cannot supply electricity fast enough to power them. The solid-oxide fuel cells of Bloom bypass the grid entirely by providing immediate, off-grid, on-site baseload power using natural gas or hydrogen.
In the Q1 2026 earnings report, Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) reported record-breaking revenue of $751.1 million, up 130.4% year-over-year from $326 million in Q1 2025. This obliterated Wall Street consensus estimates, which expected a modest $531 million to $552 million. The top-line acceleration was driven by the Product segment, which surged 208.4% to $653.3 million, accounting for 87% of total corporate revenue. The crown jewel of this validation is the selection of Bloom as the exclusive power provider for the Project Jupiter AI data center cluster. Bloom is contracted to provide up to 2.45 gigawatts of continuous, on-site power to the site. To put this into context, 2.45 GW is enough electricity to power roughly 1.8 million homes, or roughly 2.5 times the total power capacity of all data centers built in Northern Virginia.
While we acknowledge the potential of BE as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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2 months ago
New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) ranks among the top hydrogen stocks to buy now. On May 20, Argus upgraded the price target for New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) to $63 from $58 while maintaining a Buy rating on the company’s shares following its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings, which exceeded forecasts.
New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) reported net financial earnings per share of $2.20 for the quarter, rising 24% from $1.78 in the same period the previous year. The results came in far above **** yst forecasts, with the company’s Energy Services sector taking advantage of unpredictable winter market circumstances.
Overall, the Energy Services segment had the best performance, providing $37.0 million in Q2 NFE and $45.4 million year-to-date, thanks to natural gas price swings and the company’s long-option positioning approach. Clean Energy Ventures, on the other hand, recorded a $1.3 million loss in the second quarter and $39.8 million year-to-date, indicating the onset of project development and construction operations.
New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) is a holding company. It provides regulated natural gas distribution, transmission, and storage services, as well as certain unregulated enterprises. It operates across five segments: natural gas distribution, clean energy ventures, energy services, storage and transportation, and home services and other services.
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New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) reported net financial earnings per share of $2.20 for the quarter, rising 24% from $1.78 in the same period the previous year. The results came in far above **** yst forecasts, with the company’s Energy Services sector taking advantage of unpredictable winter market circumstances.
Overall, the Energy Services segment had the best performance, providing $37.0 million in Q2 NFE and $45.4 million year-to-date, thanks to natural gas price swings and the company’s long-option positioning approach. Clean Energy Ventures, on the other hand, recorded a $1.3 million loss in the second quarter and $39.8 million year-to-date, indicating the onset of project development and construction operations.
New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) is a holding company. It provides regulated natural gas distribution, transmission, and storage services, as well as certain unregulated enterprises. It operates across five segments: natural gas distribution, clean energy ventures, energy services, storage and transportation, and home services and other services.
While we acknowledge the potential of BLDP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) ranks among the top hydrogen stocks to buy now. Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) released earnings for the first quarter of 2026 on May 5, with an EPS of -0.04, which exceeded the expectations of -0.06, representing a 33.33% positive surprise. Despite marginally missing revenue estimates, the company achieved a 26% year-over-year revenue growth, totaling CAD 19.4 million.
Additionally, Ballard Power’s gross margin improved by 14% from a significantly negative level a year ago, marking the company’s third consecutive positive quarter. Operating expenses fell 36%, while operating cash burn was reduced by around 65%. Management followed this up with tight 2026 guidance, with capex of $5M–$10M and total operating expense of $65M–$75M.
On the commercial front, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) secured multi‑year FCmove‑SC fuel‑cell engine partnerships with New Flyer, Wrightbus, and Solaris. The Solaris agreement grows the company’s relationship until 2029 and ties Ballard Power directly to next‑gen hydrogen bus fleets throughout Europe.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services fuel cell products. It specializes in power products for bus, truck, rail, marine, stationary, and developing-market applications, as well as service delivery, including technical solutions, after-sales services, and training.
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Additionally, Ballard Power’s gross margin improved by 14% from a significantly negative level a year ago, marking the company’s third consecutive positive quarter. Operating expenses fell 36%, while operating cash burn was reduced by around 65%. Management followed this up with tight 2026 guidance, with capex of $5M–$10M and total operating expense of $65M–$75M.
On the commercial front, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) secured multi‑year FCmove‑SC fuel‑cell engine partnerships with New Flyer, Wrightbus, and Solaris. The Solaris agreement grows the company’s relationship until 2029 and ties Ballard Power directly to next‑gen hydrogen bus fleets throughout Europe.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services fuel cell products. It specializes in power products for bus, truck, rail, marine, stationary, and developing-market applications, as well as service delivery, including technical solutions, after-sales services, and training.
While we acknowledge the potential of BLDP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
3 months ago
Nine industry leaders including Hyundai Motor Group sign landmark hydrogen MOU...
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 May 2026 - At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy.
At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy. Photo shows (from left) Senior Vice President (Sustainability) for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Olivia To; the Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau; Executive Vice President and Head of Energy & Hydrogen Policy Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group, Mr Seung Kyu-shin; Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Mr Jeong Eui-kyung; the Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech & Sustainability of InvestHK, Mr King Leung; and Senior Vice President, Transport, Logistics and Industrials of InvestHK, Ms Bonnie Ho, at the symposium.
This multi-party signing was officiated by Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Mr Jeong Eui-kyung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying; and the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Alpha Lau.
At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy. Photo shows the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Alpha Lau, delivering a speech.
Spearheaded by Hyundai Motor Group, the MOU establishes a collaborative framework to build a comprehensive, self-sustaining hydrogen ecosystem in Hong Kong, targeted to be fully operational by the end of 2030. The collaboration will prioritise the development of waste-to-hydrogen technologies to convert landfill gas into clean energy, along with an immediate focus on piloting a liquefied hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. To enable full value chain integration, it also targets the deployment of customised hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles, including tour and airport shuttle buses.
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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 May 2026 - At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy.
At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy. Photo shows (from left) Senior Vice President (Sustainability) for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Olivia To; the Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau; Executive Vice President and Head of Energy & Hydrogen Policy Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group, Mr Seung Kyu-shin; Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Mr Jeong Eui-kyung; the Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech & Sustainability of InvestHK, Mr King Leung; and Senior Vice President, Transport, Logistics and Industrials of InvestHK, Ms Bonnie Ho, at the symposium.
This multi-party signing was officiated by Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Mr Jeong Eui-kyung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying; and the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Alpha Lau.
At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy. Photo shows the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Alpha Lau, delivering a speech.
Spearheaded by Hyundai Motor Group, the MOU establishes a collaborative framework to build a comprehensive, self-sustaining hydrogen ecosystem in Hong Kong, targeted to be fully operational by the end of 2030. The collaboration will prioritise the development of waste-to-hydrogen technologies to convert landfill gas into clean energy, along with an immediate focus on piloting a liquefied hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. To enable full value chain integration, it also targets the deployment of customised hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles, including tour and airport shuttle buses.
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8 months ago
Want to see what **** e really looks like? Scientists just released a stunning new cosmic map
NASA has released a stunning new map of the cosmos, one that the agency says could help scientists solve some of the universe’s longstanding mysteries.
Taken using the agency’s SPHEREx **** e telescope, the first all-sky map simulates the instrument’s three-dimensional view of the sky, including the burnt red cosmic dust, electric blue hydrogen gas and white, blue and green stars.
The panoramic view captures these and dozens of other colors using the telescope’s ability to see infrared wavelength
NASA has released a stunning new map of the cosmos, one that the agency says could help scientists solve some of the universe’s longstanding mysteries.
Taken using the agency’s SPHEREx **** e telescope, the first all-sky map simulates the instrument’s three-dimensional view of the sky, including the burnt red cosmic dust, electric blue hydrogen gas and white, blue and green stars.
The panoramic view captures these and dozens of other colors using the telescope’s ability to see infrared wavelength
