First Solar Slumps to 230th in Market Activity as Institutional Jitters Offset Analyst Optimism and $1.1 Billion Expansion Moves

On September 8, 2025, , , , , ranking 230th in market activity. , while DNB Asset Management AS and Renaissance Technologies LLC reduced holdings. Meanwhile, SG Americas Securities LLC and Duality Advisers LP added to their positions, .

Analyst sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. Jefferies Financial Group and Wolfe Research reiterated "buy" ratings, , respectively. , citing a "strong roadmap" post-analyst day. However, recent insider sales, , signaled mixed signals. , , .

Corporate developments added momentum. , , aligning with CEO calls for stricter U.S. trade policies. The firm also secured a 2 GW solar panel order from Longroad Energy, . These moves reinforced its position in the , .

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