SunPower Stock Is Soaring Tuesday: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
SunPower Corp (NASDAQ:SPWR) shares surged as high short-interest stocks rallied, influenced by Keith Gill's return to social media and the Biden administration's tariff increase on Chinese solar panels. Gill, known for initiating the 2021 meme stock craze, posted on X, leading to a spike in GameStop (NYSE:GME) and similar stocks. SunPower's short float is notably high at 59.04%, making it a target for traders. Additionally, the U.S. is doubling the import tax on Chinese solar cells to 50%, aiming to protect domestic industries.
May 14, 2024 | 1:03 pm
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GameStop's stock movement is influenced by Keith Gill's return to social media, potentially affecting its short-term price direction.
Keith Gill's influence on meme stocks, particularly GME, has historically led to significant price movements. His return to social media and the subsequent attention could drive short-term interest and volatility in GME's stock.
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SunPower's stock rally is driven by high short interest and the U.S. doubling tariffs on Chinese solar panels, indicating a bullish short-term outlook.
The combination of being a target for short squeeze traders, due to its high short float, and the potential benefit from increased tariffs on Chinese competitors, provides a strong bullish signal for SPWR in the short term.
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