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Solar Stocks Surge As Energy Shock Revives Renewables Trade

Goldman analyst Adam Wijaya asked clients whether this year’s surge in SolarEdge, Enphase Energy, and other solar stocks is reviving a familiar trade: higher crude oil and natural gas prices in Europe and globally, strengthening the case for renewables as the energy shock sparks a return to coal switching.

“Are we back to running the 2022 playbook?” Wijaya asked in a note published Monday.

Wijaya said, “Certainly seems that way based on recent px action in residential solar.” 

“SEDG is +79% YTD vs ENPH +18% and RUN -32%… oil + gas prices moving higher in Europe/globally + coal switching coming into the equation begs the question ‘do we start to see more renewables adoption in the EU given demand needs?'”.

SolarEdge shares are up 64% year to date, broadly tracking Brent crude and the European natural gas benchmark. The logic behind the trade is that higher fossil fuel prices improve the economics of alternative energy.

“As we start getting closer to midterm elections – some specialists asking questions around the ‘blue playbook’… ie which single stocks could have leverage to a policy shift in Energy focused on solar/wind/renewables.”

Potentially stronger demand for renewables comes as the Hormuz crisis forces countries to rethink energy security. With some power grid operators likely to switch to coal to keep the lights on, the shock is also reviving the conversation around adding more solar and wind to diversify grid mix. 

Tyler Durden
Tue, 03/31/2026 – 10:55

The House Democrats’ campaign committee chair charges that “skyrocketing” gas prices sparked by the Iran war are “another broken promise” by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair Rep. Suzan DelBene told Fox News Digital that House Democrats will keep spotlighting gas prices as part of their affordability messaging as they aim to win back the chamber’s majority from Republicans in this year’s midterm elections.The average price of gasoline in the U.S. topped $4 per gallon on Tuesday, according to national averages from AAA and GasBuddy, the highest level in four years.The surge in gas prices comes amid the month-long attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel. In response, Iran has targeted energy facilities with missile and drone attacks in a number of Persian Gulf nations. It has also made the Strait of Hormuz nearly impassable to commercial shipping, bringing roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply to a halt and sending global fuel prices sharply higher.FOX BUSINESS: GAS PRICES TOP $4 PER GALLONThe White House says the surge in prices is temporary.”When Operation Epic Fury is complete, gas prices will plummet back to the multi-year lows American drivers enjoyed before these short-term disruptions,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Tuesday.OIL HAS SURGED SINCE THE IRAN CONFLICT BEGAN, BUT GAS PRICES MAY NOT BE DONE RISINGLeavitt emphasized that “President Trump remains committed to fully unleashing American energy dominance, lowering costs, and putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking American families.”The gas price surge is giving Democrats more political ammunition to target the GOP.”BREAKING: National Gas Prices Skyrocket to $4 Per Gallon,” read the headline from an email Tuesday morning from the Democratic National Committee.The DCCC last week launched digital ads showing prices at the pump going up and an image saying “D.C. Republicans Did That!” Sources say to expect another round of ads on gas prices in the coming weeks.FIRST ON FOX: SPEAKER JOHNSON’S ALLIES LAUNCH $10 MILLION AD CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTING TRUMP TAX CUTSDelBene argued that “Trump went into this war without thinking through the implications, and we’ve seen gas prices skyrocket across the country, on top of prices going up for families, housing, food, healthcare, all going up because of actions taken by this President and Republicans in Congress.”As they fight to hold their slim majorities in both the House and Senate, Republicans are battling stiff political headwinds, as the party in power in the nation’s capital traditionally loses seats in the midterms. They also face a rough political climate fueled by economic concerns over persistent inflation, an unpopular war with Iran, and Trump’s underwater approval ratings.A spotlight on inflation helped fuel sweeping victories by Trump and Republicans in the 2024 elections, when they won back the White House and Senate and successfully defended their slim House majority.A laser focus on affordability by Democrats has fueled a slew of victories and overperformances in 2025’s off-year elections and in special elections in the 14 months since Trump returned to the White House.”Affordability is a huge issue,” DelBene emphasized. “Folks are angry, they’re upset, and they’re struggling, and they need folks who are going to actually stand up and look out for them.”TRUMP BOOSTS HOUSE GOP’S WARCHEST AS MIDTERMS IN BATTLE FOR CHAMBER’S MAJORITYDelBene argued that “this is yet another broken promise from the President saying that he’s going to lower costs on day one. That’s been a broken promise… And he promised no forever wars, that he wouldn’t get involved in a conflict like this.”But DelBene’s counterpart at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) welcomes the fight over affordability.NRCC’s chair, Rep. Richard Hudson, in a Fox News Digital interview, pointed to tax cuts in the Working Families Tax Cuts, the name of the sweeping GOP domestic policy bill passed along party lines and signed into law by Trump last summer.With the tax filing deadline quickly approaching, Hudson said “folks who work overtime, folks who work for tips, they’re going to see a lot more money in their pocket thanks to no tax on tips, no tax on overtime.””Our policies are making the American people more prosperous, and they’re going to start feeling it more and more,” Hudson emphasized. “And these are promises that President Trump made. These are promises that we’ve kept.”Fox News’ Amanda Macias contributed to this report

Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida with prescription opioids found in his pocket after the 15-time major winner was involved in a rollover crash on Friday, according to court records. The five-time Masters winner was arrested on charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood-alcohol (BAL) test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another vehicle Friday afternoon while he was driving impaired.According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported observing several signs of impairment at the scene, noting that the golf legend was “sweating profusely” and that his movements appeared “lethargic and slow.”CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring the investigation, Woods explained to deputies that he was distracted prior to the crash.”Woods stated he was looking down at his cell phone and changing the radio station and did not notice the vehicle in front of him slowing down,” deputies noted in the affidavit. Law enforcement proceeded to perform field sobriety tests because of their suspicions. Woods was instructed to remove his eyeglasses, and the deputy conducting the tests stated that his eyes appeared to be “bloodshot and glassy” and “extremely dilated.” TRUMP REACTS TO TIGER WOODS’ ROLLOVER CRASH AS GOLFER FACES DUI CHARGE: ‘VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE’Woods was placed under arrest, and during a search, law enforcement found “two white pills inside Woods’ left side pant pocket.” According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief. Woods previously told law enforcement prior to the field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and “over 20 operations on his leg.” He told law enforcement that “I take a few” prescription medications.At the jail, Woods submitted to a breathalyzer, where he provided 0.00 results on both samples. He declined to submit to a urine test, resulting in another charge. Friday’s arrest marked Woods’ second DUI arrest within the last decade. In 2017, he was taken into custody, also in Jupiter Island, after taking prescription drugs and being asleep behind the wheel of a running car at 3 a.m.In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for the entire year.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A masked agitator was caught on video graffiting the side of a federal building in Los Angeles with the message “kill your local ICE agent,” along with two targets.The agitator, who was wearing a scarf that covered their neck and entire face save for their eyes, was seen spray-painting the message as several thousand protesters marched in the “No Kings” protest in downtown Los Angeles.The graffiti message led many, such as conservative commentator Greg Price, to respond that such threats are the reason U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers must remain anonymous during operations. Price commented on X that “this is why ICE agents wear masks … because they’re perfectly okay with people like this being able to harm and kill them.”ICE also responded, posting on its official X account that “if you threaten ICE, or their families, you WILL face the full force of federal law.”HOMELAND SECURITY VOWS DEPORTATION OPERATIONS ‘WILL CONTINUE’ AS ICE AGENTS HELP TSA, AGENCY DEFUNDEDThe agency added that “our courageous men and women face death threats, just like this, every day.” It vowed that “individuals making the threats will be held accountable.”Another, Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet, reacted, “The Mostly Peaceful are at it again.”Conservative independent journalist Nick Sortor called the message “INFURIATING.” He asked, “Why the H*** are they being allowed to wreak havoc totally unchecked,” predicting, “It’s only going to get WORSE when the summer gets here.”This comes as the Department of Homeland Security is experiencing a lapse in funding from a partial government shutdown due to disagreements in Congress over immigration enforcement tactics. Democrats have made renewed funding for ICE and Border Patrol contingent on several reforms. Among their demands, some Democrats are pushing to bar federal immigration officers from wearing masks during operations.AIRPORTS BEG FLIGHT PASSENGERS TO CHANGE THEIR TRAVEL HABITS AFTER DHS SHUTDOWN JAMS LINESIn February, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Republicans to order the unmasking of ICE agents, describing the step as one of many “guardrails” needed to protect the public and earn their support in resolving the DHS shutdown. White House border czar Tom Homan has defended the use of masks and other facial coverings by ICE officers as necessary to protect agents from a rise in assaults and violent threats reported by DHS.Homan admitted, “I don’t like the masks, either,” but said, “These men and women have to protect themselves.”In an interview with Fox News Digital last year, a special agent working deportations, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said immigration enforcement officials “wouldn’t wear masks if they didn’t care” about their families. ‘AMERICANS FIRST’: ICE SWEEPS UP CHILD PREDATORS, RAPISTS ACROSS US AS MULLIN TAKES HELM OF DHSThe agent said increased protests and resistance from politicians have made carrying out their duties difficult. They also said attempts to dox agents have made many worry about their families’ safety.DHS has criticized efforts to unmask ICE agents as “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.” The agency has said, “To be crystal clear: we will not abide by this unconstitutional ban.”

One man in Houston turned a miserable four-hour TSA wait recently into an impromptu party by handing out free vodka shots to adults in line. The video shows the traveler walking through the massive crowd at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a large frosted bottle and a stack of plastic cups.He began pouring shots for frustrated travelers who were stuck in a line that stretched far outside the terminal doors.VIDEO CAPTURES CRAZY AIRPORT CROWDS AS PASSENGERS POUR INTO TERMINAL AFTER SECURITY CHECKPOINTS CLOSEThe move appeared both practical and generous, as TSA rules do not allow bottles larger than 3.4 ounces through security.Instead of tossing the expensive liquor, the man decided to share it with his fellow passengers.Social media users were quick to hail the traveler as a “true patriot” for helping strangers bond during the travel chaos.”I bartend at an airport and I fully support this,” one user wrote. “Travelers have been through it for weeks now! Nothing like a good pregame.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER”Not all heroes wear capes,” another user commented.At other airports, including Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, volunteers handed out water and snacks to help passengers endure the record-breaking wait times, news outlet WBALTV reported.Video captured at other major hubs showed different ways travelers were passing the time, including a violinist performing for a packed crowd in Atlanta.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESFox News Digital previously reported that the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown had triggered a massive staffing crisis, with many TSA officers forced to work without pay.Those issues are said to be easing now at many airports as TSA employees begin to receive paychecks again. Still, the ongoing chaos for weeks has led to some conflicting advice regarding when travelers should arrive.Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has still been telling passengers to show up at least four hours early. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZHowever, Austin-Bergstrom in Texas is urging travelers not to arrive that early. It argued that arriving too early has caused more congestion for those with closer departure times.In Ohio, John Glenn Columbus International Airport suggested that 90 minutes before a flight is the “sweet spot” to avoid crowds.Ashley DiMella of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

WWE NXT stars descended on New York City ahead of the final show before Stand & Deliver.NXT women’s champion Jacy Jayne, NXT men’s champion Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, Tony D’Angelo and Sol Ruca appeared at Alessa Cucina & Bar to talk to reporters only a few steps away from the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, where Tuesday’s episode will take place.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJayne, who is from New Jersey, told Fox News Digital what performing at the Mecca meant to her.”It’s super special to me because I was a fan of wrestling growing up,” she said. “I’ve been watching it my entire life, and anytime WWE was in town, I would get tickets. So, I’ve been at MSG, Barclays Center, all of it. Now to perform there is crazy. It’s very surreal.”Jayne will learn who will challenge for her title on Tuesday night as Lola Vice and Kendal Grey are set to go up against each other to determine the No. 1 contender spot.Saints and D’Angelo are set to compete in a fatal four-way match with Ethan Page as they all vie for Hendry’s championship belt.WWE NXT CHAMP JOE HENDRY OPENS UP ABOUT SURPRISE WRESTLEMANIA 41 APPEARANCE, BELIEVING IN HIMSELF”I love New York. Is the sky blue? This place is awesome,” Saints said. “Every time I come to New York, something happens where I’m just so amazed and over the moon. It’s just a great time, every single time. A great experience.”D’Angelo also had high praise of the fans who flock to New York City.”I think it’s great man,” he told Fox News Digital. “I love the city every time I’m here. The fans are great. I can’t say enough nice things about the city. I got a couple buddies that live in Jersey close by and when we come they’ll take me to their favorite Italian spots here.”It’s a great time every time.”Ruca will have a big task to handle as her feud with Zaria comes to an end on Saturday night.For now, she’s enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City has to offer.”I love it here. I love being able to walk around and just sight-see and not even have a plan and just walk outside and be like, ‘Oh, I’m gonna go do this,’ or ‘I’m going to walk over here,’” she said. “There’s always people around doing god knows what and, honestly, the food’s amazing. Every time I’m here, I have a great time. So, I’m happy to be here.”Each performer will try to gain the upper hand on Tuesday and walk into Stand & Deliver with an edge.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Iryna Zarutska
A Democrat running to be the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, told a local reporter that a mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska did not reflect the city’s “values.”
Zarutska was stabbed to death on Aug. 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina, while returning home from work on the city’s light rail system by DeCarlos Brown, a man with a lengthy criminal history. Democratic state Rep. David Morales discussed the pending removal of the mural from the wall of a gay club with WJAR TV, the NBC affiliate in Providence, on Monday evening.
“We’re seeing a right-wing movement that is exploiting the death of the refugee for the purposes of trying to spread division,” Morales told a reporter. “Ultimately, we want to make sure that every community member that calls Providence home feels safe … and we can both agree that this mural behind us does not reflect Providence’s values.”
An incomplete mural of Iryna Zarutska in Providence, Rhode Island
Morales did not respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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The mural, part of a nationwide project partially funded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, was paused on Friday following protests from some residents of the city. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley demanded the mural’s removal in a statement to WJAR Monday morning.
“The murder of the individual depicted in this mural was a devastating tragedy, but the misguided, isolating intent of those funding murals like the one across the county is divisive and does not represent Providence,” Smiley claimed. “I continue to encourage our community to support local artists whose work brings us closer together rather than divide us.”
Zarutska’s murder went viral on social media after authorities released video of the fatal stabbing on Sept. 5, prompting Axios to post an article claiming “MAGA influencers” were using the killing to push a narrative about crime getting worse. Musk made multiple posts about the killing and also reposted other users on X who discussed the incident and the apparent lack of coverage by corporate outlets.
Iryna Zarutska looks up in horror after being stabbed on a Charlotte, North Carolina, commuter train on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
“Providence calls itself the ‘Creative Capital’—but is it? This isn’t a vulgar or explicit mural. It’s a portrait—a face—memorializing a victim,” Republican Rhode Island state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz posted on X Monday. “The First Amendment exists to protect expression like this, even when it’s uncomfortable. Ordering it removed isn’t leadership. It’s censorship. Hard to square ‘No Kings’ rhetoric with acting like one.”
“You don’t get to be the Creative Capital if creativity needs permission,” de la Cruz concluded.
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Micron (MU) stock has rocketed over 300% in the past year on the back of AI-driven demand, even after falling over 30% following its mid-March earnings report.The company is delivering strong results in one of the tightest memory markets in years. Pricing is rising, margins are expanding, and demand remains strong across key end markets.That’s got most Wall Street analysts bullish. Despite recent weakness, no major sell-side investment firms have sell ratings on Micron stock, according to TipRanks, and the average 12-month price target is $533, up 67%.Still, after a massive run, one financial blogger, JR Research, with a 4.9-star rating on TipRanks, is warning expectations may have gone too far, even as industry conditions remain highly favorable.Micron valuation snapshotMarket cap: $402.8 billionEnterprise value: $397.0 billionShare price: $345Analysts’ avg target price: $528 (53% implied upside)2-Year expected annual EPS growth: 244.8%Forward P/E ratio: 4.0x
Source: TIKR.com
Blogger says Micron’s expectations may have gone too farMicron has fallen by more than 30% since reporting Q2 results on March 18th, despite record earnings and strong AI-driven demand.JR Research pointed directly to that risk, warning investors not to chase the stock after its massive run.A top 2% analyst on TipRanks, JR Research doesn’t see the memory shortage easing anytime soon. Micron is leaning into that demand, planning $25 billion in capex this year and more than $35 billion next year.But even with incredible demand and supply factors, they warn that expectations may have moved too far ahead of what the company can realistically deliver from here.“To me it’s simply one vertical line up, looking more like a rocketship that has launched straight into space,” JR Research said, referring to Micron’s stock price soaring during one of the most supply-constrained memory environments in years.JR Research framed it as a question of expectations, asking, “Shouldn’t you consider why the market is turning cagey, despite all these gangbusters outlooks that Wall Street and management have presented to us?” He pointed out analysts already expect margins to hit 81% next quarter, adding, “Do you really expect 90%?”More AI Stocks:Morgan Stanley sets jaw-dropping Micron price target after eventBank of America updates Palantir stock forecast after private meetingMorgan Stanley drops eye-popping Broadcom price targetIf margins and pricing can hold, the story for Micron may remain intact. If not, even strong fundamentals may not be enough to support further upside.Record Q2 resets Micron’s earnings baseMicron’s fiscal Q2 FY26 report and Q3 FY26 guidance reset the earnings debate. The company posted $23.86 billion in Q2 revenue with a 69.0% non-GAAP operating margin, then guided for $33.5 billion in Q3 revenue with a roughly 81% gross margin.In Micron’s earnings materials, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said the company delivered record Q2 results amid tight industry supply and expects significant records again in fiscal Q3.That’s the profile of a company selling into one of the tightest and most profitable parts of the semiconductor market.The key issue now is whether Micron’s normalized earnings power has moved materially higher. If the company can sustain margins near the guided level, investors will have to treat this less as a peak quarter and more as evidence that the earnings base has been reset upward.AI memory tightness is industry-wideSamsung Electronics and SK Hynix have both signaled that AI-driven demand is keeping memory tight, with Samsung warning of an acute chip shortage and SK Hynix reporting record profits driven by explosive memory demand.Micron reported Cloud Memory revenue of $7.75 billion, while Mobile and Client revenue reached $7.71 billion. That suggests demand is coming from multiple end markets at once, not just a narrow group of hyperscale buyers.Management described memory as a “strategic asset,” and the latest results support that view. Cloud demand points to continued data-center buildout, while strength in mobile and client suggests AI features are increasing memory content across devices.

Tight AI memory supply across the industry is driving pricing power and lifting earnings beyond expectations.NurPhoto via Getty Images

Right now, Micron looks like one of the clearest public markers of how profitable that environment can be. When industry conditions shift, and one company is already showing outsized operating leverage, earnings estimates often lag reality.The risk is that industry supply eventually catches up. But until that happens, Micron has a favorable mix of pricing power, utilization, and product strength.What could drive Micron higherHBM supply tightness lifts pricing power and pushes more revenue into higher-margin productsBroad cloud memory demand supports utilization and extends the upcycle beyond AI acceleratorsRising memory content in AI-enabled phones and PCs expands mobile and client revenueHigher output drives operating leverage, turning incremental revenue into outsized earnings growthStrong free cash flow funds expansion internally and reduces financing riskDividend growth alongside capex signals confidence in the durability of cash generationWhat could pressure the stockA miss on Q3 margin guidance would weaken the case for a structurally higher profit profileFaster industry HBM supply growth could erode pricing discipline and mix benefitsA pause in cloud memory purchases would pressure utilization and revenue conversionSlower AI device adoption in mobile and client would narrow the demand storyCapacity additions arriving ahead of demand could restart oversupply and reverse margin gainsCompetitors taking more premium AI memory share could cap pricing power and mix improvementKey takeaways for Micron investorsA top-ranked financial blogger recently warned that expectations may have moved ahead of what the company can realistically deliver after such a sharp run.Even with tight supply and strong demand, Micron may now need to execute at a very high level just to support its current valuation.The bull case is still intact. AI-driven tightness is supporting pricing, margins, and earnings, and Micron is one of the clearest beneficiaries.The risk is that expectations have become elevated. When that happens, even solid results may not be enough if there are any signs of slowing or normalization.Related: Jim Cramer resets Nio stock outlook after earnings