Best Clean Energy Stocks To Own Right Now

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New figures from BloombergNEF (BNEF) show that corporations bought a record amount of 13.4GW of clean energy through power purchase agreements (PPAs) in 2018, well over double the previous record of 6.1GW set in 2017.

The research firm&a;rsquo;s latest Corporate Energy Market Outlook, reveals that 121 companies in 21 different countries signed up to buy renewable energy last year. More than 60% of those purchases were in the US, where PPAs to buy 8.5GW of power were signed, almost three times 2017&a;rsquo;s figure. However, there are signs that the sector is ready to expand rapidly in other markets as well.

Best Clean Energy Stocks To Own Right Now: NetApp Inc.(NTAP)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Profund Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) by 14.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,660 shares of the data storage provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,193 shares during the period. Profund Advisors LLC’s holdings in NetApp were worth $596,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

• [By Jon C. Ogg]

  NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) was reiterated as Outperform and the price target was raised to $75 from $73 (versus a $66.79 close) at BMO Capital Markets. The 52-week trading range is $37.43 to $72.85, and the consensus price target is $70.30.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) by 22.3% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 381,020 shares of the data storage provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 69,530 shares during the quarter. Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in NetApp were worth $23,505,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) CEO George Kurian sold 30,253 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.52, for a total value of $2,042,682.56. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

• [By Garrett Baldwin]

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• [By Ethan Ryder]

  NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) shares hit a new 52-week high and low during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $71.11 and last traded at $71.11, with a volume of 110710 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $69.65.

Best Clean Energy Stocks To Own Right Now: Sun Life Financial Inc.(SLF)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Sean Williams]

  According to a recent Reuters report, Canada's second-largest insurer, Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF), is one of those hesitant voices. Even though Canada legalized medical cannabis back in 2001, only now are insurers like Sun Life Financial slowly beginning to include it on covered plans. What Sun Life and other insurers have discovered is that medical cannabis can, in some instances, actually cost more than established pharmaceutical products.

• [By Logan Wallace]

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• [By Max Byerly]

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• [By Stephan Byrd]

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• [By Lisa Levin]

   

  Companies Reporting After The Bell Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $5.72 billion. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $5.68 billion. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share on revenue of $14.05 billion. Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $441.73 million. Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $2.77 per share on revenue of $434.87 million. Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE: SLF) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $6.38 billion. LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE: LTM) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $2.70 billion. Liberty Global plc (NASDAQ: LBTYA) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $4.05 billion. TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $362.11 million. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.1 per share on revenue of $379.98 million. A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $1.69 billion. Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $0.4 per share on revenue of $849.38 million. Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.4 per share on revenue of $670.10 million. ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.7 per share on revenue of $875.91 million. KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $923.13

Best Clean Energy Stocks To Own Right Now: Halyard Health, Inc.(HYH)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Logan Wallace]

  Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new position in Halyard Health (NYSE:HYH) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 9,805 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock, valued at approximately $453,000.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Halyard Health (NYSE:HYH) updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.65-$1.85 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.26.

• [By Logan Wallace]

  Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in Halyard Health (NYSE:HYH) by 2.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 232,419 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,411 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. owned 0.49% of Halyard Health worth $10,710,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.