Solar Stocks Drop as EU-China Trade War Moves Closer: First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) and More

The winners
Interestingly, the winners in this potential mess were also down today. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) and First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) both traded lower today, even though they would benefit from higher-priced Chinese panels in Europe. That market used to be huge for both companies, but it’s been a drag in recent quarters, as cheap, subsidized panels from China have flooded the market.

Long-term, these two companies would be winners if there is a solar trade war between the EU and China.

The article Solar Stocks Drop as EU-China Trade War Moves Closer originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Travis Hoium.

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