Extended Tax Credits Should Cause Solar Stocks to Heat Up

Source: Seeking Alpha, Dr. Duru (9/24/08)

Given the renewed selling in solar stocks to start this week, it seems investors and traders were losing hope that this bill could pass because of the enormous financial obligations the American people are likely to take on to save Wall Street from itself.

After the Senate finished grilling the Wall Street bailout triumvirate of Bernanke, Paulson, and Cox, it got to work passing HR 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, aka the Investment Tax Credit [ITC]. This bill has churned endlessly in Congress this year, but the Senate's approval has made final passage by the House and the President almost certain.

Given the renewed selling in solar stocks to start this week, it seems investors and traders were losing hope that this bill could pass because of the enormous financial obligations the American people are likely to take on to save Wall Street from itself.

Announcing Streetwise Live! Events
Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

Streetwise Reports is offering 100 investors—at no charge—the opportunity to meet via Zoom with executives of precious metals companies as they discuss recent developments at their companies and upcoming catalysts.

"China's export quota could be opportunity for Canadian miners"

Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."