Fluence Energy, Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно вырос. Быки резко укрепили уверенность в своих позициях.

Strong index, significantly up. Bulls sharply strengthened confidence in their positions.

Слабый индекс, значительно вырос. Рынок на стороне быков.

Weak index, significantly up. The market is on the bulls' side.

Средний индекс, значительно вырос. Увеличился приток средств в лонги.

Medium index, significantly up. The inflow of funds into longs has increased.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +1.14% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.73%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +1.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +1.67%.
Stock indexes settled sharply higher on Thursday as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and knocked bond yields lower. WTI crude fell nearly -1% on Thursday amid signs that supply disruptions in the Middle East are set to ease, bolstering hopes that inflation can be kept under control. The 10-year T-note yield fell -7 bp to 4.94%. T-note yields also fell after the Fed’s +25 bp rate hike on Wednesday reassured investors that the Fed is determined to tame inflation.
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US economic news was mixed for stocks on Thursday after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly declined to an 8-week low and the Sep Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell less than expected. Also, Aug pending home sales unexpectedly rose. However, Aug housing starts and building permits fell more than expected.
US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -10,000 to an 8-week low of 196,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 207,000.
US Aug housing starts unexpectedly fell -2.6% m/m to 1.275 million, weaker than expectations of an increase to 1.320 million. Aug building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -2.7% m/m to 1.394 million, weaker than expectations of 1.408 million.
The US Sep Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell -9.6 to 37.8, stronger than expectations of 32.1.
US Aug pending home sales unexpectedly rose +0.3% m/m, stronger than expectations of a -0.1% m/m decline.
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) fell nearly -1% on Thursday on signs that Middle East supply disruptions are easing. On Wednesday, US Energy Secretary Wright said 18 million bbl of crude oil and refined products went through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, easing global supply concerns. Also, Saudi Arabia said it seeks to return about half the capacity of the East-West pipeline within days following a shutdown last week because of drone strikes.
Crude prices earlier surged to a 3.75-month high on Tuesday as disruptions to Middle East supplies persisted. Last Friday, Saudi Arabia closed a major pipeline following attacks, disrupting a key route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The East-West pipeline, which carries 7 million bpd of crude, was closed after threats from Houthi rebels. The pipeline moves oil away from the Persian Gulf toward the Red Sea, where it can be loaded on tankers. Saudi Arabia told OPEC last Thursday that its crude production in August fell to 6.238 million bpd, the lowest since 1990.
Markets are discounting a 53% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.90%. China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.41%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed up +0.33%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) closed up by +12 ticks on Thursday. The 10-year T-note yield fell -8.6 bp to 4.937%. T-notes moved higher on Thursday as weakness in WTI crude oil prices eased inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 4-week low of 2.303% on Thursday. T-notes also rose Thursday after the FOMC’s +25 bp interest rate hike on Wednesday bolstered confidence that Fed Chair Warsh will act to tame inflation, reinforcing the Fed’s credibility and independence.
Gains in T-notes were limited as Thursday’s sharp rally in stocks reduced safe-haven demand for government debt securities. Also, Thursday’s unexpected decline in weekly jobless claims to an 8-week low signals labor market strength that is hawkish for Fed policy.
European government bond yields moved lower on Thursday. The 10-year German bund yield fell -3.1 bp to 3.477%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 1-week low of 5.207% and finished down -7.4 bp to 5.222%.
Eurozone Aug CPI was revised lower to +3.2% y/y from the previously reported +3.3% y/y. Aug core CPI was left unrevised at +2.4% y/y.
As expected, the BOE kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday. The vote was 6-3, and the BOE said that "there has been little evidence so far of material second-round effects in price and wage setting." The BOE also scrapped plans to sell long-dated gilts as part of its quantitative tightening program.
BOE Governor Andrew Bailey said the global energy shock has so far had a limited effect on prices and wages in the UK, "but the longer the volatility persists, the bigger the impact it will have on inflation, and the more likely it is we will need to raise the Bank rate."
Markets are discounting a 54% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks moved higher on Thursday, supporting gains in the broader market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) closed up more than +3%. Astera Labs (ALAB) closed up more than +9% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) closed up more than +8%. Also, Intel (INTC) closed up more than +7%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and SanDisk (SNDK) closed up more than +6%. In addition, Micron Technology (MU) closed up more than +5%, and Marvell Technology (MRVL) and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) closed up more than +4%. Finally, Broadcom (AVGO), Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX), and Qualcomm (QCOM) closed up more than +2%.
The Magnificent Seven technology stocks rallied Thursday, supporting the overall market. Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), and Amazon.com (AMZN) closed up more than +2%, and Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), and Apple (AAPL) closed up more than +1%
Telecom operators moved lower on Thursday. T-Mobile US (TMUS) closed down more than -5% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and Comcast (CMCSA) closed down more than -3%. Also, Verizon Communications (VZ) closed down more than -2%, and AT&T (T) and Charter Communications (CHTR) closed down more than -1%.
Vicor Corp. (VICR) closed up more than +19% after saying it has granted a non-exclusive Vertical Power Delivery license to a new original equipment manufacturer.
Generac Holdings (GNRC) closed up more than +18% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after agreeing to supply up to $8 billion worth of generators for Amazon.com’s data centers and issuing a warrant to Amazon for a stake in the company.
Qiagen NV (QGEN) closed up more than +3% after Manager Magazin reported that TPG and Bain Capital are among potential bidders for the company.
Fluence Energy (FLNC) closed down more than -15% after cutting its full-year revenue forecast to $2.4 billion from a previous forecast of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion, well below the consensus of $3 billion.
Paramount Skydance Corp. (PSKY) closed down more than -4% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after Barclays reinstated coverage on the stock with an underweight recommendation and a price target of $8.
CoreWeave (CRWV) closed down more than -3% after announcing the establishment of an at-the-market offering program under which it may offer up to 35 million shares of Class A common stock.
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AnaptysBio Inc (ANAB) and Rezolute Inc (RZLT).
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Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.86% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.47%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.85%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +1.43%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today as falling oil prices ease inflation concerns and knock bond yields lower. WTI crude is down more than -1% on signs that supply disruptions in the Middle East are set to ease, bolstering hopes that inflation can be kept under control. The 10-year T-note yield is down -6 bp to 4.95%. T-note yields are also falling after the Fed’s +25 bp rate hike on Wednesday reassured investors that the Fed is determined to tame inflation.
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US economic news was mixed for stocks today after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly declined to an 8-week low and the Sep Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell less than expected. Also, Aug pending home sales unexpectedly rose. However, Aug housing starts and building permits fell more than expected.
US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -10,000 to an 8-week low of 196,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 207,000.
US Aug housing starts unexpectedly fell -2.6% m/m to 1.275 million, weaker than expectations of an increase to 1.320 million. Aug building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -2.7% m/m to 1.394 million, weaker than expectations of 1.408 million.
The US Sep Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell -9.6 to 37.8, stronger than expectations of 32.1.
US Aug pending home sales unexpectedly rose +0.3% m/m, stronger than expectations of a -0.1% m/m decline.
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) are down by more than -1% today on signs that Middle East supply disruptions are easing. On Wednesday, US Energy Secretary Wright said 18 million bbl of crude oil and refined products went through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, easing global supply concerns. Also, Saudi Arabia said it seeks to return about half the capacity of the East-West pipeline within days following a shutdown last week because of drone strikes.
Crude prices earlier surged to a 3.75-month high on Tuesday as disruptions to Middle East supplies persisted. Last Friday, Saudi Arabia closed a major pipeline following attacks, disrupting a key route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The East-West pipeline, which carries 7 million bpd of crude, was closed after threats from Houthi rebels. The pipeline moves oil away from the Persian Gulf toward the Red Sea, where it can be loaded on tankers. Saudi Arabia told OPEC last Thursday that its crude production in August fell to 6.238 million bpd, the lowest since 1990.
Markets are discounting a 51% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.97%. China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.41%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed up +0.33%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) are up by +13 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is down -7.2 bp to 4.951%. T-notes are climbing today as a -1% decline in WTI crude oil prices eases inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 4-week low of 2.304% today. T-notes are also climbing after Wednesday’s +25 bp interest rate hike bolstered confidence that Fed Chair Warsh will act to tame inflation, reinforcing the Fed’s credibility and independence.
Gains in T-notes are limited as today’s sharp rally in stocks reduces safe-haven demand for government debt securities. Also, today’s unexpected decline in weekly jobless claims to an 8-week low signals labor market strength that is hawkish for Fed policy.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -2.5 bp to 3.482%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 1-week low of 5.207% and is down -7.9 bp to 5.217%.
Eurozone Aug CPI was revised lower to +3.2% y/y from the previously reported +3.3% y/y. Aug core CPI was left unrevised at +2.4% y/y.
As expected, the BOE kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%. The vote was 6-3, and the BOE said that "there has been little evidence so far of material second-round effects in price and wage setting." The BOE also scrapped plans to sell long-dated gilts as part of its quantitative tightening program.
BOE Governor Andrew Bailey said the global energy shock has so far had a limited effect on prices and wages in the UK, "but the longer the volatility persists, the bigger the impact it will have on inflation, and the more likely it is we will need to raise the Bank rate."
Markets are discounting a 51% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks are moving higher today, supporting gains in the broader market. Intel (INTC) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) and SanDisk (SNDK) are up more than +6%. Also, Micron Technology (MU) and Marvell Technology (MRVL) are up more than +5%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is up more than +4%. In addition, Broadcom (AVGO), Microchip Technology (MCHP), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are up more than +2%.
Most Magnificent Seven technology stocks are climbing today, a support factor for the overall market. Tesla (TSLA) is up more than +3%, and Nvidia (NVDA) and Amazon.com (AMZN) are up more than +2%. Also, Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are up more than +1%. In addition, Meta Platforms (META) is up +0.06%, and Apple (AAPL) is up +0.03%
Cybersecurity stocks are moving higher today. Cloudflare (NET) is up more than +3%, and CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), Zscaler (ZS), Fortinet (FTNT), and SentinelOne (S) are up more than +2%. In addition, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Okta (OKTA) are up more than +1%.
Generac Holdings (GNRC) is up more than +18% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after agreeing to supply up to $8 billion worth of generators for Amazon.com’s data centers and issuing a warrant to Amazon for a stake in the company.
Vicor Corp. (VICR) is up more than +15% after saying it has granted a non-exclusive Vertical Power Delivery license to a new original equipment manufacturer.
Qiagen NV (QGEN) is up more than +4% after Manager Magazin reported that TPG and Bain Capital are among potential bidders for the company.
Fluence Energy (FLNC) is down more than -15% after cutting its full-year revenue forecast to $2.4 billion from a previous forecast of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion, well below the consensus of $3 billion.
Paramount Skydance Corp. (PSKY) is down more than -5% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after Barclays reinstated coverage on the stock with an underweight recommendation and a price target of $8.
CoreWeave (CRWV) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after announcing the establishment of an at-the-market offering program under which it may offer up to 35 million shares of Class A common stock.
Pegasystems (PEGA) is down more than -2% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
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American Resources Corp. (AREC).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

Stocks Push Higher on Lower Crude Prices and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.91% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.31%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.91%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +1.35%.
Stock indexes are moving higher sharply today as falling oil prices ease inflation concerns and knock bond yields lower. WTI crude is down more than -2% on signs that supply disruptions in the Middle East are set to ease, bolstering hopes that inflation can be kept under control. The 10-year T-note yield is down -5 bp to 4.96%. T-note yields are also falling after the Fed’s +25 bp rate hike on Wednesday reassured investors that the Fed is determined to tame inflation.
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US economic news was mixed for stocks today after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly declined to an 8-week low and the Sep Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell less than expected, but Aug housing starts and building permits fell more than expected.
US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -10,000 to an 8-week low of 196,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 207,000.
US Aug housing starts unexpectedly fell -2.6% m/m to 1.275 million, weaker than expectations of an increase to 1.320 million. Aug building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -2.7% m/m to 1.394 million, weaker than expectations of 1.408 million.
The US Sep Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey fell -9.6 to 37.8, stronger than expectations of 32.1.
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) are down by more than -2% today on signs that Middle East supply disruptions are easing. On Wednesday, US Energy Secretary Wright said 18 million bbl of crude oil and refined products went through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, easing global supply concerns. Also, Saudi Arabia said it seeks to return about half the capacity of the East-West pipeline within days following a shutdown last week because of drone strikes.
Crude prices earlier surged to a 3.75-month high on Tuesday as disruptions to Middle East supplies persisted. Last Friday, Saudi Arabia closed a major pipeline following attacks, disrupting a key route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The East-West pipeline, which carries 7 million bpd of crude, was closed after threats from Houthi rebels. The pipeline moves oil away from the Persian Gulf toward the Red Sea, where it can be loaded on tankers. Saudi Arabia told OPEC last Thursday that its crude production in August fell to 6.238 million bpd, the lowest since 1990.
Markets are discounting a 51% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +1.08%. China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.41%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed up +0.33%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) are up by +12 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is down -6.4 bp to 4.959%. T-notes are climbing today as a -2% decline in WTI crude oil prices eases inflation expectations. T-notes are also climbing after Wednesday’s +25 bp interest rate hike bolstered confidence that Fed Chair Warsh will act to tame inflation, reinforcing credibility in the Fed’s independence.
Gains in T-notes are limited as today’s sharp rally in stocks reduces safe-haven demand for government debt securities. Also, today’s unexpected decline in weekly jobless claims to an 8-week low signals labor market strength that is hawkish for Fed policy.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -1.7 bp to 3.491%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 1-week low of 5.207% and is down -7.2 bp to 5.224%.
Eurozone Aug CPI was revised lower to +3.2% y/y from the previously reported +3.3% y/y. Aug core CPI was left unrevised at +2.4% y/y.
As expected, the BOE kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%. The vote was 6-3, and the BOE said that "there has been little evidence so far of material second-round effects in price and wage setting." The BOE also scrapped plans to sell long-dated gilts as part of its quantitative tightening program.
BOE Governor Andrew Bailey said the global energy shock has so far had a limited effect on prices and wages in the UK, "but the longer the volatility persists, the bigger the impact it will have on inflation, and the more likely it is we will need to raise the Bank rate."
Markets are discounting a 51% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks are moving higher today, supporting gains in the broader market. Marvell Technology (MRVL) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is up more than +6%. Also, SanDisk (SNDK), Intel (INTC), and Micron Technology (MU) are up more than +5%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is up more than +3%. In addition, Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX), Broadcom (AVGO), Qualcomm (QCOM), and Western Digital (WDC) are up more than +2%.
Most Magnificent Seven technology stocks are climbing today, a support factor for the overall market. Nvidia (NVDA) is up more than +2%, and Amazon.com (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Tesla (TSLA) are up more than +1%. Also, Alphabet (GOOGL) is up +0.91%. Conversely, Meta Platforms (META) is down -0.80% and Apple (AAPL) is down -0.07%
Generac Holdings (GNRC) is up more than +22% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after agreeing to supply up to $8 billion worth of generators for Amazon.com’s data centers and issuing a warrant to Amazon for a stake in the company.
Vicor Corp. (VICR) is up more than +15% after saying it has granted a non-exclusive Vertical Power Delivery license to a new original equipment manufacturer.
Qiagen NV (QGEN) is up more than +2% after Manager Magazin reported that TPG and Bain Capital are among potential bidders for the company.
Fluence Energy (FLNC) is down more than -16% after cutting its full-year revenue forecast to $2.4 billion from a previous forecast of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion, well below the consensus of $3 billion.
CoreWeave (CRWV) is down more than 4% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after announcing the establishment of an at-the-market offering program under which it may offer up to 35 million shares of Class A common stock.
Paramount Skydance Corp. (PSKY) is down more than -3% after Barclays reinstated coverage on the stock with an underweight recommendation and a price target of $8.
Pegasystems (PEGA) is down more than -3% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
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American Resources Corp. (AREC).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Rally as Crude Prices and Bond Yields Fall

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – August 31, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Advanced Energy Industries AEIS as the Bull of the Day and Fluence Energy, Inc. FLNC as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Broadcom Inc AVGO, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA.
Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:
Advanced Energy Industries is a leader in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions riding two of the strongest spending cycles in tech: AI data centers and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
AEIS crushed Q2 earnings estimates in early August and provided stellar guidance that sent its FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates soaring as it rides the AI spending boom. Its recent upward earnings revisions earn AEIS a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and extend a streak of positive revisions that began at the start of 2026.
The precision power systems company is projected to more than double its adjusted earnings between 2025 and 2027, while expanding its revenue by 70% during that stretch.
Advanced Energy Industries stock has soared ~2,700% in the past 15 years to blow away the Zacks Tech sector's 950%, including a 160% charge in the past 24 months.
Despite this run, AEIS stock is down around 30% from its all-time highs, and its average Zacks price target implies 50% upside.
The picks-and-shovels AI stock is finding its footing at some vital long-term technical support levels. Plus, its downturn, mixed with its earnings growth outlook, has Advanced Energy Industries trading at a 50% discount to its highs at 26.3X forward 12-month earnings.
Buying Advanced Energy Industries stock empowers investors to ride the broader megatrends of AI and advanced chip manufacturing without having to pick the forward-facing winners.
Best Stocks to Buy Now and in September: Top-Ranked AI Stock AEIS
Simply put, Advanced Energy makes the specialized power systems that turn raw electricity into tightly controlled power needed for complex equipment.
Advanced Energy Industries designs and makes precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. The firm's various products and solutions serve customers across critical industries such as semiconductor equipment, networking and telecommunications, and, most importantly, AI data centers.
The company is well diversified, with an established track record of growth long before AI. On top of that, it pays a dividend, which is supported by its sturdy balance sheet.
AEIS's largest end-market remains semiconductor manufacturing. Its power systems enable the plasma etching and deposition processes needed to build advanced chips, including the current king of tech, AI GPUs.
Beyond chip building, the critical power conversion company is posting explosive growth in the data center computing segment. AEIS is helping supply the efficient, high-power-density power conversion modules that feed massive AI server racks that power the AI hyperscaler boom across Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
The picks-and-shovels tech company is benefiting from the ongoing AI capex boom that's heating up regardless of AI bubble worries. AI hyperscalers including Microsoft and beyond are projected to spend ~ $700 billion in AI capex in 2026 and ramp up again next year.
Nvidia confirmed its bullish outlook when it reported its Q2 results last week, sending the AI chip powerhouse higher. Nvidia's strong outlook and report came not too long after it reached a deal with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and other Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion to ramp up the AI infrastructure build-out.
Not to be left out, Bank of America followed up on Nvidia's capex news by rolling out a plan to pour $250 billion into AI infrastructure. These spending announcements add to the AI capex boom that's directly benefiting Advanced Energy Industries.
The Pick-and-Shovels AI and Semiconductor Stock's Growth
AEIS expanded its Data Center Computing segment revenue by 107% in 2025, boosting overall revenue by 21% YoY. The company followed that explosive growth up with 62% YoY AI data center unit expansion in the first six months of 2026.
The tech firm topped our Q2 earnings estimates by 25% and provided robust guidance, earning AEIS stock a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Its third quarter consensus EPS estimate has jumped 30% since its August 3 release, while its FY26 outlook jumped 22% and its 2027 estimate soared 32%.
Looking ahead, AEIS is projected to grow its adjusted earnings by 75% YoY in 2026 and another 29% next year to soar from $6.41 a share in FY25 to $14.44 a share next year.
Advanced Energy Industries' stellar bottom line growth outlook comes after it grew its GAAP earnings by 169% last year, after a brief setback. AEIS has also beaten our estimates for five years running outside of one miss in early 2024.
AEIS is projected to grow its revenue by 35% in 2026 and another 25% next year to reach $3 billion. This outlook would see it more than double its 2024 total and blow away its previous sales record of $1.85 billion in 2022.
Buy the AI-Boosted Tech Stock for Value, Upside & Breakout Potential
AEIS stock skyrocketed ~2,700% over the past 15 years to more than double the Tech sector's ~950%. This run includes a 160% charge over the last two years that helped it crush Tech's 62%, AI chip giant Nvidia's NVDA 85%, and the rest of the Mag 7 from Microsoft to Meta.
The AI-boosted tech stock's recent surge helped it soar meaningfully above its previous trading range that it was stuck in between early 2021 and the summer of 2025. AEIS shares are still up 30% in 2026, including a ~30% drop from their May peaks.
Advanced Energy Industries average Zacks price target offers 50% upside from its current levels. On top of that, it is finding support at its 50-week moving average and its highs prior to its gap up in February 2026.
On the valuation front, the tech stock's fall, coupled with its earnings growth outlook, has it trading at a 50% discount to its highs at 26.3X forward 12-month earnings.
Fluence Energy, Inc. makes large-scale battery energy storage systems and complementary software.
Even though Fluence is part of a growth-heavy area of the economy that's being fueled by the power-hungry AI data center boom, the stock has dropped roughly 70% since its late 2021 IPO.
Fluence Energy lost money in fiscal 2025, and its earnings outlook tanked again after another disappointing quarterly release on August 5.
Why Investors Might Want to Stay Away from FLNC Stock
Fluence Energy makes large-scale battery energy storage systems and smart software that help store electricity from solar and wind farms.
Giant rechargeable batteries make intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind more practical by smoothing out the ups and downs.
The broader battery energy storage system (BESS) market is booming as it rides converging megatrends across AI, electrification, and overall energy industry growth and evolution.
Yet, Fluence posted a GAAP loss of -$0.42 a share in fiscal 2025 and an adjusted loss of -$0.37 per share. Most recently, FLNC reported an adjusted Q3 FY26 (period ended in June) loss of -$0.24 per share, falling well short of our estimate that called for a -$0.05 per share loss.
The company's downbeat guidance sent its FY26 estimate down to a loss of -$0.52 a share from -$0.18 and cut its FY27 estimate roughly in half (from +$0.21 down to +$0.09). Fluence Energy's downbeat earnings revisions help it land a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) right now.
Fluence Energy's recent downward earnings trends are part of a longer-term run of negative revisions. This backdrop means investors likely want to stay away from FLNC stock for now, or at least until it proves to Wall Street that it can start making money.
Investors interested in the broader energy storage space might consider looking elsewhere at stocks such as Tesla and others.
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Broadcom vs. AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Has the Better Risk-Reward?
Tech behemoths Broadcom Inc and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. have benefited immensely from strong artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth, as reflected in their latest quarterly results. However, the two companies differ in their growth prospects, competitive positioning and valuation. So, which stock offers the better risk-reward opportunity for investors?
Reasons to Be Bullish on Broadcom
As per Broadcom's June 3 press release, the company's AI semiconductor business posted exceptional growth. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the company's AI semiconductor revenues reached $10.8 billion, up 143% year over year. The momentum is expected to continue into the next quarter. Broadcom projects AI semiconductor revenues of $16 billion in the fiscal third quarter of 2026, representing more than 200% year-over-year growth (read more: Broadcom Q2 Earnings Call Spotlights AI Demand Surge).???
Consolidated revenues for the fiscal third quarter are expected to reach $29.4 billion, up 84% year over year. This follows record consolidated revenues of $22.2 billion in the fiscal second quarter, representing a 48% year-over-year increase.
Broadcom is also maintaining strong profitability while delivering rapid AI-driven revenue growth. In the fiscal second quarter, Broadcom generated $15.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA, which resulted in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 69%. Similarly, the company expects the EBITDA margin to remain around 68% in the fiscal third quarter.
Reasons to Be Bullish on AMD
AMD reported $11.5 billion in revenues in the second quarter of 2026, up 50% year over year and 13% sequentially, citing the company's Aug. 4 press release. Data Center revenues were particularly strong, more than doubling from the prior-year period (read more: Advanced Micro Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates).???
Data Center revenues are expected to accelerate in the second half of the year. At the same time, overall revenues are expected to reach $13 billion, plus or minus $300 million, in the third quarter of 2026. From the midpoint, that would result in 41% year-over-year growth and a 13% sequential rise.
Rising demand for AMD's EPYC server processors supported the company's growth outlook. Meanwhile, AMD's Instinct accelerators are witnessing rapid growth, while the Helios platform has entered its initial production ramp. The company is also delivering strong revenue growth along with improving margins. For the fiscal third quarter, AMD expects a healthy non-GAAP gross margin of 56%.
Broadcom or AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Offers Better Risk-Reward?
Strong revenue growth and a healthy adjusted EBITDA margin make a compelling case for further upside in Broadcom's share price. An upbeat revenue outlook suggests that Broadcom is well-positioned to enter a multi-year growth cycle rather than a temporary surge. As demand for Broadcom's custom AI accelerators and AI networking solutions increases, growth should continue.
Similarly, accelerating Data Center growth, strong demand for EPYC processors, and the Instinct accelerators could support continued share-price appreciation for AMD. Expanding margins, along with the initial ramp-up of the Helios platform, could further boost earnings and shareholder returns.
However, Broadcom has more diversified AI exposure through its infrastructure software, custom accelerators and networking. By contrast, AMD continues to face challenges in gaining market share from NVIDIA Corporation in the AI ecosystem.
Additionally, AMD trades at a forward price/earnings ratio of 63.64, significantly higher than Broadcom's 31.66. This elevated multiple indicates that a substantial portion of AMD's expected growth is already reflected in its valuation, leaving it more vulnerable to a downturn if earnings growth fails to meet expectations. In contrast, Broadcom trades at a lower earnings multiple, offering investors a more favorable balance between growth potential and valuation.
Overall, Broadcom offers a better risk-reward profile, supported by a strong growth outlook and lower valuation. In contrast, AMD's higher valuation and competitive challenges make its upside more dependent on strong execution. Both Broadcom and AMD currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here.??????
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Fluence Energy, Inc. FLNC makes large-scale battery energy storage systems and complementary software.
The company’s long-term growth prospects remain somewhat intact. But Fluence is projected to post its second straight loss in FY26, and its downward EPS revisions earn it a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Time to Stay Away from FLNC Stock?
Fluence Energy makes large-scale battery energy storage systems and smart software that help store electricity from solar and wind farms.
FLNC’s long-term bull case is centered around the growth of intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind, since its giant rechargeable batteries make these renewable energy sources more practical by smoothing out the ups and downs.
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FLNC is part of the broader AI energy trade and is attempting to grow alongside the soaring power demands from AI data centers. The firm is projected to grow its revenue by 50% in FY26 and then 21% in FY27.
The company is also projected to trim its adjusted loss from -$0.37 a share last year to -$0.23 in FY26 and surge all the way to +$0.18 next year. Unfortunately, Fluence’s earnings outlook has tanked since it reported its Q1 FY26 results in early February.
Fluence’s FY26 estimate slipped from -$0.09 to -$0.23 a share over the last 90 days, while its FY27 estimates dropped 30% to $0.18 a share.
These negative earnings revisions earn FLNC stock a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Its recent downward revisions are part of a disappointing run over the last few years.
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FLNC stock has traded rather wildly over the last few years. Plus, it is down roughly 60% since going public in late October 2021. Therefore, it might be best for investors to look to other stocks in the wider AI energy space that have already proven themselves.
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Bear of the Day: Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30.
In trading on Monday, shares of Fluence Energy Inc (Symbol: FLNC) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.97, after changing hands as low as $10.805 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is 50.5. A bullish investor could look at FLNC's 29.97 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of FLNC shares:
Looking at the chart above, FLNC's low point in its 52 week range is $6.6024 per share, with $33.51 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $10.86.
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Key Points
Modern data centers powered by advanced Nvidia chips require significantly more power compared to traditional setups.
Technology companies have signed some major long-term power purchase agreements with independent power producers.
Hyperscalers are also turning to behind-the-meter, off-grid power solutions like gas turbines and fuel cells.
Modern data centers require massive amounts of power, and those demands are only growing. High-density AI clusters packed with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) graphics processing units (GPUs) can require 100 kilowatts (kW) to over 300 kW per rack, or up to 20 times the electricity consumption of traditional server racks.
Computing capacity is capped by power availability, which has proven to be a major bottleneck in the AI data center build-out. As a result, capital is flowing to companies that can reliably deliver power or manufacture power equipment. For investors looking to capitalize on the AI energy boom, here are some of the companies emerging as top winners.
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Utility operators are immediate beneficiaries of the energy demand boom
Regulated utilities operate under government oversight and are appealing because they can offer predictable income and reliable dividends to navigate market cycles. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is a regulated utility with upside from its renewables business. The company owns the stable utility Florida Power & Light. It also owns NextEra Energy Resources, one of the largest producers of wind and solar power.
That said, connecting power-hungry data centers to the public utility grid often faces three- to seven-year interconnection queues, creating an opportunity for independent power producers (IPPs). Also known as merchant power companies, these companies own electricity generation assets but not the transmission grid.
This group includes companies such as Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) and Vistra (NYSE: VST), which sell electricity in competitive wholesale markets and benefit from supply constraints and surging demand.
Constellation is appealing because it is the largest nuclear operator in the United States, with 22 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear energy capacity. Because it can provide carbon-free, baseload energy, nuclear energy has emerged as a top choice among hyperscalers looking to power their growing data center footprints. In recent years, Constellation has signed major power purchase agreements with Microsoft and Meta Platforms.
Vistra is another massive power producer, with 44 GW of total generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, and coal. The company also signed an agreement with Meta Platforms earlier this year. In addition, Vistra, along with KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, and Nvidia, formed Helix Investments to build AI infrastructure. As part of this, Vistra will be Helix's preferred power provider.
Grid-independent solutions have grown in popularity
Because of transmission bottlenecks and grid interconnection delays, which could take up to a decade in some cases, hyperscalers are turning to off-grid dispatchable power solutions to generate electricity on-site at data centers. These benefit companies that provide gas turbines or fuel cells that can run on natural gas, including GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE).
GE Vernova is a global leader in power equipment, with technology that generates roughly 25% of the world's electricity. The company has seen unprecedented demand for its heavy-duty and HA-advanced high-efficiency natural gas turbines, which can be deployed to provide baseload power in months rather than years. GE Vernova boasts a massive backlog totaling $163 billion, with agreements extending through 2031.
Bloom Energy provides solid-oxide fuel cell systems (Bloom Energy Servers) that can use a wide range of fuels, including natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen. Bloom has signed massive deals in recent years, including an expanded strategic infrastructure agreement with Brookfield Asset Management for $25 billion, along with contracts with Oracle, Intel, and CoreWeave.
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The next frontier of long-term power generation could be driven by small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and utility-scale battery storage systems.
In the nuclear space, Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) and NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) are two popular SMR developers that could revolutionize how nuclear energy is deployed. These companies intend to offer factory-fabricated, modular nuclear reactors that could provide off-grid, safe nuclear energy on-site for data centers and other industrial operators. These reactors are promising, but won't be commercially available until the 2030s at the soonest.
Then you have battery storage solutions, such as those provided by Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC). Fluence provides modular battery energy storage systems (BESS), such as its Smartstack platform, along with software tools to help stabilize electrical loads.
On June 1, Fluence announced a partnership with Nvidia (along with Siemens and nVent) to integrate its Smartstack BESS into Siemens' AI data center blueprints for Nvidia's DSX Vera Rubin NVL72 platform.
Investors have a few ways to play the AI energy boom
For aggressive investors, Oklo, NuScale, and Fluence have significant upside potential, but they must balance that potential against the long time horizon and high costs of scaling up.
Independent power providers, such as Constellation and Vistra, should benefit from securing long-term agreements with technology customers. Meanwhile, off-grid power solutions from GE Vernova and Bloom Energy are experiencing a historic surge in demand, which should drive strong growth over the next several years.
When it comes to data center build-out, modern data centers require significant power, turning boring energy and industrial stocks into long-term winners thanks to technological innovations and the massive spending boom in data centers and related infrastructure in the coming years.
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Fluence Energy (FLNC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.24 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -380.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.18 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.16, delivering a surprise of +11.11%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Fluence Energy, which belongs to the Zacks Alternative Energy - Other industry, posted revenues of $600.18 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.22%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $602.53 million. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Fluence Energy shares have lost about 20.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13%.
What's Next for Fluence Energy?
While Fluence Energy has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Fluence Energy was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.32 on $1.68 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.18 on $3.39 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Alternative Energy - Other is currently in the bottom 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), another stock in the broader Zacks Oils-Energy sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 6.
This provider of oil and gas infrastructure services is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +36.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Kodiak Gas Services' revenues are expected to be $383.35 million, up 18.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

For the quarter ended June 2026, Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) reported revenue of $600.18 million, down 0.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$0.24, compared to $0.01 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -21.22% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $761.85 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.05, the EPS surprise was -380%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Fluence Energy performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Energy Storage Products and Solutions - Deployed: 7,400.00 MW compared to the 8,307.24 MW average estimate based on two analysts.
Digital Contracts - Asset under Management: 22,800.00 MW compared to the 24,370.00 MW average estimate based on two analysts.
Service Contracts - Asset under Management: 6,300.00 MW compared to the 7,207.44 MW average estimate based on two analysts.
Revenue from energy storage products and solutions: $627.28 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $635.71 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7.5%.
Revenue from services: $20.12 million compared to the $27.23 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +18.8% year over year.
Revenue from digital applications and solutions: $2.45 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $10.13 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +37%.
Shares of Fluence Energy have returned -3.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
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