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Travis Hoium

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Travis Hoium has been writing for fool.com since July 2010 and covers the solar industry, renewable energy, and gaming stocks among other things.

Recent Articles by Travis Hoium

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Oct 18, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Elon Musk Is Doing His Best Jack Welch Impression

Firing hundreds of employees as the Model 3 ramps production may not be the most efficient way to grow Tesla's business.

Warehouse With Boxes

Oct 17, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why W.W. Grainger Shares Popped More Than 12% Today

Sometimes even a drop in profits still pleases investors.

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Oct 17, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Behind TerraForm Power Inc's 37% Share Pop Today

Shares are up, but that doesn't tell the whole story of TerraForm Power today.

First Solar CstSte_PV-Plant-Fixed_CA_X

Oct 16, 2017 by Travis Hoium

How to Make Enemies in Solar Energy

First Solar's stance on import tariffs won't make it any friends in solar energy.

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Oct 15, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Facebook’s Oculus VR Is Growing Up

Upgrades to the Oculus platform show Facebook taking steps to make VR a more usable product for consumers.

Solar Farm at Dusk

Oct 14, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Solar Stocks Are Ridiculously Cheap...Again

The market is down on solar stocks, but the future still looks bright.

First Solar CstSte_PV-Plant-Fixed_3X7C2664_CA_X

Oct 13, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why First Solar’s Tariff Windfall May Not Be as Big as You Think

It seems like First Solar should be the clear winner if tariffs are put on solar imports, but the upside may not be what you think.

Large Rooftop Solar Installation

Oct 12, 2017 by Travis Hoium

SolarEdge Is Facing the Same Tariff Risk as Solar Installers

If the U.S. residential solar market shrinks under tariff pressure, SolarEdge will feel the pinch as well, which the market doesn't seem to appreciate right now.

GoPro Fusion Camera

Oct 13, 2017 by Travis Hoium

This Will Be GoPro's Most Important Product in 2017

If GoPro can make itself the brand to beat in the consumer 360-degree camera category, it could become a growth stock again.

SunPower Woodland+3

Oct 11, 2017 by Travis Hoium

3 Scenarios for SunPower Under Trade Tariffs

We won't know precisely how tariffs would impact the U.S. solar industry until they're implemented -- assuming President Trump goes that route. For SunPower in particular, the possibilities range from slightly positive to terrible.

Solar Plants and Wind Farm

Oct 11, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Puerto Rico Could Show the Future of Solar and Energy Storage

If Puerto Rico can build a grid based on solar and energy storage, anyone can.

Coins Spilling From Jar

Oct 10, 2017 by Travis Hoium

4 Stocks With Embarrassingly Unsustainable Dividends

Payouts to shareholders of ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Southern Company, and Six Flags Entertainment are out of balance with the state of their earnings.

First Solar CstSte_PV-Plant-Fixed_CA_X

Oct 10, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Middle East's Low Solar Prices Are a Game Changer

If solar energy is this cheap long term, fossil fuels don't stand a chance.

SunPower Kern+HSD

Oct 10, 2017 by Travis Hoium

TerraForm Power's Buyout Provides Blueprint for 8point3 Energy Partners

If a buyer can give 8point3 Energy Partners some stability, investors would benefit.

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Oct 9, 2017 by Travis Hoium

The Best Growth Stock in Gaming

Wynn Resorts is building growth projects in the U.S. and Macau that will drive a decade of growth.

First Solar CstSte_PV-Plant-Fixed_3X7C3708_CA_X

Oct 9, 2017 by Travis Hoium

First Solar Is Already Profiting From the Solar Tariff Debate

Developers need price stability and, in the U.S., First Solar is the only solar manufacturer that can provide it.

TASR Axon-23

Oct 7, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Better Buy: American Outdoor Brands, Ruger, or Axon?

These three makers of guns, body cameras and tasers have all suffered share price declines this year.

Solar and Wind Farm

Oct 7, 2017 by Travis Hoium

2 Reasons NextEra Energy Partners Is a Better Dividend Stock Than ExxonMobil

Renewable energy is crushing big oil right now -- and that makes this dividend stock superior to the biggest oil company of them all.

First Solar CstSte_PV-Plant-Fixed_3X7C2664_CA_X

Oct 6, 2017 by Travis Hoium

8point3 Energy Partners Posts Another Strong Quarter

Earnings were solid, but investors are still focused on what a sale of 8point3 Energy Partners could look like.

GoPro Hero 5 LineUp

Oct 5, 2017 by Travis Hoium

GoPro Shouldn't Fear Google's Clips Camera

The market thinks Google's new camera will take a bite out of GoPro, but that's due to a misunderstanding of GoPro itself.

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