Shares of power producers ticked up after inflation data. A relatively muted reading of consumer-price inflation boosted Treasurys and the utility sector, which is sometimes referred to as a "bond proxy."
Utility stock prices increased after softer inflation data boosted Treasury yields; First Solar continued declining. Lower interest rates signal easier financing for tech infrastructure capex and enterprise M&A in H4 2026.
Shares of power producers ticked up after inflation data. A relatively muted reading of consumer-price inflation boosted Treasurys and the utility sector, which is sometimes referred to as a "bond proxy."
Shares of solar-power producer First Solar continued their recent retreat.
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August 12, 2026 17:34 ET (21:34 GMT)
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