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Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintains Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRO#NYSE">KRO</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $8 to $9.

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Dynatrace shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results and approved a share buyback program of up to $500 million.

Avenue Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATXI#NASDAQ">ATXI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(15.40) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(9.00) by 71.11 percent. This is a 85.01 percent increase over losses of $(102.75) per share from the same period last year.

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Avenue Therapeutics Q1 EPS $(15.40) Misses $(9.00) Estimate

Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.37) per share. This is a 51.95 percent increase over losses of $(0.77) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $946.71 thousand in sales this quarter. This is a 2.25K percent increase over sales of $40.25 thousand the same period last year.

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Serve Robotics Q1 EPS $(0.37) Up From $(0.77) YoY, Sales $946.71K Up From $40.25K YoY

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Alerus Financial Corporation ("Alerus") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALRS#NASDAQ">ALRS</a>) and HMN Financial, Inc. ("HMNF") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMNF#NASDAQ">HMNF</a>) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Alerus will acquire, in an all-stock merger, HMNF, a savings and loan holding company headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, and the parent company of Home Federal Savings Bank ("Home Federal"). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, HMNF will merge with and into Alerus (the "Merger") and Home Federal will merge with and into Alerus' wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association, in a transaction valued at approximately $116.4 million.
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The Merger represents the twenty-sixth acquisition for Alerus since 2000 as part of its long-term plan to continually expand its business segments, including banking, wealth services, and retirement and benefits plans and services. Upon completion of the Merger, the combined company will have approximately $5.5 billion in total assets, $3.7 billion in total loans and $4.3 billion in total deposits, assets under administration and management of approximately $43.1 billion, with 29 locations across the Midwest, as well as Arizona.

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Alerus Financial To Acquire HMN Financial In A Transaction Valued At ~$116.4M

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is expected to release earnings results for its first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/earnings">opening bell on Thursday</a>.
Analysts expect the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company to report quarterly earnings at 52 cents per share, up from 49 cents per share in the year-ago period. Walmart is projected to post revenue of $159.52 billion, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Walmart is reportedly set to lay off hundreds of corporate employees and relocate others to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38809328/walmart-to-cut-hundreds-of-corporate-jobs-relocate-workers-to-central-hubs">main corporate hubs</a>.
With the recent buzz around Walmart, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, Walmart offers an annual dividend yield of 1.39%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of 20.75 cents per share (83 cents a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $432,728 or around 7,229 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $86,558 or around 1,446 shares.
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To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($0.83 in this case). So, $6,000 / $0.83 = 7,229 &nbsp;($500 per month), and $1,200 / $0.83 = 1,446 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
WMT Price Action: Shares of Walmart fell 0.9% to close at $59.86 on Tuesday.
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<li>Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNDA#NASDAQ">VNDA</a>) today announced the results from its second Phase III study of tradipitant in motion sickness, confirming the previously reported results of two efficacy studies demonstrating that tradipitant is effective in the prevention of vomiting associated with motion sickness. This Phase III study was conducted in real-world conditions on boats in the coastal waters of the United States (U.S.).</li>
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BMO Capital analyst Michael Markidis maintains FLAGSHIP CMNTYS REAL ESTATE INVT TR (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHC#TSX">MHC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from C$19 to C$18.5.

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Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $80 to $60.

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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $60

Twin Vee PowerCats (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEE#NASDAQ">VEEE</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.18) per share. This is a 5.26 percent increase over losses of $(0.19) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $5.28 million in sales this quarter. This is a 40.57 percent decrease over sales of $8.88 million the same period last year.

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Twin Vee PowerCats Q1 EPS $(0.18) Up From $(0.19) YoY, Sales $5.28M Down From $8.88M YoY

Adial Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADIL#NASDAQ">ADIL</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(2.19) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.35) by 525.71 percent. This is a 20.36 percent increase over losses of $(2.75) per share from the same period last year.

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Adial Pharmaceuticals Q1 EPS $(2.19) Misses $(0.35) Estimate

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First Quarter 2024 Highlights vs. Same Year-Ago Quarter
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<li>Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 increased significantly to $11.4 million compared to approximately $198.9K for the same period in 2023. The increase was driven to the Company's pivot to selling freeze dried candy in the prior year period, as well as the growing market for freeze dried candy. The increase also reflects the benefits of the Company's expanded production capacity. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 increased significantly to $4.6 million compared to approximately $114.9K for the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 40.6% compared to 57.8% in the prior-year period. Relative to the prior-year period, gross margin in the first quarter of 2024 reflects higher labor and production costs associated with the Company's increased scale. In order to meet growing demand, the Company expects to continue investing in its operations to increase production capacity, which is expected to constrain quarterly gross margins in the near term.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were $3.7 million compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher compensation and professional services expenses as we scaled up the business and invested in system and process improvements in anticipation of being listed on Nasdaq.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Net income in the first quarter of 2024 was approximately $510.6K compared to a net loss of $(1.4) million for the same period in 2023. The improvement reflects the higher level of gross profit generated during the quarter.</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure defined and reconciled herein) in the first quarter of 2024 improved to $2.45 million compared to approximately $171.3k for the same period in 2023.</li>
<li>Cash and cash equivalents were $6.8 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $2.4 million at December 31, 2023.&nbsp;The Company received $3.7 million in proceeds from the equity private placement completed in March of 2024.</li>
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For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest comparable GAAP metric, Net income, please see the tables below.

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Sow Good Q1 EPS $0.06 Up From $(0.29) YoY; Revenue $11.41M Up From $198,930 YoY

Barclays analyst Christine Cho maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $227 to $228.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on First Solar, Raises Price Target to $228

Chinese EV maker Nio Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38665741/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-partners-with-warren-buffett-backed-byd-to-launch-budget-friendly-ev-brand">sub-brand Onvo</a> will be headed by former Vice President of Marketing at Disney, Ai Tiecheng. Interestingly, the name of the new brand&#8217;s head means &#8220;will surely succeed.&#8221;
What Happened: Ai Tiecheng, who also goes by his English name Alan Ai, is the 107th owner of the Nio ES8 Founding Edition, CnEVPost <a href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/05/15/who-is-head-of-nio-onvo/">reported</a>, citing a post by Nio President Qin Lihong on Nio App. 
&#8220;We feel confident putting the Onvo brand in his hands,&#8221; Qin wrote. 
Back in 2015, Nio was working on putting together a user experience team and Ai was preparing for the opening of Disneyland in Shanghai. Ai subsequently joined Nio in January 2021 and began creating the team for Onvo, the report said.
Why It Matters: Nio held the Onvo brand launch on May 15, on the occasion of International Family Day. Onvo, unlike Nio, is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38728220/chinese-ev-startup-nios-stock-jumps-premarket-amid-weak-stock-futures-whats-going-on">sell cheaper EVs aimed at the family market</a>. 
Nio, on the other hand, is focused on more luxury vehicles with an average transaction price of over 300,000 yuan.
Onvo&#8217;s first EV will be the L60 SUV designed by veteran automotive designer Raul Pires with experience designing several Bentley models. 
The vehicle is expected to compete against the Tesla Model Y which starts at 249,900 yuan ($34606.91) in the Chinese market, CnEVPost said. It is expected to be launched globally by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38662438/tesla-rival-nio-to-roll-out-mass-market-ev-brand-in-may-report"> the year-end. </a>
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BMO Capital analyst Joel Jackson maintains Arcadium Lithium (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $6 to $5.5.

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BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Arcadium Lithium, Lowers Price Target to $5.5

Barclays analyst Pablo Monsivais maintains Azul (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $12 to $10.

AZUL

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Azul, Lowers Price Target to $10

Safety Shot, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOT#NASDAQ">SHOT</a>) is thrilled to announce it will be introducing Safety Shot into 50 targeted 7-Elevens in Los Angeles in June. Safety Shot is the world&#39;s first rapid alcohol reducer by supporting its metabolism, offering a unique product which aligns perfectly with 7-Eleven&#39;s beer and alcohol shopper. Safety Shot will be partnering with the local franchisee stores to begin the process growing the brand, then scaling into the 300+ 7-Eleven locations across SoCal and building towards our goal of a national launch.

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Safety Shot Partnering With The Local Franchisee Stores, Then Scaling Into The 300+ 7-Eleven Locations Across SoCal And Building Towards Goal Of National Launch

BMO Capital analyst Randy Ollenberger maintains Strathcona Resources (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCR#TSX">SCR</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from C$33 to C$35.

TSX:SCR

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Strathcona Resources, Raises Price Target to C$35

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Today, we discuss three thematic ETFs to buy for investors looking to tap into future trends, consumer preferences or disruptive technologies. Metrics suggest how fast investor sentiment <a href="https://www.etfcentral.com/news/key-takeaways-from-the-2024-trackinsight-global-etf-survey-thematic-etfs">towards certain themes,</a> industries, countries or stocks may change on Wall Street. For instance, since the early days of COVID-19, we have witnessed different trends, including healthcare, green investing, blockchain, crypto, <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/05/baidu-stock-analysis-its-surprisingly-cheap-to-bet-on-chinas-chatgpt/">China&rsquo;s digitalization.</a> cybersecurity, autonomous&nbsp;vehicles and artificial intelligence (<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ai-stock-quote/">AI</a>). Yet, looking beyond the short-term and selecting the right theme demands vigilant due diligence and analysis.



The three thematic ETFs we introduce today may help investors capture the market&rsquo;s pulse and capitalize on specific industries without betting on single stocks. However, we should note that many thematic ETFs come with higher expense ratios than widely-held index funds tracking the S&amp;P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the Nasdaq 100 indices. Such higher annual expenses could potentially impact overall returns, so buyer beware.



<h2>Defiance Quantum &amp; AI ETF (QTUM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/qtum-1-300x169.jpg" alt="A digital illustration of the cryptocurrency Qtum (QTUM)."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Quantum technologies (QT) that mostly bring together quantum physics and engineering have been entering the commercial space, with an expected global market of <a href="https://www.sdi.co.uk/news/quantum-drive-boosting-the-commercial-potential-of-tech-innovations#:~:text=Enabling%20a%20quantum%20revolution&amp;text=According%20to%20GlobalData%2C%20the%20global,in%20enabling%20the%20quantum%20revolution.">$10 billion by 2030.</a> In particular, <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/05/3-quantum-computing-stocks-with-the-potential-to-make-you-an-overnight-millionaire/">quantum computing</a> has been getting considerable attention. Meanwhile, consumer interest in the generative AI platforms, such as Alphabet&rsquo;s (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/">GOOGL</a>, NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/">GOOG</a>) Gemini and OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT, are projected to drive the generative AI market to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/generative-ai-to-become-a-1-3-trillion-market-by-2032-research-finds/">$1.3 trillion by 2032.</a> In other words, the AI segment is looking at a 42% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), compared to $40 billion in 2022.



Thus, our first pick among the thematic ETFs to buy is the Defiance Quantum &amp; AI ETF (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/qtum-stock-quote/">QTUM</a>). The fund <a href="https://www.defianceetfs.com/qtum/">offers exposure to leading global businesses</a> in transformative computing technologies such as machine learning, quantum computing and cloud platforms.



QTUM currently <a href="https://www.defianceetfs.com/wp-content/uploads/funddocs/qtum/QTUM-FactSheet.pdf?rand=0.760694749908339">holds 70 stocks,</a> with its top 10 holdings accounting for 20% of its $252 million net assets. Quantum Computing Technology dominates the subsector breakdown at 40%, followed by Machine Learning Services (19%) and AI &amp; Application Chips (16%). The majority of firms, over 58%, are U.S.-based, with notable presence from Japan (13%), and the Netherlands (8%).



Among QTUM&rsquo;s top holdings, we see a globally diverse set of technology companies. They include the cryptocurrency developer MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mstr-stock-quote/">MSTR</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/">NVDA</a>), Socionext (OTCMKTS:SOCNF), Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mu-stock-quote/">MU</a>) and MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mksi-stock-quote/">MKSI</a>).



Year-to-date (YTD), the fund has <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/QTUM?qsearchterm=qtum">gained nearly 10%</a> and currently trades at <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/QTUM">26.5 times trailing earnings.</a> We believe QTUM presents a potential opportunity for investing in transformative quantum and AI technologies without having to select individual stocks. Readers should note the expense ratio of 0.4% and dividend yield of 0.8%.



<h2>Invesco S&amp;P Spin-Off ETF (CSD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/etf-1600-300x169.png" alt="Illustration of an ETF in multiple sectors."><div>Source: SWKStock / Shutterstock</div></div>Spinoffs&rsquo; have emerged as a viable alternative for businesses aiming to restructure and enhance corporate returns. Despite a <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/markets/spinoffs-are-new-ipos">slowdown in initial public offering</a> (<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ipo-stock-quote/">IPO</a>) activity, <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/actions/spinoffs/2023/">spinoff numbers have surged,</a> with well over 20 in both 2022 and 2023. So far in 2024, Wall Street has seen three <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/actions/spinoffs/2024/">spinoffs.</a>



Therefore, continuing our thematic ETFs to buy, we focus on the <a href="https://www.invesco.com/us/financial-products/etfs/product-detail?audienceType=Investor&amp;ticker=CSD">Invesco S&amp;P Spin-Off ETF</a> (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/csd-stock-quote/">CSD</a>). It gives access to U.S. companies spun off from their parent companies within the past four years. Launched in December 2006, the fund has a market value close to $60 million.



The CSD fund has 32 holdings and the top 10 stocks represent approximately 60% of the portfolio. Among the leading names are GE Vernova (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gev-stock-quote/">GEV</a>), Veralto (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vlto-stock-quote/">VLTO</a>), Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ceg-stock-quote/">CEG</a>), GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gehc-stock-quote/">GEHC</a>) and Solventum (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/solv-stock-quote/">SOLV</a>). Sector allocations include Industrials (43%), Health Care (20%) and Information Technology (9%), among others.



Last week, CSD hit an all-time high. It has <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/CSD?qsearchterm=csd">gained over 13%</a> since January, outperforming the <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview">S&amp;P 500&rsquo;s 9%</a> YTD return. These returns are, in fact, consistent with <a href="https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1127475/FULLTEXT01.pdf">academic research</a> that suggests it may be &ldquo;&hellip;more profitable to invest in a portfolio consisting of spinoffs than&hellip;.the general stock market.&rdquo;



Finally, investors may want to note that the CSD ETF&rsquo;s trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book (P/B) ratios stand at 17x and 3x. Additionally, CDS has a 0.65% net expense ratio and 0.5% dividend yield.



<h2>ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pawz-etf-300x169.jpg" alt="A picture of two dogs and two cats holding on to a white ledge"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Our final thematic ETF to buy is the <a href="https://www.proshares.com/our-etfs/strategic/pawz">ProShares Pet Care ETF</a> (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pawz-stock-quote/">PAWZ</a>). If you are looking to capitalize on the growing trend of pet ownership and demand for pet-related products and services, then this fund should be on your radar.



Launched in November 2018, PAWZ comprises 25 stocks. The fund&rsquo;s top 10 holdings include Zoetis (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zts-stock-quote/">ZTS</a>), Freshpet (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/frpt-stock-quote/">FRPT</a>), IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/idxx-stock-quote/">IDXX</a>), Chewy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/chwy-stock-quote/">CHWY</a>) and French veterinary pharmaceutical company Virbac (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vrbcf-stock-quote/">VRBCF</a>). These 10 businesses account for almost 70% of its $61 million net assets.



Around two-thirds of the businesses are U.S.-based, followed by the U.K. (9%), France (7%), Switzerland (4%) and Canada (4%). Sector weightings include Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology (25%), followed by Health Care Equipment &amp; Services (20%), Food, Beverage &amp; Tobacco (20%) and Consumer Discretionary Distribution (19%).



With the global pet care market <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/pet-care-market#:~:text=The%20global%20pet%20care%20market%20will%20register%20growth,7.03%25%20between%202024%20and%202033.">projected to exceed $597 billion</a> by 2033 and the U.S. <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/a-stunning-stat-there-are-more-american-households-with-pets-than-children">households with pets outnumbering</a> those with children, the sector shows clear growth potential. However, customer&rsquo;s changing behavior due to economic pressures like <a href="https://animalhealthnewsandviews.com/the-pet-industry-is-doing-great-and-getting-worse/">&ldquo;petflation&rdquo;</a> have <a href="https://blog.marketresearch.com/5-key-pet-industry-trends-to-watch-2024-2028#:~:text=Continued%20Pet%20Industry%20Growth%20Amid,annual%20growth%20rate%20(CAGR).">led to struggles</a> for many businesses in the sector.



As a result, PAWZ <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/PAWZ?qsearchterm=pawz">declined over 6%</a> since January and nearly 5% over the past year. Meanwhile, it has a 0.50% expense ratio and 0.4% dividend yield. Despite challenges, investing in pet care portfolios for long-term gains remains a potentially prudent choice, given the ongoing trend of pet ownership.



On the date of publication, Tezcan Gecgil had both long and short positions in NVDA stock.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
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Speculative green <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/">energy stocks</a> could come back into vogue this year. Many countries around the world are far behind their carbon emissions targets, and the urgency to address the climate crisis may energize investment in these companies.



Also, government incentives and policies favor speculative green energy stocks. This regulatory support can boost the profitability of companies working on cutting-edge renewable energy technologies.&nbsp;



The benefit of this renewed focus is that there are a handful of speculative green energy stocks that could see a surge in share prices this year. I see a lot of potential for companies in this industry due to them trading at relative discounts to their long-term potentials. The possibility of gains for investors therefore is strong.



So with this thesis in mind, here are seven speculative green energy stocks that investors should keep on their radars for May this year.



<h2>First Solar (FSLR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fslr1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US renewable energy company First Solar Inc. (FSLR) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>First Solar (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fslr-stock-quote/">FSLR</a>) specializes in manufacturing photovoltaic solar panels and is a leading provider of utility-scale PV power plants globally. The company is dedicated to producing eco-efficient solar modules, contributing significantly to the renewable energy sector.



FSLR is projected to have a <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/fslr/forecast/">strong performance in 2024</a>, with its financial outlook indicating net sales between $4.4 billion and $4.6 billion, and earnings per share expected to range from $13 to $14, a strong performance.&#8203;&nbsp;



This follows a positive start to the year, as evidenced by their first quarter earnings report for 2024, where they beat expectations with $2.20 earnings per share and revenue of $794.10 million, up 44.8% from the same quarter last year&#8203;.



Additionally, earnings are expected to grow substantially, with a forecast of $21.20 per share by the next year, indicating a strong future performance. This also comes with a &ldquo;Strong Buy&rdquo; rating via analysts, which suggests that its stock price could appreciate substantially in the short-term relative to peers in its industry.



<h2>NextEra Energy (NEE)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nee-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="The NextEra Energy (NEE) logo is displayed on a smartphone screen."><div>Source: IgorGolovniov/Shutterstock.com</div></div>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nee-stock-quote/">NEE</a>) stands out as the world&rsquo;s largest producer of wind and solar energy, with significant investments in renewable projects. Known for its substantial clean energy contributions, NextEra is also committed to achieving a zero emissions target by 2045.



NEE reported a <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/NEE/earnings/">solid start to 2024</a>, with first-quarter earnings of $0.91 per share, surpassing the expected $0.80 per share. The company&rsquo;s revenue for the quarter was $5.73 billion, although this was below the anticipated $6.28 billion&#8203;.



For the full year of 2024, NEE has projected its adjusted earnings per share to be between $3.23 and $3.43, anticipating an annual growth rate of 6% to 8% through 2026&#8203;. Analysts have set future expectations for NEE&rsquo;s earnings to increase to $3.68 per share by next year&#8203;.



Adding either NEE or FSLR to one&rsquo;s portfolio could give an investor a solid footing for exposure to the solar energy market, which will be pivotal to the world&rsquo;s transition to cleaner energy sources.



<h2>Cameco (CCJ)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/uranium-hand-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="CCJ Stock: Hand in long yellow glove holding a chunk of uranium material"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/RHJPhtotoandilustration</div></div>Cameco (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ccj-stock-quote/">CCJ</a>) is one of the world&rsquo;s leading uranium production companies, primarily mining and selling uranium concentrate. Although not traditionally categorized under renewables, nuclear energy is seen as a crucial clean energy source for future carbon neutrality.



CCJ <a href="https://www.cameco.com/media/news/cameco-reports-2024-first-quarter-results">outlined a positive outlook</a> for 2024, driven by strong performance in its uranium and nuclear fuel segments. The company reported an increase in uranium production in the first quarter. They expect to maintain production levels at their McArthur River/Key Lake and Cigar Lake operations.



Financially, Cameco is focused on maintaining a strong cash position and reducing debt. They have already made significant repayments on their term loans and plan to refinance a senior unsecured debenture to further strengthen their balance sheet&#8203;.



Nuclear power should be considered in the green energy mix, as renewables alone would likely require too much of a footprint in order to replace thermal coal entirely. <a href="https://qz.com/new-fusion-record-achieved-tungsten-encased-reactor-1851459488">Advancements into nuclear fusion</a> could also lead the world into a new energy era, which scientists have begun to make substantial progress on.



<h2>Plug Power (PLUG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/plug1600-6-300x169.png" alt="Mobile phone with webpage of American hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power Inc (PLUG) on screen in front of logo Focus on top-left of phone display"><div>Source: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Plug Power (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/plug-stock-quote/">PLUG</a>) is a pioneer in the hydrogen fuel cell technology that powers electric motors, particularly in the logistics and transportation sectors. PLUG is about as speculative as one can get, as it has recently shaken off doubts that it may not remain a going concern in the business, citing significant cash burn issues.



PLUG therefore is a polarizing pick, but it definitely fits under the category of a green energy gamble.



The company has successfully <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37752880/plug-powers-ambitious-2024-analyst-highlights-electrolyzer-expansion-and-hydrogen-p">expanded its hydrogen production capabilities</a>, with two of its plants in Georgia and Tennessee reaching full operational capacity. Additionally, their Louisiana plant is expected to achieve mechanical completion by the third quarter of 2024.&nbsp;



Financially, PLUG is focusing on strengthening its cash management and has implemented a strategic plan to cut operational expenses by $75 million annually.&nbsp; Despite these measures, PLUG reported a substantial net loss in its latest quarterly results.



Still, given the potential upside for holding PLUG shares, one could make a significant windfall if their bet on PLUG pays off.



<h2>Array Technologies (ARRY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/solar-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Clean energy stocks: Rows of solar panels are lined up around a center aisle."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Array Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/arry-stock-quote/">ARRY</a>) manufactures ground-mounting systems used in solar energy projects. Their technology improves the efficiency of solar systems by optimizing the position of photovoltaic panels to increase energy production.



For the upcoming year, ARRY has projected its revenue to be between $1.25 billion and $1.4 billion. If one wants to invest in the solar industry, ARRY may be a good option due to it providing the &ldquo;picks and shovels&rdquo; that enable solar panels to reach full efficiency.



In financial terms, Array Technologies <a href="https://greenstocknews.com/news/nasdaq/arry/array-technologies-inc-reports-financial-results-for-the-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2023-full-year-2023-net-income-of-86-million-record-full-year-adjusted-ebitda-of-288-million">reported a strong performance</a> for the full year 2023, with net income reaching $86 million and a record adjusted EBITDA of $288 million. This improvement is driven by robust structural gross margins and the realization of specific financial benefits, positioning the company for a third consecutive year of adjusted EBITDA and margin growth&#8203;



At just $12.55 per share, ARRY also provides great potential upside for investors.



<h2>Clearway Energy (CWEN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cwen-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="the clearway energy (CWEN) logo on a web browser under a magnifying glass"><div>Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Clearway Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cwen-stock-quote/">CWEN</a>) operates a broad range of wind, solar, and natural gas facilities across the U.S. I like CWEN due to this diversification of energy sources, as investors then don&rsquo;t have all of their eggs in one basket.



CWEN recently <a href="https://greenstocknews.com/news/nyse/cwen/clearway-energy-inc-announces-ceo-transition-and-reiterates-2024-financial-guidance">reaffirmed its financial guidance</a> for 2024, projecting a Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD) of $395 million. This outlook is built on the expectations of contributions from committed growth investments and estimates for merchant energy gross margins.



Furthermore, CWEN continues to target an annual dividend per share growth in the upper range of 5% to 8% through 2026. This growth strategy does not anticipate the need for external capital, relying instead on internal operational efficiencies and the execution of strategic contracts. The company pays a dividend yield of around 6% at the time of writing, and it has 4 consecutive years of dividend growth under its belt.&nbsp;



It should be noted though that this high yield comes with adrawback: namely its payout ratio is unsustainably high at 240% at the time of writing. Surprisingly, despite this high payout of cash to shareholders, its stock price has increased 64.64% over the past five years.



<h2>Constellation Energy (CEG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/energy-stocks-1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding the glowing world in their hands with icons with different types of energy. AI Recommended Energy Stocks in July"><div>Source: PopTika / Shutterstock</div></div>Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ceg-stock-quote/">CEG</a>) delivers electric power and energy management services across the U.S., with a robust emphasis on expanding its carbon-free nuclear and renewable energy resources.



CEG is another one of those risky yet <a href="https://www.constellationenergy.com/newsroom/2024/Constellation-Forecasts-Strong-Earnings-Growth-in-2024-and-Beyond-As-Demand-and-Support-for-Clean-Energy-Builds.html">diversified green energy gambles</a> for investors to consider adding to their portfolios. This is underpinned by&nbsp; a strong outlook for 2024, with a guidance range for Adjusted Operating Earnings per share between $7.23 and $8.03. This forecast is supported by stable revenues from the nuclear production tax credit, which is expected to underpin consistent and growing earnings.&nbsp;



There are some exciting developments in the works for CEG investors. This includes growing its nuclear fleet and renewable energy capacity, which aligns with increasing demand for reliable, carbon-free energy. Additionally, the company is committed to returning value to shareholders through significant dividend growth and share repurchases. CEG pays a 0.65 dividend yield, but it has been growing it aggressively over the past three years, with a 50% to 100% dividend growth increase rate over the period. 



On the date of publication, Matthew Farley did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, subject to the<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"> InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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