Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times.

Investors can't be blamed for feeling a little better about things these days, especially when compared with where the S&P 500 was two short weeks ago. However, there are big questions that still need to be answered before one can be optimistic.

Walmart Inc. is the world’s largest retailer by revenue, operating a vast network of stores and ecommerce platforms across the U.S. and international markets.

Looking back on renewable energy stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) and its peers.

Walmart stock rises as company plans to expand in India and opens major U.S. distribution center.

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

Morgan Stanley has cut earnings expectations for all retail companies it tracks.

The new dividend, totaling $5.20 annually, will be paid out on May 16 to shareholders on record as of May 2.

The Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world includes Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and several other CEOs of publicly traded companies.

Goldman sees more downside risk to earnings than upside, given the potential for sales deleverage in a weaker consumer environment.

As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the renewable energy industry, including Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) and its peers.