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- Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment, at a regional summit
- Trump says defense CEOs agree to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry
- Iran says it struck UAE air base shortly after Iranian president's vow not to hit neighbors
- Former U.S. trade chief Lighthizer resigns from Trump Media board
- Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern
- Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY) Expands Solar Tracker Business with Record Order Book
- Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) Boosts Clean Energy Strategy with Storage Milestones
- Tigo Energy, Inc. (TYGO) Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Secures New Capital
- Sunrun Inc. (RUN) Reports Strong Revenue Growth but Faces Cautious 2026 Outlook
- Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (SHLS) Partners with ON.energy for AI Data Center Opportunities Backed by Record Backlog
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