Solar is the future of renewable energy. As utility costs rise, more and more consumers are looking for affordable options to run their homes. After the announcement of Sunrun and LG Chem, homeowners now have a new energy option. But can Sunrun and LG Chem compete with Tesla and Panasonic?

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AMAZON DIVES ON EARNINGS MISS

Amazon significantly disappointed investors when it posted third quarter earnings after the bell Thursday. With an adjusted earnings per share of 52 cents, this was well beneath the expected 78 cents. The stock quickly fell at least 6% in after-hours trading. Revenue of $32.7 billion was in-line with what Wall Street was expecting.

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EXXON EYES SETTING UP LARGE-SCALE TRADING DIVISION

ExxonMobil is investigating building a full-scale trading division for the first time in its history, as the world’s largest listed energy company searches for new ways to boost profits during the oil price slump….

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Closing Bell

-Thursday, October 27th

Stocks Close Lower After Real Estate Slides

Big Insider Trades

– Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Director Bill Gates Sells $165m

– AT&T, Inc. (T) Directors Geoffrey Yang Buys $1m