First Solar is trading 4.13% down at $192.84 after renewed investor focus on its September 16 decision to withdraw its patent-infringement complaint before the U.S. International Trade Commission.
- Enforcement against Canadian Solar, Jinko Solar, T1 Energy and Trina Solar is moving to federal court, while the ITC case remains open to refiling.
- Reuters reported shares fell about 5% after the announcement; broader markets are only modestly lower, with company-specific legal uncertainty appearing primary despite the delayed timing.