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  "id": 2598953,
  "title": "2 Hydrogen Stocks to Buy in August if You Believe in the Turnaround",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/2-hydrogen-stocks-to-buy-in-august-if-you-believe-in-the-turnaround-2598953",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/22/2-hydrogen-stocks-to-buy-in-august-if-you-believe/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Within the realm of hydrogen stocks, August 2026 presents two distinct reasons to remain hopeful. Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) stand out as compelling options for investors who believe in the sector's resurgence. Plug Power, representing the cyclical nature of the hydrogen industry, appears to be on a path towards profitability. In the second quarter, the company reported an adjusted loss per share of $0.07, surpassing expectations by just a penny. Revenue for the quarter amounted to $178.3 million, with gross margins nearing breakeven. Management at Plug Power has been diligent in reducing costs while simultaneously fostering growth. Operating expenses decreased by 50% year over year, while the number of deployed units more than doubled to 1,666. Moreover, service revenue saw an impressive 82% increase in the same timeframe.",
  "summary": "Plug Power and Bloom Energy will benefit from a sustained turnaround in the hydrogen industry.",
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        "title": "2 Hydrogen Stocks to Buy in August if You Believe in the Turnaround",
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        "published": "2026-08-22T14:50:00.000Z"
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        "title": "2 Hydrogen Stocks to Buy in August if You Believe in the Turnaround",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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