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CSLM Acquisition Corp. Performance: CSLM Acquisition Corp. (SPWR) experienced a decline of 1.12% to $1.76, underperforming against the S&P 500's gain of 0.41%, despite a 17.88% increase in share value over the past month.

Earnings Projections: Analysts project CSLM's earnings per share (EPS) to be -$0.12, a 71.43% increase from the previous year, with expected revenue of $70 million, reflecting a significant 1163.54% rise year-over-year.

Zacks Rank and Industry Outlook: CSLM holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and is part of the Solar industry, which ranks in the top 20% of over 250 industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked sectors.

Investment Recommendations: Zacks Investment Research highlights 7 elite stocks from their Strong Buy list, which have historically outperformed the market, encouraging investors to consider these for potential gains.

Analyst Recommendation: Northland Capital Markets has maintained an "Outperform" rating for Complete Solaria (NasdaqGM:SPWR), with a projected one-year price target of $3.40/share, indicating a potential upside of 92.09% from its current price of $1.77/share.

Fund Sentiment and Ownership Changes: There has been a significant increase in institutional ownership of Complete Solaria, with 127 funds reporting positions, a 164.58% increase in the last quarter. However, some major shareholders, like Polar Asset Management and Carlyle Group, have reduced their holdings in the company.

Acquisition Announcement: SunPower has successfully acquired Sunder Energy, positioning itself as the fifth largest residential solar company in the U.S. by installed megawatts, with expectations of increased revenue and operational efficiency.

Sales Force Expansion: The acquisition will double SunPower's sales force to 1,734 representatives, leveraging Sunder's advanced sales processes and software, which is anticipated to significantly boost sales and profitability in the upcoming quarters.