--- title: "T1 Energy Stock Is Popping Today: What's Happening?" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286802628.md" description: "T1 Energy Inc (TE) shares surged approximately 20% after Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness fund disclosed a new stake in the company, acquiring 10 million shares valued at about $43.9 million. Despite a healthy long-term trend, short-term indicators show some bearish signals. Currently, TE is trading at $6.61, with key resistance at $7 and support at $6.50." datetime: "2026-05-18T17:09:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286802628.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286802628.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286802628.md) --- # T1 Energy Stock Is Popping Today: What's Happening? **T1 Energy Inc ( TE )** shares jumped roughly 20% on Monday after Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness fund revealed a new stake in the company in its latest 13F filing. Here’s what you need to know. - T1 Energy ( TE ) shares are powering higher. Why are TE shares rallying? ## Aschenbrenner's Growing Influence Aschenbrenner, who previously worked at **OpenAI** and now runs investment firm **Situational Awareness LP**, has become a closely watched figure among investors who follow the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. The firm purchased 10 million shares, valued at approximately $43.9 million, marking a significant new position that now represents 0.32% of the portfolio. His fund's newest filing shows a wave of fresh positions tied to the buildout of AI infrastructure, particularly in semiconductors and related technologies. Market commentator **Shay Boloor** noted on X that Situational Awareness initiated positions in a wide range of AI and chip-focused names. The list includes NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Micron Technology, HIVE Digital Technologies, TE and Shazam. ## TE's Chart: Trend Intact, But The Short Term Shows A Scar From a wider view, the trend still looks healthy. T1 Energy ( TE ) is trading 37.8% above its 200‑day simple moving average at $4.82 and 24% above its 20‑day simple moving average at $5.36. Bulls usually point to this kind of separation when they want to argue that the move has real strength behind it rather than being a temporary spike. A closer look tells a more complicated story. The 20‑day simple moving average is still sitting below the 50‑day simple moving average at $5.74. That is a short‑term bearish crossover that often signals the stock cooled off before trying to regain momentum. The longer trend continues to hold up, although the shorter trend recently lost some confidence. Momentum readings are not flashing any danger. The relative strength index is at 53.85, which is neutral and suggests a reset rather than a late‑stage chase. The more tactical question now is how T1 Energy ( TE ) behaves around its nearby pivot areas after the jump, especially with the stock only 1.1% above its 100‑day simple moving average at $6.57. Holding above that zone keeps the intermediate trend constructive. Falling back below it would make the move look more like a quick pop inside a choppier range. The important levels are straightforward and psychological. Resistance sits at $7, a level where rallies often stall. Support sits at $6.50, a nearby pivot that also lines up with the 100‑day simple moving average region around $6.57. Momentum traders want to see $6.50 hold and $7 break. ## TE Shares Are Soaring **TE Price Action:** T1 Energy ( TE ) shares were up 16.58% at $6.61 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro. **Read Also: Why Is T1 Energy Stock Gaining Tuesday?** _Image: Vladeep/Shutterstock_ ### Related Stocks - [TE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TE.US.md) - [NVDA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDA.US.md) - [AMD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AMD.US.md) - [INTC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/INTC.US.md) - [TSM.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSM.US.md) - [MU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MU.US.md) - [HIVE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HIVE.US.md) - [TE+.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TE+.US.md) - [NVD.DE](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVD.DE.md) ## Related News & Research - [T1 Energy Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results | TE Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281164587.md) - [SUNation Energy GAAP EPS of -$1.20, revenue of $7.2M](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286614972.md) - [TURBO ENERGY FILES FY2025 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTING 107% REVENUE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC TRANSITION TO AI-DRIVEN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE | TURB Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286769232.md) - [Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension Takes Position in TE Connectivity Ltd. $TEL](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286638241.md) - [Ex-Google CEO Schmidt says cash, not energy, is the real limit on AI growth](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286480536.md)