Solar's spike tied to oil prices? Don't bet on it By: CNBC.com News March 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM EDT The link between oil prices and solar energy stocks has broken down, and that may be a good thing for renewable firms. Read More >> Related Stocks: ConocoPhillips Exxon Mobil First Solar Sunpower Corp iPath Dow Jones-Goldman Sachs Crude Oil Fund