Solar Winners & Losers: GT, Suntech
For the second consecutive day, the solar trading focus was on equipment plays, with GT Solar and Spire up the most in trading, while big news from bigger players like LDK and Suntech receives a muted response from the market.
05:15PM 12/09/09
LDK Solar is reportedly considering a spinoff of its polysilicon plant business and an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange -- but the big issue for LDK remains its huge debt albatross.
02:13PM 12/09/09
Hints of a Brighter Jobs Picture (RealMoney.com $)
Temp hires, greater confidence from employers and a longer workweek are signs the jobs picture is improving.
11:45AM 12/09/09
Do Solar Gains Face D-Day With Germany?
After an outperform upgrade for a trio of solar stocks, the solar sector soars on Monday. But with a major tariff change in Germany looming, are investors getting out ahead of solar reality?
06:40PM 12/07/09
Sector Snap: Solar Cos. Rise On EPA News, Upgrades
Solar stocks jump as EPA paves path for regulation of greenhouse gases, Barclays upgrades
02:24PM 12/07/09
Yingli Nabs Largest German Deal
Chinese solar player Yingli Energy has nabbed a big solar module agreement in Germany, but with the changes to the nation's feed-in tariffs still looming, is the deal the calm before the coming storm?
09:58AM 12/07/09
Solar Winners: LDK, First Solar
An end to a lawsuit between two competitors sends shares of LDK to the top of the solar board today, but overall it is a mixed last day of the week for the notoriously volatile sector.
05:25PM 12/04/09
Solar Winners: First Solar, SunPower
U.S.-based solar companies outperform on Thursday -- but is the rise justified, or is it more of the classic (and perilous) momentum investing in the solar sector?
05:48PM 12/03/09
08:00AM 12/02/09
Alternative Energy Losers: A-Power Energy
Chinese alternative energy stocks soar again on Tuesday, but one company, A-Power Energy, is noticeably absent from the surge, setting off alarms about its upcoming Thursday earnings.
05:06PM 12/01/09
Solar Winners: Evergreen, China Sunergy
Tuesdays' trading in solar stocks is following a recent pattern of momentum bets on Chinese solar companies -- but in a welcome change, Western solar players are also leading another up day for the sector.
04:59PM 12/01/09
Playing LDK Solar: China Watch Mail Bag
By David Peltier | By Brittany Umar
LDK Solar beat the Street's expectations recently. David Peltier, portfolio manager of Stocks Under $10, explains how to best play the stock.
06:00AM 11/28/09
Dim Future for LDK Solar (RealMoney.com $)
Our analyst believes the company's EBITDA profitability provides little equity value at current levels.
08:00AM 11/25/09
Solar companies are getting a lot of darling press lately, but on Tuesday only one solar firm is grabbing the attention of investors: MEMC Electronics.
05:07PM 11/24/09
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