thinkstockFollowing a rosy presentation at an analysts’ meeting yesterday, shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) rose more than 45%, pulling a wagon load of other solar panel makers along with it.…
U.S. equity markets opened a bit higher this morning following a middling earnings report from Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) last night (more coverage here). Economic data was minimal in the U.S., but…
thinkstockHere are today’s five biggest gaining stocks at closing: Lufkin Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LUFK) is up 37.6% at $87.96. JinkoSolar Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) is up 20.5% at $5.00. MGT Capital…
Paul Ausick ThinkstockThe past year is one that the solar industry would just as soon forget. Global solar installation grew by a paltry 4.4% in 2012, but it is expected to rise by 14.4%…
ThinkstockWhen the Chinese government’s National Development and Reform Commission announced yesterday that it will add 10,000 megawatts of solar capacity in 2013, today’s jump in solar stocks be came a sure thing.…
U.S. equity markets opened higher this morning following yesterday’s gains with another good start. In Asia, the North Korean rocket launch did not cause markets to run for cover and a very…
ThinkstockJA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: JASO) reported third-quarter 2012 results before markets opened this morning. The China-based solar panel maker reported a net loss per American depositary share (ADS) of $0.30…
The three major U.S. stock indexes opened higher this morning, reaching a peak after the first half-hour of trading following an inline report on new jobless claims (more coverage here) and no…
The three major US stock indexes opened lower this morning and spent most of the day heading lower still. Economic data was mixed at best today, with the flash PMI number lower…
The three major US stock indexes opened lower this morning after Japan reported an unexpected plunge in its exports in July (our coverage here). In Europe there was not economic news out…
SolarWorld AG may not have a primary market listing in the United States, but the German solar power systems outfit often is considered a key player in the solar sector. Now the…
Short interest data is out from the July 13 settlement date. There were a few big changes with some key solar stocks over the June 29 settlement date. We have taken a…
Following the lead of several US solar panel makers, European solar makers are set to launch a complaint with the European Commission accusing China’s solar panel makers of selling solar PV cells…
The Chinese government has increased its planned installation of solar energy projects by 2015 from 5,000 megawatts to 21,000 megawatts. And at least one analyst expects the total to climb to more…
The three major US stock indexes opened slightly lower this morning as markets waited patiently for an afternoon announcement from the FOMC. When the word finally came that Operation Twist would continue…
