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Sector Snap: Alternative energy sector advances (AP) Monday, 5 January 2009, 1:47 pm

Shares of solar and other alternative energy companies jumped Monday as investors proved optimistic about President-elect Barack Obama's clean-energy proposals and oil prices rose.

High Expectations, Even Higher Returns (at Motley Fool) Monday, 5 January 2009, 1:02 pm

Seven New Developments in Renewable Energy (at Seeking Alpha) Monday, 5 January 2009, 5:55 am

Solar Insanity (at Motley Fool) Friday, 2 January 2009, 1:30 pm

Alternative energy companies stung by tight credit (AP) Wednesday, 31 December 2008, 6:09 pm

Alternative energy stocks were battered on Wall Street in 2008 as volatile commodity prices, a continuing global recession and tightening credit markets drove one ethanol company into bankruptcy protection and sent shares of others down more than 90 percent.

The Year in Solar (at Motley Fool) Wednesday, 31 December 2008, 2:06 pm

SolarWorld's Asbeck: Panel Prices to Drop 10% in 2009 (at Seeking Alpha) Wednesday, 31 December 2008, 3:32 am

Corrected: What's Up With Renesola? (at Barron's Online) Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 3:20 pm

4 Wall Street Resolutions for 2009 (at Motley Fool) Monday, 29 December 2008, 11:06 am

Chinese Tech Stock Weekly Summary (Dec. 22 - 28, 2008) (at Seeking Alpha) Monday, 29 December 2008, 8:09 am

Not Cool, Ceradyne (at Motley Fool) Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 11:23 am

The Worst Is Yet to Come (at Motley Fool) Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 8:40 am

Solar Stocks: The Best Play on the Cleantech Revolution? -Part II (at Seeking Alpha) Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 1:02 am

This Stock's a No-Brainer (at Motley Fool) Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 7:20 am

Hemlock Will Thrive in the Sun (at Motley Fool) Monday, 22 December 2008, 1:56 pm

As solar companies founder, Corning affiliate goes full speed ahead.

Options Trader: Merry Monday Outlook (at Seeking Alpha) Monday, 22 December 2008, 8:55 am

Top-Rated Stocks Making Investors Rich (at Motley Fool) Friday, 19 December 2008, 1:29 pm

Sneak Peek 2009: Jonathan Fahey On Alternative Energy (at Forbes.com) Friday, 19 December 2008, 1:00 pm

A look ahead into the coming year.

Drink In These 5 Top Stocks (at Motley Fool) Friday, 19 December 2008, 11:26 am

After Hours: Indevus jumps as co. agrees to buyout plan; LDK Solar slumps Monday, 5 January 2009, 8:21 pm

Shares of Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc. soared late Monday after the company accepted a purchase offer from Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc., while fertilizer provider Mosaic Co.’s shares were weighed by an outlook for rougher market conditions.

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The Technical Indicator: S&P notches second straight weekly uptick Monday, 22 December 2008, 8:34 am

Monday's analysis

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Polysilicon prices tumble on glut, solar's hit from credit crisis Saturday, 22 November 2008, 12:21 pm

Prices of polysilicon, already pressured by a coming supply glut, are tumbling fast as the credit crisis drives down demand for the solar panels that are the biggest users of the raw material.

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Cold reality freezes solar-energy sector as Suntech warns Friday, 21 November 2008, 3:33 pm

The cold reality of plunging energy prices and the credit crisis cast a pall over recently hot shares of solar-panel makers, as a leading Chinese manufacturer slashes its revenue outlook to close out a dismal week in the sector.

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Movers & Shakers: Thursday's biggest gaining and declining stocks Thursday, 20 November 2008, 4:31 pm

Among the companies whose shares are seeing active trade in Thursday’s session are Ambac, Citigroup, Ford and General Motors.

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Solar stocks sink after SunTech warns on delays Thursday, 20 November 2008, 3:22 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of solar-panel makers plunged Thursday after SunTech Power Holdings warned on fourth-quarter sales, citing the euro's fall vs. the U.S. dollar and customer-order delays due to trouble getting project financing. Shares of SunTech, a module-maker based in San Francisco and Wuxi, China, closed down 40%. Shares of Solarfun Power dropped 34%, LDK Solar fell 24%, JA Solar Holding lost 11% and First Solar shares tumbled 14%.

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SunTech profit up 5%, warns on fourth-quarter sales Thursday, 20 November 2008, 5:39 am

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Chinese-American solar module maker Suntech Power Holdings said third-quarter net income rose 5% to $55.9 million, or 33 cents a share, with revenue up 54% to $594 million. It would have earned 35 cents a share on an adjusted basis, the San Francisco- and Wuxi, China-based firm said. It expects fourth-quarter revenue between $345 million and $360 million, blaming dollar strength vs. the euro, the deferment of some customer orders and the seasonality impact due to winter in Northern Europe. It also cut its annual photovoltaic shipment target to 490 megawatts from 550 megawatts and expects 2009 shipments of more than 800 megawatts. Analysts polled by FactSet expected quarterly earnings of 44 cents a share on sales of $577 million and fourth-quarter sales of $620 million.

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Suntech Power Q3 net $55.9M vs $53.3M Thursday, 20 November 2008, 5:33 am

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Suntech Power Q3 sales up 53.7% at $594.4M Thursday, 20 November 2008, 5:32 am

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Solar stocks fall on uncertain outlook for tax credits Friday, 26 September 2008, 2:19 pm

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Solar stocks fell Friday after the U.S. House of Representatives OK'd a measure to extend billions in tax credits for renewable energy, but the measure faces an uncertain future because it differs from the Senate version. The House voted 257-166 to approve legislation to extend a host of expiring tax measures, including credits for wind, solar, geothermal and other forms of renewable energy. "It's about what is going to be enacted into law, and the shelf life on this bill is very, very short," said Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., during House floor debate, according to a report from Dow Jones Newswires. First Solar fell 7% to $205.90. SunPower fell 9% to $86.18. SunTech Power fell 11% to $38.29.

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Suntech to Deliver 3MW of Integrated Solar Systems to World Expo Shanghai 2010 Friday, 19 December 2008, 7:00 am

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Sector Snap: Alternative energy sector advances

DENVER (AP) - Shares of solar and other alternative energy companies jumped Monday as investors proved optimistic about President-elect Barack Obama's clean-energy proposals and oil prices rose.

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LDK warns on 4th quarter,'09 revenue, shares slide Monday, 5 January 2009, 9:35 pm

Can the Renewable Energy Sector Roar Back? Wednesday, 31 December 2008, 4:24 pm

SolarWorld CEO: Solar Module Prices to Slide More Than 10% by 2010 Monday, 29 December 2008, 5:00 pm

Suntech to Deliver 3MW of Integrated Solar Systems to World Expo Shanghai 2010 Friday, 19 December 2008, 7:00 am

Suntech Opens Sales and Customer Service Office in Italy Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 7:00 am

Stock picks from the experts Monday, 15 December 2008, 6:55 am

Solar jobs for the South Thursday, 11 December 2008, 1:11 pm

Suntech Power and Open Energy Sign Solar Roof Tile Licensing Deal Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 8:00 am

No happy new year for the solar industry Monday, 8 December 2008, 2:15 pm

Seven Summits Research Releases Comments on BAC, CSCO, X, ECA, and STP Monday, 8 December 2008, 9:23 am

UPDATE 1-Solar panel glut expected in 2009-Suntech Monday, 8 December 2008, 9:07 am

Solar panel glut expected in 2009-Suntech Monday, 8 December 2008, 6:52 am

Global Solar Leaders and UNEP Outline Central Role for Solar in Climate Solution at U... Monday, 8 December 2008, 5:36 am

Can the Renewable Energy Sector Roar Back? Wednesday, 31 December 2008, 4:24 pm

2008 was brutal for names like First Solar and Suntech Power. Is this the end of the sector or just a bump in the road to growth and profit?

Nine Stock Funds for an Uncertain '09 Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 9:31 am

The only sure things about 2009 are the recession and a new administration. So defensive issues and potential 'Obama plays' look interesting.

TSC Ratings' Updates: BB&T Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 4:56 pm

American Italian Pasta is upgraded; BB&T, Diamond Offshore, NCR and Volcano are downgraded.

Fitz Bits: Prospects Dim for Solar Stocks Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 2:06 pm

Solar stocks remain in the dark, but CAT and DE could make a dynamic duo.

How to Capture Unique Opportunities in China Thursday, 11 December 2008, 12:40 pm

Need to invest in China? A Shanghai-based money manager says look for China-unique business models.

TagTeam: Solar Plays Are Looking Hot Monday, 8 December 2008, 2:30 pm

The new administration has made alternative energy a priority, and several charts have interesting setups.

Stocks Under $10 Weekly Summary Friday, 28 November 2008, 12:32 pm

The current environment is creating a number of opportunities to purchase stocks at discount prices.

China Watch: Cramer's Methods Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 5:59 am

Stephanie Link, director of research for Jim Cramer's Action Alerts Plus portfolio, explains how she and Cramer choose their trades, reveals their thoughts on China and the reason popular stocks like Baidu or LDK Solar aren't among their holdings.

Stocks Under $10 Weekly Summary Friday, 21 November 2008, 3:32 pm

Financial stocks took the brunt of this week's difficult market action, and we remain in wait-and-see mode.

Stocks Crushed as Auto Bailout Fades Thursday, 20 November 2008, 3:56 pm

Frank Curzio's guests include Dan Fitzpatrick on the technicals, and David Peltier with 'Should You Buy It.'

The Real Story Wrap: November 20 Thursday, 20 November 2008, 3:54 pm

Thursday's session on Wall Street was volatile again as traders digested more gloomy data and dealt with continuing worries about the future of Detroit's carmakers.

Solar Power's Growing Pains -- Part II Thursday, 20 November 2008, 10:30 am

The next six to 12 months should be a challenging time that will separate winners from losers.

More Patience, Less Anticipation Thursday, 20 November 2008, 10:05 am

Due to the current market uncertainty, stocks continue to sell off regardless of their fundamentals. Here's our take.

Solar Power's Growing Pains: Part I Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 2:58 pm

The solar frenzy ended with a thud, but the coming shakeout could set the stage for a renewed growth.

China Watch Mail Bag: JASO's a Hot Long Play Saturday, 15 November 2008, 7:59 am

One viewer wants to know how JASO stacks up against Chinese alt-energy stocks. RealMoney.com contributor David Sterman says the U.S. and Chinese governments will keep this sector hot despite falling oil prices.