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The S&P 500's 10 Best-Performing Stocks of 2012 (So Far)

12:35PM 2/01/2012

First Solar, Netflix, Sears Holdings, Bank of America, Stocks in the News, Investment

The S&P 500 gained 4.4% in January, the biggest increase for that month in 15 years. But the 10 best performers in the index had share gains for the month from 27% to a whopping 77%. Which are these rising stars -- and which might have more room to rise? Read on:

3 Things the Economy Needs to Recover

6:00PM 10/18/2011

By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

Economy, JP Morgan Chase, First Solar, General Electric , Google , Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Facebook, 3M, Wells Fargo & Co

What's going to fix the economy? An entrepreneurial spirit, a free market, and the infrastructure to bring them together to bear fruit will help the U.S. pull through. But what we really need are three things that on the surface seem less concrete than new tax laws and regulatory changes: certainty, innovation, and, most importantly, time.

Odd-Couple Stocks to Balance Your Portfolio's Qi

1:15PM 8/24/2011

By Sean Williams

First Solar, Stock Picks, American Eagle Outfitters

Chinese medicine postulates the existence of qi, a circulating life force whose properties must be balanced for optimal health. Take a page from eastern philosophy and consider investing in these pairings of complementary stocks to strengthen your portfolio.

A Good Year: First Solar Forecasts 46% Sales Growth in 2011

10:00PM 12/14/2010

By Ucilia Wang

Energy, Company News, Technology, First Solar, Green

First Solar, one of the world's biggest solar manufacturers, is looking toward 2011 with plenty of good cheer. According to its latest forecast, released Tuesday, the company expects sales to heat up some 46% in spite of lower subsidies in Germany, the world's largest solar market.

LDK Solar Lifts Revenue Outlook

6:50AM 10/11/2010

By Melly Alazraki

Energy, Company News, First Solar, Green, Stocks in the News

Just as many were expecting demand for solar products to wane in 2011, LDK Solar, the Chinese maker of solar wafers, raised its shipment and revenue outlook for the third quarter.

Solar Energy Market Gets Even Hotter in 2010

4:09PM 7/12/2010

By Ucilia Wang

Energy, First Solar, Green

This year is turning out to be a good one for solar energy equipment makers and project developers. Solar panel makers saw a 92% jump in shipments in the second quarter from a year ago, and market research firms have issued bullish outlooks for the industry.

A Slowing Economy Could Cast a Shadow on Solar Energy

10:50AM 7/06/2010

By Alex Salkever

Energy, Technology, Columns, Investing, First Solar, Green

President Obama's $2 billion booster shot for solar is surely good news for the green energy sector. But it may not be enough to counter the drag of a global economic stall that many see coming. Because when other energy prices fall, solar investment tends to dry up.

China Tops the World in Solar Panel Manufacturing

9:49AM 6/03/2010

By Ucilia Wang

Energy, First Solar, Green

China has long been the world's factory for a host of consumer electronics and appliances. Now, it's the biggest manufacturing hub for solar panels as well. A new report shows five of the top 10 producers are Chinese.

Daily Blogwatch: How Much Has Palin Made Since Quitting the Governor's Job?

8:30AM 4/15/2010

By James Altucher

Investing, First Solar

Some of the best internet stories for investors, including how much Sarah Palin has made since she stopped being governor and is it too late to join the stock market rally?

Daily Blogwatch: The Sluggish Recovery and Freakonomics vs. ObamaCare

8:30AM 4/07/2010

By James Altucher

Investing, Health Care, First Solar

Some of Wednesday's best online stories for investors, including why you should teach your kids to ride a bike and value stocks, and what's holding back the economic recovery.