Top 5 Japanese Companies To Own In Right Now

Top 5 Japanese Companies To Own In Right Now: First Solar Inc.(FSLR)

First Solar, Inc. manufactures and sells solar modules using a thin-film semiconductor technology. It also designs, constructs, and sells photovoltaic solar power systems. The company?s solar modules employ a thin layer of semiconductor material to convert sunlight into electricity. Its integrated solar power systems activities include the project development; engineering, procurement, and construction services; operating and maintenance services; and project finance. The company sells solar modules to project developers, system integrators, and operators of renewable energy projects; and solar power systems to investor owned utilities, independent power developers and producers, and commercial and industrial companies, as well as other system owners. It operates in the United States, Germany, France, Canada, and internationally. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar was founded in 1999 a nd is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Michael Cintolo]

  Solar-sector leader First Solar (FSLR) has been riding high in the wake of its strong third-quarter earnings report. The firm crushed estimates, with revenue up 51% and earnings jumping 80%.

• [By Sue Chang]

  First Solar Inc. (FSLR) late Thursday reported third-quarter adjusted profit of $2.28 a share, crushing the average estimate of $1.05 a share forecast by analysts. Shares of the solar-energy company jumped over 8% in after hours.

• [By Monica Gerson]

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• [By Jayson Derrick]

  Analysts at Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) with a price target raised to $87 from a previous $63. Shares gained 1.84 percent, closing at $69.72.

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