Solar Sector: Say, Is That Blood in the Streets? (AMAT; ESLR; FSLR; JASO; LDK; WFR)

Sometimes a couple hours makes the difference. Here's the closing roundup from Yahoo, and below, the story is was attached to.

AKNS AMAT ASTI BTUI CSIQ CSUN DSTI ENER ESLR FCEL FSLR JASO LDK SOLF SPWR STP TSL WFR YGE

8.02 17.53 15.16 12.10 17.39 9.38 3.96 24.61 12.09 8.48 167.20 56.06 35.78 19.96 80.96 54.99 35.31 63.08 25.17

-0.48 +0.11 -1.96 -0.99 -0.51 -0.17 -0.50 -1.92 -0.63 -0.17 -14.36 -4.86 +1.33 0.00 -10.67 -1.46 -1.98 -1.58 -1.59

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The poor wire guy, has to get the sector snap in, not allowed to write what he's picking up by osmosis, just the facts, ma'am. A lot of journalists seem to have a feel for this stuff. I think it comes from not being allowed to speculate, it lets them see clearer than the herd does.

From the AP:

Sector Snap: Solar Stocks Regain Losses
Thursday January 17, 2:01 pm ET Investors See Recent Solar Sell-Off As Chance to Buy; Analysts Say Long-Term Outlook Is Strong

Investors sent solar-power stocks higher on Thursday, seeing the recent sell-off as a buying opportunity for major players.

Many solar shares have suffered because of economic concerns affecting the overall market, the recent energy bill passage without added solar incentives, and lower oil prices. In theory, higher costs for fossil fuels make alternative energy a more viable option....MORE