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FSLR: Bull or Bear?

Yet Again the Swing Trade Long Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
Ry_3d320
62%
 -5.40%
in 5 days
This will be my third time published here (but my 4th time with my actual trading account) that I will play the movement of FSLR.  It should bounce off the $245.00 level and proceed up to the $280.00 level within the next 10 trading days.  If the 280+ level is maintained for more than 4 consecutive trading days and there is a solid bounce off of the 50 day SMA I will only close out half my position and hold on for the next upswing.

I am allowing for a maximum loss of $7.00/share on this one.  If it can break down to and through $240 I will close out the trade and wait for a further b...
By  coreadrin_47   (-2.47%  risk: conservative)  09/03/08 Comment


Bright prospects for First Solar (FSLR) Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
32%
 -15.28%
in 14 days

"Sometimes you have to go out on a limb because that's where the fruit is," says Josh Wolfe, adding, "In the words of renowned investor Shelby Davis, 'You make most of your money in a bear market. You just don't realize it at the time.'"

In The Forbes/Wolfe Emerging Tech Report he states, "Now is a good time to take stock of our portfolio." In doing so, he highlights First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR), which maintains its buy rating in his long-term model portfolio. Here's his review.

"When the stock market tumbles, investors tend to react in one of two ways: Either they panic and sell their stake, o

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By  The Stock Advisors   (-7.90%  risk: conservative)  08/25/08 Comment


Bullish on FSLR ... Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
32%
 +0.00%
in 0 minute
(closed on 08/25/08)
By  The Stock Advisors   (-7.90%  risk: conservative)  08/25/08 Comment


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Flip side trade to FSLR 10-day swinger Graphic_rating_sell FSLR
Ry_3d320
62%
 +4.68%
in 7 days
(closed on 09/02/08)
Basically the exact opposite of the previous FSLR trade I posted which saw gains from 246.00 / share through to 281.00 in a long position.  This took place over about a week and the reversal at the top has started so I am taking up a position for a 1 week short play down to the 250.00 closeout mark, for $20.00 + profit per share.

It will have similar risk-reward setups to the previous trade (obviously within the short context), so if you're interested in a layout of where I set my stops and price points as well as sliding risk management, have a read at my previous FSLR posti...
By  coreadrin_47   (-2.47%  risk: conservative)  08/26/08 Comment


swing long position Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
Ry_3d320
62%
 +8.63%
in 11 days
(closed on 08/23/08)
Strong Support at 245.00

Strong Resistance at 290.00

3x swing between levels in last 7 weeks with 8 trading day average movement from level to level.  I will take a long position as follows - here is the risk assessment and stop loss levels.

Initial Investment

100 shares x 246.00/share = $24,600 in open LONG position



Upside Potential

Downside Potential

10

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By  coreadrin_47   (-2.47%  risk: conservative)  08/12/08 1 comment


Bearish on First Solar Graphic_rating_sell FSLR
N/A
 -2.03%
in 25 days
(closed on 09/02/08)
Our signals are mid and long term bearish on FSLR. We see a test of the $200 area after a break of $250 in the next few weeks. The stock usually encounters resistance in the high $200's and the ideal negative entry point is in the $270-$280 area, STT
By  Supertradetimer Team   (+1.56%  risk: conservative)  08/08/08 Comment


Expecting Strong Earnings Upside from First Solar and Solarfun Power Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
-15.23%
in 53 days

Many things happening now are boosting the outlook for solar stocks in the energy industry. High oil pricing due to strong demand worldwide also places solar as the front-runner among renewable energies. US presidential candidates Barack Obama and John Mccain's strongly support solar and wind energy, making this sector very attractive for investment no matter who wins. There are two companies in this sector investors should expect strong earnings from for this quarter: First Solar (FSLR) and Solarfun Power Holdings (SOLF).�

First Solar is the leader in this sector. The company reported 1st q

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By  Jon Jacksonn   (-12.14%  risk: aggressive)  07/17/08 Comment


The Best Safe-Haven Investments, and Some Potential Threats Graphic_rating_sell FSLR
+18.22%
in 54 days

Make no mistake about it, we are in the midst of an unprecedent crisis. Every one is watching Fanni Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE). Every one knows what a collapse of these two mortgage giants could mean, and what a high cost a government bailout would be. I encourage you to watch what Jim Rogers had to say about the crisis. I also encourage you to read Jim Sinclair's daily commentary to understand what's going on.

People, wake up! This is a worse crisis than even the Great Depression. I don't see anyone in our government capable of handling it. The best you can do is try to protect yours

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By  Mark Anthony   (-8.83%  risk: moderate)  07/16/08 Comment


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Cowen: Solar Stocks Pricing in Worst-Case Scenario for Spanish Subsidies Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
-17.61%
in 54 days
7/7 - "Cowen notes Solar stocks have been pummeled by concerns about a potential sharp drop in Spanish solar subsidies. In firm's view, a proposed 2009 cap of 300MW is unlikely to become law, as it would cause significant job losses and business closures. Unemployment and economic growth are the major issues for the Spanish government. The power sector has accumulated a large deficit, because regulated prices have not kept pace with fuel costs, underscoring the case for renewables. They see Outperform-rated thin-film players ENER ($64) and FSLR ($253) as best-positioned, but believe Outper...
By  Cowen   (-11.67%  risk: aggressive)  07/16/08 Comment


Bullish on FSLR ... Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
-13.11%
in 60 days
By  Jim Cramer   (-9.45%  risk: aggressive)  07/10/08 1 comment


Future Bright for First Solar Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
-18.65%
in 75 days
Price appreciation to our near-term valuation target represents 15.6% upside potential.
By  Zacks.com   (-6.42%  risk: conservative)  06/25/08 Comment


First Solar On An Earnings Run Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
-17.28%
in 76 days

On June 11, I tried to make the case that the stock price of First Solar (FSLR) does not properly reflect the risks to its business and premium valuation. I also laid out the technical case that seemed to confirm short-term weakness. Yesterday (June 23), FSLR all but nullified my technically-based complaints with a nice one-day 7.4% jump in response to analyst upgrades. AmTech's price target of $450 was perhaps the most significant piece of news. Briefing.com supplies the following quote:

AmTech says that since becoming a public co, shares of FSLR are up on average 14% from the completion of

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By  Dr. Duru   (-7.56%  risk: aggressive)  06/24/08 Comment


Cramer on BloggingStocks: Nat gas stocks outshine integrateds Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
-15.58%
in 83 days

Filed under: Exxon Mobil (XOM), Market matters, JPMorgan Chase (JPM), BP p.l.c. ADS (BP), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Oil, Lehman Br Holdings (LEH), Stocks to Buy, Cramer on BloggingStocks

TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says these stocks rise because they're doubly blessed. Integrateds fall because they aren't.

So many people have been puzzled why the major integrateds have not moved with the last $30 rally in oil's spot price. The answer?

They can't take advantage of it.

They either didn't believe, and therefore didn't drill, or they have been so in the crosshairs of sovereign lunacy that t...
By  Jim Cramer   (-8.73%  risk: conservative)  06/17/08 Comment


First Solar on a Bear Trend Graphic_rating_sell FSLR
Blokm2-seekingalpha2
58%
 +6.12%
in 37 days
(closed on 07/22/08)
By  Heri Setyono   (-3.56%  risk: moderate)  06/15/08 Comment


First Solar Inc. Graphic_rating_buy FSLR
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46%
 -11.18%
in 87 days

2nd Quarter Ending June 2008

Consensus Estimate: $0.57  
 Members' Estimate: N/A  
 Surprise Expectation 1 : 91% / 0%  
 Release Date: Not Confirmed 7/30/2008  
 Before Open  

Analysts'
 Recommendation:

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By  Marian Filo   (-4.25%  risk: conservative)  06/13/08 Comment





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coreadrin_47   (-2.47%  risk: conservative)
is there a way to pick a target entry point? - Hi, I would like to put a bullish call on FSLR to about 335.00 but it's in a range right now and I think it's going to swing down to around 255.00 -
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Michael Parness   (+0.00%)
FSLR is a one way stock - FSLR rallied HARD today on an upgrade. All the solars rallied basically. Our current fav is ENER. FSLR is a one way stock, meaning it usually trades ...
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