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(AMSC) American Superconductor Corporation Announces More Job Cuts
Wind turbine technology company, American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) with a view to returning to profitability has reduced its workforce by more than 20% in order to lower the company’s cash usage....
(TYC) Tyco International to Split Three Ways
Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) announced its plans to break out into three separate companies. The plan has received the unanimous approval of Tyco’s Board of Directors. The trio to be formed out of Tyco...
(TYC) Greece Economic Crises Fears Return
Renewed Greece-related headlines are expected to come in the way of the budding stock market rally. Stocks gained almost 5% last week as some of the more dire scenarios about Europe lost ground following concerted actions by global central banks, including the U.S. Fed, to...
(TYC) Tyco International Concludes KEF Holdings Buy
Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 75% stake in KEF Holdings Ltd., which is a UAE-based integrated valve manufacturer and provider of steel castings to the oil...
(APH) Amphenol Reiterated at Neutral
We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Amphenol Corporation (APH), which designs, manufactures and markets electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems and coaxial and high-speed...
(MXWL) Maxwell Modules Aid Truck Owners
Maxwell Technologies (MXWL) has developed a 12 volt ultracapacitor module based on its patented ultracapacitor technology. This new engine start module will help in starting commercial trucks and other heavy...
(MXWL) Maxwell Technologies Production Capacity Doubles
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (MXWL) announced that its production capacity for ultracapacitor electrode, cells and modules has more than doubled versus 2010. Since the set up of the initial high-volume production,...
(APH) Amphenol Analyst Reiterates Neutral Rating on Shares
We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Amphenol Corporation (APH).
Amphenol’s top-line growth is benefiting from improved end-market demand, new product rollouts and market share gains....
(AMSC) American Superconductor Corporation Analyst Downgrades Shares to Underperform
We downgrade our recommendation for American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) from Neutral to Underperform. Our downgrade is inspired by the refusal of its largest customer – Sinovel Wind Group Co....
(AMSC) Company News for March 29, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Friday that it will review a patent decision that went against Kodak in January. Reacting to the news, shares of Eastman Kodak Co (NYSE:EK) rocketed 5.3% to $3.72
• Robert...
(STP) Suntech Power – ADR – Bull of the Day
Suntech Power Holdings Co. (STP) is one of the largest producers of PV solar modules in the world. The company is prudently expanding its revenue base to divergent markets around the globe, along with increasing...
(AMSC) American Superconductor – Bear of the Day
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) is a technology company operating in the two primary markets of wind energy and smart grid infrastructure technology. American Semiconductor’s growth potential...
(TYC) Tyco International Sells Electrical Products Business
Tyco International Ltd (TYC) has completed the sale of a 51% stake in its Electrical and Metal Products businesses to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R). Tyco will receive...
(STP) Suntech Power Holdings Company Posts Lower Profits
Suntech Power Holdings Company Ltd. (STP) posted 18 cents of earnings per American Depository Share (EPADS) in the third quarter compared to 16 cents in the year-ago quarter. However rising silicon wafer costs...
(ESLR) Evergeen Solar Earns Solar Panel Qualification in England
Massachusetts-based Evergreen Solar Inc.’s (ESLR) fortunes look sunnier in England after a panel variant of the company, ES-A series qualified for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) of the United...
(AMSC) American Superconductor to Offer 4.6 Million Shares
Power technologies company, American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has recently announced plans to offer 4.6 million common shares to raise funds for capital expansion programs. The company will also...
(AMSC) American Superconductor Corporation Analyst Upgrades Shares to Outperform
We recently upgraded our long-term recommendation (6+ months) on American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) from Neutral to Outperform. Our bullishness stems from a strong backlog of $952 million, solid financial...
(STP) Suntech Power Holdings Company Increasing U.S. Exposure
Chinese solar panel maker Suntech Power Holdings Company Ltd. (STP) is increasing its exposure in the growing U.S. solar market, where its sales grew 35% sequentially in the second quarter of 2010. The company...
(STP) Suntech Power Holdings Company Betting Big on Smart Panel
Suntech Power Holdings Company Ltd.(STP) has entered a collaboration agreement with three companies to boost its offering of Smart Panel Technology. The company has entered an agreement with Azuray Technologies,...
(AMSC) American Superconductor – Good Earnings History
American Superconductor (AMSC) analysts continue to raise estimates, even as the company nears its next quarterly report. The growth rates and long-term outlook are fantastic for this Zacks #1 Rank (Strong...
(AMSC) American Superconductor – Bull of the Day
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) is a technology company with products based on clean energy and power distribution. The two primary markets...
(TYC) Tyco International Completes Divestiture of European Waterworks
Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) recently completed the divestment of its European Waterworks business. The business was sold to Triton, a private equity firm, for about $245 million, as per...
(AMSC) American Superconductor Acquires 25% of Blade Dynamics
Power technology company American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) acquired a 25% stake in Blade Dynamics Ltd. for $8 million in cash, and will have one seat on the Blade Dynamics Board of Directors.
Blade...
(STP) Suntech Power Holdings Company Second Quarter Earnings Hit by Charges
Suntech Power Holdings Company Ltd. (STP) posted a second quarter loss of 97 cents per American Depository Share (EPADS) compared to earnings of 6 cents in the year-ago quarter. However, results in the reported...
(STP) Suntech Power Holdings Company Earnings Report Below The Street
Suntech Power Holdings Company Ltd. (STP) posted lower first quarter results of 11 cents, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate per American Depositary Share (EPADS) of 15 cents.
Operational...
(IVAC) Intevac Incorporated – Surging Earnings Estimates
Intevac, Inc. (IVAC) is trading at a great value with nice growth projections, but you will need patience to buy this company.
Company Description
Intevac operates in two segments....
(AMSC) American Superconductor Reports 20% Ahead of Expectations
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) reported adjusted earnings per share of 12 cents for the first-quarter 2010. The results surpassed the Zacks Consensus of 10 cents.
We have considered the...
(STP) Suntech Power Holdings’ Reports Quarterly Preliminary Results
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (STP) announced preliminary financial results for first quarter 2010. The company anticipates total revenue for the quarter in the range of $580 to $590 million,...
(ESLR) Evergreen Solar’s Quarterly Loss Widens
Massachusetts-based Evergreen Solar Inc. (ESLR) reported fiscal 2010 first-quarter loss per share of 10 cents, widening the gap by a cent compared to the year-ago quarter. This is also worse than the Zacks...
(APH) Amphenol Earnings Report Beats Expectations
Amphenol Corp. (APH) reported sales of $771.0 million in the first quarter of 2010, up 17% from a year ago. Currency translation effect positively impacted sales by approximately 2% or $15 million in the first...