Don't Miss the Comeback in Solar Stocks

Source: Seeking Alpha, StreetAuthority (9/30/10)

"2010 will likely turn out to be a banner year for the industry."

During the course of 2010, investors have continually fretted that the solar power industry was headed for severe slump. They worried that too many new factories were set to produce far more solar panels than the industry could absorb, and that supply increase was coming right at a time when demand was set to fall. European governments had been the key behind robust global demand in previous years, but massive budget pressures would likely force them to throttle back incentives.

Despite those dire concerns, 2010 will likely turn out to be a banner year for the industry, with global solar spending set to more than double, according to UBS. Firm demand means that suppliers did not need to embark on profit-sapping price wars, as many had feared.

Lower costs and firm prices translates into stable or rising profit margins, which is just what we are seeing in recent industry quarterly reports. Sector share prices have rebounded from their spring lows, but they still have more room to run.

To be sure, the industry is in flux. Germany, which had been the biggest buyer of solar equipment, is likely to start spending less in coming years. And don't be surprised if a few new growth markets such as the Czech Republic start to disappoint on the heels of budget pressures. But elsewhere, especially in the United States, demand is really kicking into gear. As this table shows, the U.S. should emerge as the second-leading buyer of solar equipment by 2012 in terms of GigaWatts (GW) of power.

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Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

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Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (05/25/2010)

Latin America, the world's last great mineral frontier for prolific gold discoveries, is proving a godsend for some lucky investors.

Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

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Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

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Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."

I haven’t spoken to my old mining stock friend, noted and universally respected gold stock guru, Bob Bishop, about Rare Element in a year, but I hear he is still a supporter and very large shareholder. I don’t believe he will hold it against me to remind you that this was one of his favorite holdings when he left the newsletter writing business. . .

It's Only the Beginning for Uranium
Source: www.financialinsights.com (06/03/2005)

Dr. Richard S. Appel, author of Financial Insights, first became bullish on uranium in mid-2003, when it appeared obvious that its supply versus demand equation was fated to seriously drive higher its price. Since then, a series of events in the uranium industry has led Appel to believe that uranium prices will reach never before seen levels.

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