An Intriguing Options Play On MEMC Eletronic Materials

Bret Jensen submits:Semiconductor stocks have had a significant selloff over the last three months. Here are three that have sold off 20% or more, sport low valuations, and have significant net cash on the balance sheet and/or insider buying. They are also 25% or more under analysts’ price targets.

By Codespeed: MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) is a semiconductor company that produces silicon wafers and other materials that are used for microelectronic applications in the semiconductor as well as the solar industry.

While the solar industry is going through something of a rough patch in the United States, the sun still shines in other parts of the world – a strong indication that better days are ahead for this vital source of clean power.   Germany’s Solar Boom  

I've often noted how trade disputes have a habit of reproducing in other jurisdictions, and with the United States and China duking it out over trade in solar panels and other "green" technologies, it was only a matter of time before other countries got into the mix.   But even I'm a little surprised at just how fast India has gotten involved:

By Tate Dwinnell: Suntech Power (STP) is posting earnings results this morning that are in line with its competitors. Strong revenues and plummeting profits.

David Alton Clark submits:MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) based in St. Peters, Missouri, is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers and related products to the semiconductor and solar industries. MEMC’s products are the building blocks for the $1 trillion electronics and the $18 billion solar cell and module markets.

Zacks.com submits: MEMC Inc. (WFR), one of the larger makers of silicon wafers in the world, took another step toward solidifying its position in the solar market.

Suntech Power Holdings Co. (NYSE: STP) is China's largest U.S.-listed solar player by market-capitalization.