Collaborations, Q2 Results and Awards - Research Report on First Solar, SunPower, Fairchild Semiconductor International, Cabot Microelectronics, and Hittite Microwave

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (NYSE: FCS), Cabot Microelectronics Corp. (NASDAQ: CCMP), and Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ: HITT). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

First Solar, Inc. Research Report

On July 30, 2013, First Solar, Inc. (First Solar) hailed a report that AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has finalized financial close for two utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, for which the Company is constructing a 102MW [AC] solar plant at Nyngan and a 53MW solar project at Broken Hill. First Solar has executed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, to supply its advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules and provide EPC services to the PV projects. The Company will also provide maintenance support for a period of five years once the solar farms are operational. Michael Fraser, AGL's Managing Director, commented, "AGL is delighted to be working with First Solar and drawing on the team's global expertise in this industry. We are eager to get this nationally significant project underway, and together we will provide the experience and commercial stability to help ensure the successful construction of the two solar plants." The Full Research Report on First Solar, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-01/FSLR ]

SunPower Corporation Research Report  

On July 31, 2013, SunPower Corporation (SunPower) reported financial results for Q2 2013. The Company posted total revenues of $576.5 million, down 3.3% YoY during the quarter. Net income was $19.6 million or $0.15 per diluted share, in Q2 2013, compared to a net loss of $84.2 million or $0.71 per diluted share, in Q2 2012. Tom Werner, President and CEO of SunPower, commented, "SunPower's strong results in the second quarter reflect solid operational execution, as well as continued demand for our high efficiency systems in both the power plant and distributed generation channels across all major geographies. Our North American business continues to be the cornerstone of our success as we completed panel installation at the California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR) with full project completion expected by year end. Construction of the 579-megawatt (MW) Solar Star Projects for MidAmerican Solar continues." The Full Research Report on SunPower Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-01/SPWR ]

Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. Research Report  

On July 23, 2013, Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc.'s (Fairchild Semiconductor) Chief Technology Officer, Dan Kinzer, was honored with the "ISPSD Contributory Award" at the 25th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (ISPSD) 2013. The ISPSD Contributory Award is presented to members who have made outstanding contributions to expanding technical fields. During the 25th anniversary of ISPSD, Dan Kinzer was one of eight individuals selected to receive this honor, for his over 20 years of involvement and contribution to the establishment and growth of ISPSD as a world-leading international symposium in the field of power semiconductor devices. Having invented over 100 US Patents and multiple international patents, authored numerous scientific and trade articles, Mr. Kinzer served as General Chairman of the ISPSD, is also a member of IEEE and EDS. The Full Research Report on Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-01/FCS ]

Cabot Microelectronics Corp. Research Report

On July 30, 2013, Cabot Microelectronics Corp. (Cabot Microelectronics) announced financial results for Q3 FY 2013 (period ended June 30, 2013). The Company's total revenues declined 4.9% YoY to $110.0 million, and net income of $15.5 million was up 17.0% YoY, during the quarter. William Noglows, Chairman and CEO of Cabot Microelectronics, commented, "We are pleased with our strong financial performance this quarter, which we believe reflects the continued successful execution of our strategic business initiatives, coupled with strengthening of overall semiconductor industry demand that we had anticipated to occur during the quarter. Our revenue grew by almost 10 percent sequentially, and notably, revenue from our Pads business grew by 14 percent compared to the prior period." The Full Research Report on Cabot Microelectronics Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-01/CCMP ]

Hittite Microwave Corporation Research Report

On July 25, 2013, Hittite Microwave Corporation (Hittite Microwave) announced financial results for Q2 2013. The Company posted revenue of $68.6 million, up 4.9% YoY and up 1.3% QoQ. Net income for the quarter was $18.0 million or $0.58 per diluted share, marking a 5.1% YoY increase and 2.6% QoQ increase. Hittite Microwave anticipates its Q3 2013 revenues to be in the range of $66.5 million to $68.5 million and net income to be in the range of $16.7 million to $17.7 million, or $0.54 to $0.57 per diluted share. The Full Research Report on Hittite Microwave Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-01/HITT ]

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