First Solar (FSLR) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

In the latest close session, First Solar (FSLR) was up +1.33% at $175.85. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.32%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.05%. Heading into today, shares of the largest U.S. solar company had gained 20.79% over the past month, outpacing the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 1.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.37%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of First Solar in its upcoming earnings disclo ...