Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Shares of solar-power wafer and module producer LDK Solar
So what: LDK's surge rides on two announcements: Most obviously, there's a fresh 20-megawatt project with Chinese electric utility Datang International that's set to earn revenue as soon as this month. But LDK has also been expanding its exposure to the American market, so it caught a ride today when the government approved a massive 550-megawatt solar installation in Southern California.
Now what: The California project leans primarily on panels from local provider First Solar
Interested in more info on LDK Solar? Add it to your watchlist.