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: This morning, shares of China Ming Yang Wind Power (NYSE: MY) popped more than 10%, on news that the windmill turbine manufacturer has received "priority" access to the Chinese rare-earth metals needed to make its vertical whirlybirds go.

So what: According to Ming Yang's CEO: "Building a wind power upstream supply chain is a core part of Ming Yang's strategic development at this stage." Note, however, that the CEO says nothing about where earning cash fits into that strategy.

Now what: While China Ming Yang claims to have earned $106 million in "profit" last year, the company actually burned through a good $92 million in negative free cash flow. While I'm all in favor of shoring up supply chains, I would suggest that investors take this company -- and its purported profits -- with a few grains of salt until we see some actual cash accumulate.

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