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Solar Stocks Down As Yingli Q3 Earnings Fall Short

Solar stocks fell Tuesday as Yingli Green Energy Holding (YGE) reported third-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates, though revenue topped expectations. China-based solar module maker Yingli lost 25 cents per share minus items, a penny more than consensus estimates. Revenue rose 68% to $596.3 million, above consensus estimates of $557 million. The Energy-Solar group ranks No. 1 among the 197 groups tracked by IBD. First Solar (FSLR), the

Nonprofits Tell Story On Social Networks

Nonprofits are turning to online social networks to broadcast their missions and raise money. Donations might not immediately follow the start of online campaigns, but nonprofits make connections with potential supporters, says Ken Berger, president of Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that evaluates and rates U.S. charities. “The sense is that the most powerful use for social networking is building relationships with future donors,” Berger said.

Toyota’s Safety Issues Draw Lawyers’ Focus

With recalls, halted sales and new revelations almost daily, it may seem that things can’t get any worse for Toyota. But they will. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are preparing a rash of lawsuits claiming drivers were killed or seriously injured in accidents triggered by sudden acceleration of Toyota (TM) vehicles. The cases involve arguments challenging Toyota’s response to unintended acceleration issues as well as the adequacy of the fixes it has