Can First Solar Keep Up With the Chinese?

Eric Rosenbaum

TEMPE, Ariz. (TheStreet) -- Last week, solar industry bellwether First Solar(FSLR Quote) held a meeting with analysts and investors at the Westin New York during which First Solar management presented its spin on growth for 2010.

Not all investors were privy to the live meeting, however. In fact, one notable hedge fund bear on First Solar stock was barred entry from the First Solar event.

Other analysts who maintain a negative outlook on First Solar stock were also reportedly singled out by First Solar management for abuse during the New York presentation. Analysts including Mark Bachman of Pacific Crest Securities have been disappointed by First Solar's overall direction, and after the meeting with First Solar management, Bachman was still ambivalent about First Solar stock.

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