MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (WFR)

EriKarju (98.82) Submitted: 10/09/06 1:19 PM : Start Price: $35.50 WFR Score: 61.24

Shortage of polysilicone should continue for couple of years. MEMC is currently only major manufacturer of polysilicone with significant uncommitted capacity. Should be committed soon at good price. This company fits Peter Lynch criteria: "select com...

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PoorLibrarian (46.74) Submitted: 8/24/06 9:08 PM : Start Price: $35.45 WFR Score: 57.55

MEMC Electronic Materials is perfectly poised to take advantage of the general demand for polysilicon from both the semiconductor market (without limiting exposure to any specific company or format) and the solar power market.

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Rich1965 (39.36) Submitted: 5/10/07 12:36 PM : Start Price: $60.27 WFR Score: 6.98

MEMC is a great company with a broad range of products. They have chip makers in their pocket and solar in a completely different industry. Cramer called this one and I will hold it a long time.

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goldguru (87.20) Submitted: 9/27/06 2:40 AM : Start Price: $38.30 WFR Score: 48.82

MEMC is a leading global supplier of wafers to the semiconductor industry. Wafers are the fundamental building block on which nearly all microelectronic applications are made. These applications, or “devices�, make possible the Internet and elect...

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SpiffyGuyJoel (97.13) Submitted: 2/27/07 5:47 PM : Start Price: $51.35 WFR Score: 17.06

There is a very real shortage in silicon production that will be around for several years. MEMC has long term contracts for the silicon for capacity it hasn't even built yet. The shortage is so bad Ever-Q gave MEMC a 33% stake in the company for th...

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rughetta (< 20) Submitted: 12/06/07 4:37 PM : Start Price: $80.30 WFR Score: -14.97

Upside possibilities: Experienced supplier of polysilicon and high quality 100 mm, 200 mm, and 300 mm single crystal silicon ingots and wafers for the semiconductor induxtry. Rising demand for polysilicon to makers of solar photovoltaic cells. Ver...

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jacobj6 (< 20) Submitted: 3/26/07 9:44 PM : Start Price: $62.99 WFR Score: -1.00

1) MEMC plays, and is working its way toward dominating, not one but TWO HOT industries!!! TECH-Memory and all other chips circutry, and my favorite and not so cyclical.... the alternative but not too much ENERGY SECTOR - solar! Ted Turner i...

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michaelid (72.12) Submitted: 4/10/07 5:58 PM : Start Price: $60.43 WFR Score: 3.73

MEMC is one of only a few manufacturers of polysilicon, used in solar collectors. Demand is high, and getting higher by the day. MEMC's order book is full to the end of next year, and they are expanding capacity to meet the incredible demand projecte...

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KatWoman50 (95.17) Submitted: 5/02/07 12:07 PM : Start Price: $58.94 WFR Score: 8.66

Down 13% on earnings announcement of 100% 1Q rise in profits. Somehow this was seen by analysts as a dissapointment. Can't double down in CAPS so ended my winning pick and repicked thinking it will bounce back quickly. Dropped a few more points befor...

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gebby009 (< 20) Submitted: 3/17/07 1:27 PM : Start Price: $55.16 WFR Score: 8.94

This company has given a 3 and 5 year forecast of earnings of $5 and $7. follow the companies outlook and dont listen to naysayers. they are critical to the solar industry. this is a 30 year play for investors(think children)

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