But no one cares about inefficient equipment because most people who install panels do so for publicity and marketing rather than for energy.
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Here are some sectors and stocks that could benefit depending on who wins the White House.
Zynga downgraded to 'neutral,' and First Solar is downgraded to 'negative.'
Coal-related stocks would get a boost, while alternative-energy names would likely become short candidates.
Stocks are lower at midday and the sluggish trading environment persists as investors remain on the sidelines ahead of Bernanke speech.
Stocks slide following the European Central Bank president's press conference.
Europe accounts for a major portion of the panel manufacturer's global sales.
Companies face major hurdles as European support for the industry lags.
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