The semiconductor-equipment manufacturer's move into the solar-panel market has lowered margins for now, but the long-term opportunity remains attractive, according to Morningstar's Andy Ng.
Operational and financial improvements at alternative-energy firm Ormat Technologies have underscored the stock's bargain price, says Morningstar's Mark Barnett.
Matthews Japan manager Taizo Ishida on the rising importance of Asian markets to Japanese companies and the need for a long time horizon in the region.