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.
Brett Meili joined U.S. Bancorp Fund Services as legal counsel to provide support for the organizations' growing alternative investment products and services.