Why First Solar Stock Popped 11%

Shares of thin-film solar specialist First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) jumped more than 11% in early trading and are holding onto an 8.7% gain in 2:15 p.m. EST trading. First solar isn't alone -- lots of other solar stocks are having a good day today. But First Solar's gain is more curious than most.

Because First Solar just got downgraded.

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