Top Solar Stocks To Invest In 2014

On Thursday, ReneSola (NYSE: SOL  ) will release its latest quarterly results. The key to making smart investment decisions on stocks reporting earnings is to anticipate how they'll do before they announce results, leaving you fully prepared to respond quickly to whatever inevitable surprises arise. That way, you'll be less likely to make an uninformed knee-jerk reaction to news that turns out to be exactly the wrong move.

The solar industry has been going through a major upheaval lately, and as a small Chinese solar company, ReneSola has been right in the middle of it. With failures starting to emerge among the numerous Chinese players in the solar market, investors are questioning which companies will survive. Let's take an early look at what's been happening with ReneSola over the past quarter and what we're likely to see in its quarterly report.

Top Solar Stocks To Invest In 2014: PIMCO Municipal Income Fund(PMF)

PIMCO Municipal Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. It is co managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a top down stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It conducts in house research using proprietary models. PIMCO Municipal Income Fund was formed on June 29, 2001 and is domiciled in the United States.

Top Solar Stocks To Invest In 2014: CarMax Inc(KMX)

CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. It also sells vehicles that do not meet its retail standards to licensed dealers through on-site wholesale auctions, as well as sells new vehicles under franchise agreements. In addition, the company provides customers financing alternatives through its finance operation, CarMax Auto Finance, as well as through its third-party financing providers. Further, it offers a range of other related products and services, including the sale of extended service plans, guaranteed asset protection, and accessories; the appraisal and purchase of vehicles directly from consumers; and vehicle repair services. As of December 21, 2011, the company operated 107 used car superstores in 52 markets. CarMax, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Paul]

  In Q4 2010, Buffett unloaded the remainder of his stake in the company by selling 7,725,900 shares at an average price of $21.73.

  For the FY ended 28 February 2011, CarMax’s revenues increased 20% to $8.98 billion, and GAAP EPS rose by 32.5% to $1.67. The next earnings release is on June 22. For Q1 2012, analysts estimate that the company will earn $0.48 per share, an increase of 8.08% over Q1 2011, and generate revenues of $2.5 billion, an increase of 11.06% over Q1 2011. The company also has a debt to equity ratio of 1.79.

  In 2010, U.S. light vehicle sales volume rebounded 11%, to nearly 11.6 million. For the automotive retailers sub-industry, S&P believes that the bottom has been reached in the current sales cycle. We agree, and place a price target of $37, which offers modest capital appreciation. Buy KMX. CarMax currently operates 104 used car superstores in 50 markets.

Top 5 Warren Buffett Stocks To Own Right Now: Tatmar Ventures Inc. (TAT.V)

Highway 50 Gold Corp., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral resource properties in Canada and the United States. The company explores primarily for gold and silver ores. It owns interests in the Golden Brew property located in Lander County, Nevada; and the Lookout Property situated in Fort Steele Mining Division, British Columbia. The company was formerly known as Tatmar Ventures Inc. and changed its name to Highway 50 Gold Corp. in July 2011. Highway 50 Gold Corp. was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.