Earnings Releases, New Product Launches, Product Reach Expansion, and Awards - Analyst Notes on First Solar, SanDisk, Adobe, Cree and TI

NEW YORK, May 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE), Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) and Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: TXN). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2238-100free.

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First Solar, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 6, 2014, First Solar, Inc. (First Solar) announced financial results for Q1 2014. The Company reported net sales of $950.2 million, up 25.8% YoY. Net income during the quarter increased to $112.0 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, from $59.1 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, in Q1 2013. Analysts had expected the Company to report earnings per share of $0.56 on revenues of $837.9 million for Q1 2014, according to the consensus estimates from Reuters. "We delivered strong earnings in the first quarter and are increasing our financial guidance for the year based on these results," said Jim Hughes, CEO of First Solar. First Solar now expects its full-year 2014 diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.80, compared to prior guidance of $2.20 to $2.60. On May 6, 2014, the stock closed at $67.45, up 1.42%. The full analyst notes on First Solar are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2238-FSLR-09May2014.pdf

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SanDisk Corporation Analyst Notes
On April 30, 2014, SanDisk Corporation (SanDisk) announced the Optimus MAX Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) solid state drive (SSD) -- the industry's first 4TB1 SAS SSD. According to Sandisk, Optimus MAX SSD is the first true replacement for legacy mission-critical data center SAS Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), as its capacity achieves a capacity point that far outpaces today's highest-capacity 2.5" 10K and 15K rpm SAS HDDs. Sandisk stated that Optimus MAX SSD delivers SAS performance and functionality at a revolutionary price point which was earlier only available in SATA-based SSDs. John Scaramuzzo, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Storage Solutions, SanDisk, said, "The Optimus MAX eliminates the need for compromises. We believe that the Optimus MAX will be a disruptive force within the storage industry, catalyzing many organizations to make the switch from their HDD-prominent data center infrastructures to SSDs." The full analyst notes on SanDisk are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2238-SNDK-09May2014.pdf

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Adobe Systems Inc. Analyst Notes
On April 29, 2014, Adobe Systems Inc. (Adobe) announced Adobe ColdFusion 11 Enterprise Edition -- an all-in-one application server providing a single platform to developers to build and install various web and mobile applications in enterprise environments. As per the Company, Adobe ColdFusion 11 comprises of new features that speed up mobile application development, testing, debugging, and deployment by taking advantage of developers' ColdFusion expertise. Moreover, Adobe stated that ColdFusion allows developers to add peace-of-mind with secure profile, default server lockdown, and other security enhancements. Naresh Gupta, Senior Vice President, Print and Publishing, Adobe, said, "Adobe ColdFusion 11 provides a complete end-to-end mobile development platform for creation, debugging as well as testing applications across multiple devices, enhanced PDF capabilities and greater security." The full analyst notes on Adobe are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2238-ADBE-09May2014.pdf

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Cree, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 6, 2014, Cree Inc. (Cree) announced the availability expansion of Series Cree LED Bulb across The Home Depot stores nationwide. According to the Company, the TW Series Cree LED Bulb produces an extraordinary Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 93, and displays true and natural colors which are idyllic for use in kitchens, bathrooms and closets, where color quality matters most. The Company informed that the TW Series Cree LED Bulbs use 78% less energy and endures 25 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Cree stated that the bulbs turn on instantaneously, can be dimmed with standard dimmers and are supported by 10-year limited consumer warranty. Norbert Hiller, Executive Vice President, Lighting, Cree, said, "Expanding the availability of the TW Series Cree® LED Bulb is another example of Cree's commitment to driving 100 percent LED adoption, providing a no-compromise alternative to inefficient lighting with the industry's best color quality." The full analyst notes on Cree are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2238-CREE-09May2014.pdf

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Texas Instruments Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 1, 2014, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced the winners of its fifth annual TI Founders Community Service Awards (CSA). The Company recognized ten individuals and five teams of volunteers for their exceptional community service endeavors. TI informed that for each award, it will make a contribution of $1,000 on the winners' behalf to the approved nonprofit agency where they volunteered. This year's total $15,000 contribution will benefit communities near TI sites in the U.S., Asia and Europe. The full analyst notes on TI are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2238-TXN-09May2014.pdf

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