LDK Solar Increases Guidance
LDK Solar Co. (NYSE:LDK) has increased its third quarter revenue outlook and narrowed its expected losses in response to an improving solar market. This is well needed news for the struggling solar company, which is currently holding its lowest amount of cash for close to 4 years. The company expects $180 million in the third quarter of 2013.
LDK is the second largest provider of solar-wafers, trailing only behind GCL-Poly Energy Holdings(HKSE:3800).
Wafers have previously experienced diminished value in the face of weak demand and a glut of solar components. However, the market is experiencing rebound, with panel sales growing 7.7 percent, and wafers gaining 7 percent this year.
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