PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), STEC (Nasdaq: STEC), Cerner (Nasdaq: CERN), Harmonic (Nasdaq: HLIT) and TSMC (NYSE: TSM).

In a repeat of his July performance, Editor Paul McWilliams was spot on during the October earnings season. Not only did he peg the numbers at Intel, SanDisk and Apple again, his accuracy has been so uncanny it led one of his readers to comment, "It's almost as though Paul wrote the scripts."

Investors who are serious about maximizing returns and minimizing risks will find McWilliams' ongoing earnings season coverage, which began with his highly acclaimed State of Tech series and is now focusing on real-time earnings analysis, invaluable. To get the inside scoop and his detailed previews for the companies reporting this week, investors have the opportunity to take a free 21-day test ride with Next Inning. With this, investors will see firsthand how McWilliams has delivered a year-to-date return of 69% and will receive real-time access to his commentary. To take advantage of this offer, please visit the following link:

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McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports:

-- What drives the profits and stock prices for solar companies like First Solar? Are trailing fundamental measurements a good way to value solar stocks? What companies in the solar industry should investors consider today and which should be avoided? Read about the players in the solar industry in McWilliams special report on green technology.

-- Does STEC still have further to run before its competition catches up? Might short sellers in STEC cover their positions ahead of earnings, leading to a rally in the stock? Why does McWilliams think STEC will beat expectations when it reports next week? What does he think investors holding STEC should do now?

-- Why might Cerner be better positioned than its competitors to reap benefits from the government's drive to modernize medical records technology? What edges does Cerner have with the current administration and what step did it recently take to endear itself to the Department of Health and Human Services? Could Cerner's strategy notably raise the earnings outlook for the company in 2010?

-- Is Harmonic positioned to get back on track after an earnings miss at the beginning of the year made investors nervous? What are the primary strengths McWilliams sees at Harmonic and how does he see them playing out?

-- Is TSMC likely to surpass analyst expectations for both revenue and forward guidance in its upcoming earnings report? Does McWilliams think it's time for investors to accumulate shares of TSMC?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 228% since its inception versus 22% for the S&P 500.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks. Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

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