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Lithium Americas (LAC) Stock: US Government Stake, Thacker Pass Funding and Outlook to 2030

Lithium Americas (LAC) Stock: US Government Stake, Thacker Pass Funding and Outlook to 2030

As of early December 2025, Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE: LAC; TSX: LAC) has moved from niche lithium developer to geopolitical asset at the center of Washington’s push to onshore critical minerals. The stock has rallied hard on news that the U.S. government will own a slice of the company, even as analysts warn that meaningful cash flow may not arrive until the next decade. The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+1 Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts and analyses on Lithium Americas stock as of 7 December 2025. Where Lithium Americas Stock Stands Now On 5 December 2025,
7 December 2025
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Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) Stock Outlook: Government Stakes, DOE Loans and Lithium Rebound – December 6, 2025 Update

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) Stock Outlook: Government Stakes, DOE Loans and Lithium Rebound – December 6, 2025 Update

As lithium prices jump and Washington deepens its backing for U.S. battery supply chains, Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE: LAC) sits at the center of the EV metals story. Here’s what the latest news, forecasts, and analyses mean for LAC stock right now. Published: December 6, 2025Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Always do your own research or consult a licensed advisor before investing. Key Takeaways for LAC Stock Today Lithium Americas Stock Snapshot on December 6, 2025 At the latest available trade, LAC changes hands near US$5.33, slightly below recent levels and off
6 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock on December 6, 2025: Government Push, Q3 Surge and 2026 Forecast After a 200% Rally

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock on December 6, 2025: Government Push, Q3 Surge and 2026 Forecast After a 200% Rally

Published: December 6, 2025 – Informational only, not investment advice. D-Wave Quantum stock today: a wildly volatile 2025 winner D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has turned into one of 2025’s most explosive – and controversial – technology trades. As of the close on Friday, December 5, 2025, QBTS finished around $27 per share, down roughly 6% on the day after an earlier run-up.MarketBeat That pullback comes after an extraordinary year in which: At a recent price near $27, market cap sits around $10 billion, with a free float above 340 million shares and short interest close to 19% of float
6 December 2025
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Surges on Government Push and Analyst Upgrades: Full 2025 Outlook and 2026 Forecast

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Surges on Government Push and Analyst Upgrades: Full 2025 Outlook and 2026 Forecast

As of the afternoon on December 4, 2025, D‑Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is trading around $28.37, up roughly 13% on the day, after hitting an intraday high of about $28.52 on heavy volume of more than 31 million shares. Over the last year, the stock has swung between $2.88 and $46.75, underscoring just how volatile this quantum computing pure‑play has become. MarketBeat Year to date, various analyses put QBTS up roughly 170%–200% in 2025, even after sharp pullbacks from its October peak near $46.75.Investors.com+1 That explosive move has pushed D‑Wave into the center of speculative tech trading, but it’s
4 December 2025
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LAC Stock on December 2, 2025: Government Stake, DOE Loan Drawdown and Lithium Price Rally – Full 2026–2030 Outlook

LAC Stock on December 2, 2025: Government Stake, DOE Loan Drawdown and Lithium Price Rally – Full 2026–2030 Outlook

On December 2, 2025, Lithium Americas Corp (NewCo) (NYSE: LAC) is trading around $5.34, up fractionally on the day, with intraday volume above 8.2 million shares. That small move hides a huge year: LAC is up roughly 75–80% year‑to‑date, after a dramatic autumn rally driven by three big forces: Below is a detailed, Google‑News‑ready rundown of where LAC stock stands today, what’s driving it, and how analysts see the 2026–2030 story.(This article is for information only and is not investment advice.) 1. LAC stock today: price, performance and volatility According to MarketBeat, Lithium Americas started 2025 near $2.97; at today’s levels around $5.30, the stock is up about
2 December 2025
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Australia Unveils Biggest Defence Overhaul in 50 Years to Tackle Cost Blowouts

Australia Unveils Biggest Defence Overhaul in 50 Years to Tackle Cost Blowouts

Canberra — 1 December 2025: The Albanese government has announced the most significant shake‑up of Australia’s defence bureaucracy in half a century, creating a powerful new Defence Delivery Agency (DDA) to rein in multibillion‑dollar cost blowouts and years of delays across major military projects. ABC+1 The new body will merge three of Defence’s most important acquisition and sustainment arms and report directly to ministers, as Canberra prepares to spend an extra A$70 billion on defence over the next decade in an increasingly contested Indo‑Pacific. 9News+2Defence Ministers+2 What the government has announced Under the reforms unveiled in Canberra today, the government
1 December 2025
‘Best Text Message Ever’: Albanese Government Begins 20% Student Debt Cut for 3 Million Australians – What It Means for You Today (22 November 2025)

‘Best Text Message Ever’: Albanese Government Begins 20% Student Debt Cut for 3 Million Australians – What It Means for You Today (22 November 2025)

A once‑in‑a‑generation overhaul of Australia’s student loan system is finally hitting people’s accounts, with the Albanese Government’s promised 20% cut to all HELP and other study debts officially rolling out from today. Around 100,000 Australians will see their balances drop this weekend, with about 3 million people set to share in a $16 billion wipe‑out over the next few weeks. 9News+2News.com.au+2 At the same time, a higher income threshold for compulsory repayments has kicked in, meaning many graduates won’t have to start paying back their loans until they earn $67,000 a year, up from $54,435. ministers.dewr.gov.au+1 What’s happening today? From
22 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Falls as Reeves Tax U‑Turn Triggers Gilt Sell‑Off and Global Tech Jitters – 14 November 2025

London, 14 November 2025 — The UK stock market closed lower on Friday as investors dumped British government bonds and marked down banks, property stocks and other domestic names after reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to raise income tax in this month’s high‑stakes Autumn Budget. A global sell‑off in technology shares and fresh worries about China’s economy added to the pressure on the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. London South East+2The Guardian+2 Market snapshot: FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 retreat from record territory The FTSE 100 closed down 109 points, or 1.1%, at 9,698.37, having traded as
14 November 2025
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Universal Credit Surges by 1.1 Million as UK Jobless Rate Hits 5% — What the New DWP Data Means for Starmer’s Government

Universal Credit Surges by 1.1 Million as UK Jobless Rate Hits 5% — What the New DWP Data Means for Starmer’s Government

Published: 12 November 2025 The UK welfare landscape shifted sharply this autumn. Fresh figures show 8.3 million people are now on Universal Credit (UC), up from 7.2 million a year ago—a rise of 1.1 million that coincides with unemployment ticking up to 5% in the three months to September. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says the jump partly reflects the ongoing transfer of people from older “legacy” benefits into UC, but it also lands amid a cooling jobs market that will test the Labour government’s economic plans. GOV.UK+2Office for National Statistics+2 The headline numbers Sky News, reflecting the
12 November 2025
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Japan’s ‘Bold’ Stimulus Draft Moves Forward: Bigger Spending, AI/Chips/Shipbuilding Push as Panel Urges an Even Larger Package (Nov 12, 2025)

Japan’s ‘Bold’ Stimulus Draft Moves Forward: Bigger Spending, AI/Chips/Shipbuilding Push as Panel Urges an Even Larger Package (Nov 12, 2025)

TOKYO — November 12, 2025 — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first stimulus package came into clearer focus today as a government draft pledged to increase spending “without hesitation” and channel “bold and strategic” investment into crisis‑management and growth sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and shipbuilding. The draft also outlines subsidies to lower utility and gasoline bills, aid for firms hit by U.S. tariffs, and a likely rise in defense outlays, with a supplementary budget to follow later this fiscal year. While the headline size isn’t fixed yet, a Daiwa Securities note cited by Reuters said extra‑budget spending could reach
12 November 2025
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Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

No, the IRS Isn’t Sending New “Stimulus” Checks in November 2025 — What the $2,000 Tariff Dividend Proposal Really Means

Updated: November 12, 2025 Rumors are ricocheting across social media that the IRS will drop fresh “stimulus” money into Americans’ bank accounts this month. That’s false. There is no new federal stimulus check scheduled for November 2025, and the IRS hasn’t announced any direct deposits. Local outlets that reviewed the claims are urging caution, noting that many viral posts are misreading old programs or state-only payments. KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco+1 At the same time, President Donald Trump is promoting a “$2,000 tariff dividend” idea — a separate proposal that’s not law and not an IRS payment. Independent budget analysts
12 November 2025
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Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Silver Price Today (12 Nov 2025): XAG/USD holds near $51.8 as markets eye U.S. CPI and a House vote to reopen government

Updated: November 12, 2025, 11:38 UTC Key takeaways Live price snapshot (12 Nov 2025) What changed today (Nov 12) Why silver is reacting this way Silver’s short‑term path is tied closely to the U.S. dollar and interest‑rate expectations. With traders pricing in a strong chance of a December Fed cut, dips in the dollar have tended to lift XAG/USD; conversely, any dollar rebound caps intraday rallies. Today’s Reuters market wrap captured that push‑pull, noting silver up about 1% near $51.76 as gold steadied into the House vote. Reuters Beyond the day‑to‑day macro, structural dynamics remain supportive: the Silver Institute projected
12 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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