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Lithium Industry News 17 December 2025 - 12 January 2026

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — After-hours Shares of PLS Group Ltd climbed 2.6%, ending Monday at A$4.77, after fluctuating between A$4.64 and A$4.82 during the session. (StockAnalysis) Daily swings in the stock now act as a shorthand for lithium prices, which is why this move is crucial. The sector’s challenge is turning this rebound into lasting strength, not just a fleeting short squeeze. China’s lithium market is leading the charge, with prices shifting quicker than company updates can keep up. Australian miners might see stronger lithium chemical benchmarks gradually boost their realized prices, even when dealing in spodumene
12 January 2026
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Lithium Americas (LAC) stock: U.S. critical-minerals push puts Thacker Pass back in focus next week

Lithium Americas (LAC) stock: U.S. critical-minerals push puts Thacker Pass back in focus next week

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 18:04 EST — Market closed. Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) shares are set to attract attention when U.S. markets open Monday, amid Washington’s efforts to curb dependence on China for key battery minerals. The stock slipped roughly 2.4% Friday, finishing at $5.39 after swinging between $5.31 and $5.64 on volume near 9.9 million shares. This matters because the market is once again viewing lithium miners and developers through the lens of policy, not just as commodity bets. For Lithium Americas, the implications are clear: any shift in U.S. supply support or lithium price forecasts can send
12 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX: PLS) stock slips from fresh high — lithium prices jump, Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group (ASX: PLS) stock slips from fresh high — lithium prices jump, Jan 30 update looms

Sydney, January 10, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited (PLS.AX) shares closed down 3.1% at A$4.65 on Friday, backing away from a 52-week top of A$4.89 hit a session earlier. They traded between A$4.61 and A$4.80 on the day, with about 24.35 million shares changing hands, according to market data. (Investing.com Australia) That pullback matters now because the stock is one of Australia’s cleanest lithium proxies, and the pricing tape in China has been moving fast again. Platts assessed battery‑grade lithium carbonate — a key battery chemical — at 141,000 yuan a metric ton delivered, duty‑paid in
10 January 2026
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Albemarle stock jumps nearly 10% as analysts lift targets on lithium rebound

Albemarle stock jumps nearly 10% as analysts lift targets on lithium rebound

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 13:25 ET — Regular session Albemarle Corp (ALB.N) shares rose 9.9% to $160.62 in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, after closing at $146.13 the day before. The stock hit an intraday high of $164.88. The move matters because Albemarle’s earnings and cash flow tend to track lithium prices, which have been squeezed by a supply glut since late 2022. Investors are now focusing on grid storage — large battery packs that store power for the electricity grid — as a fast-growing source of battery demand. A Reuters report this week said lithium demand for energy
6 January 2026
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PLS Group stock jumps near a 52-week high as lithium prices spike — what investors watch next

PLS Group stock jumps near a 52-week high as lithium prices spike — what investors watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 6, 2026, 16:59 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited shares jumped 9.5% on Tuesday to A$4.84, closing near a 52-week high as lithium-linked stocks held their ground while the broader market slipped. The S&P/ASX 200 ended down 0.5%, but materials gained 1.5%, an ABC market wrap showed. Intelligent Investor+1 The move matters because lithium markets have become a live macro trade again after a long oversupply-driven slump, and investors are quick to reprice miners on any sign of tightening fundamentals. Reuters reported demand growth from grid-scale battery storage — large batteries used to store power for the
6 January 2026
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Rare Metals Stocks Outlook: Silver’s Record Run, Lithium Demand Warning, and Rare Earth Supply Chains in Focus Before Monday’s Open

Rare Metals Stocks Outlook: Silver’s Record Run, Lithium Demand Warning, and Rare Earth Supply Chains in Focus Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 12:42 PM ET — Market Closed U.S. equity markets are closed Sunday, leaving investors in rare metals stocks—from rare earths and graphite to lithium, antimony, silver, and platinum group metals—to digest a headline-heavy stretch that reshaped the near-term setup for the next trading session. The big picture going into Monday is a push-and-pull: a powerful precious-metals surge is lifting sentiment across parts of the mining complex, while fresh signals from China’s EV ecosystem are raising new questions about battery-metal demand in early 2026. Layer on top policy and supply-chain risk—a defining feature of the “critical
28 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited Stock (ASX:PLS) News, Forecasts and Analysis on 26 December 2025: Record Close, Lithium Price Rally and What Investors Are Watching

26 December 2025 PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) is ending 2025 with momentum. After a powerful run into the Christmas break, the stock notched a record closing price of A$4.38 on 24 December, capping a sharp daily rise and leaving the shares within “near-double” territory for the year-to-date move, depending on the comparison point used. The Bull With Australian markets quiet over the holiday period, investor attention has shifted from day-to-day trading to a bigger question: has the stock already priced in the lithium recovery narrative—or is there still upside as the company heads into 2026 with fresh catalysts, new leadership
26 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Lithium Outlook (25 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) Stock Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Lithium Outlook (25 December 2025)

PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) — the company formerly known as Pilbara Minerals — heads into Christmas Day with investors still talking about one thing: momentum. The stock finished the last trading session before the holiday at A$4.38 (24 December 2025 close), according to Yahoo Finance historical pricing for PLS.AX. Yahoo Finance But while 25 December is a “quiet” date for Australian markets and corporate disclosures — the ASX reports no company announcements published today — the PLS news cycle is anything but quiet when you zoom out to the past few sessions. Australian Securities Exchange Between a set date
25 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Gallium Deals Grow, and Lithium Signals Turn Sharper (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Gallium Deals Grow, and Lithium Signals Turn Sharper (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rare metals stocks are ending 2025 with a familiar mix of geopolitics, supply-chain data, and fast-moving technology shifts—only now, the market is increasingly treating “rare metals” as a policy asset class, not just a commodity trade. On December 20, 2025, the clearest signal came from the rare earths corner of the market: China’s rare-earth magnet exports climbed to their second-highest level on record in November, suggesting a partial normalization of shipments after months of licensing friction. At the same time, new “general” export licences and fresh Western processing initiatives are reshaping the long-term investment case for rare earth stocks and
20 December 2025
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Albemarle Stock (NYSE: ALB) Jumps to a Fresh High as Lithium Prices Spike and Analysts Lift Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Albemarle Stock (NYSE: ALB) Jumps to a Fresh High as Lithium Prices Spike and Analysts Lift Targets (Dec. 17, 2025)

Albemarle Corporation stock (NYSE: ALB) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as a renewed rally in lithium prices collides with a wave of updated Wall Street targets. Shares climbed roughly 4%–5% in U.S. trading and touched a fresh 52‑week high around the high‑$130s, according to multiple market data feeds. Investing.com+2MarketScreener+2 Today’s price action isn’t about a single headline. Instead, it reflects a “stack” of catalysts that matter for lithium producers: tightening supply narratives out of China, a clearer demand signal from energy storage, and analysts recalibrating what an earnings recovery could look like if higher lithium
17 December 2025
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SQM Stock Surges on Lithium Price Spike and JPMorgan Upgrade: News, Forecasts and What to Watch (Dec. 17, 2025)

SQM Stock Surges on Lithium Price Spike and JPMorgan Upgrade: News, Forecasts and What to Watch (Dec. 17, 2025)

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE: SQM) — one of the world’s best-known lithium producers — is in focus on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as a sharp move in China’s lithium market and a high-profile Wall Street upgrade combine to lift sentiment across the sector. SQM shares were up sharply in early U.S. trading, changing hands around $69.10 (up about 7.7%) as of 10:12 a.m. ET. Below is a detailed rundown of today’s key news, the latest forecasts and analyst calls, and the catalysts (and risks) investors are watching next. Why SQM stock is rallying today Two storylines
17 December 2025
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Surges on Lithium Rally: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Surges on Lithium Rally: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

SYDNEY — 17 December 2025. PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) shares jumped sharply on Wednesday, extending a volatile week for Australia’s lithium heavyweights as investors rotated back into battery materials on fresh demand optimism. By late afternoon, PLS was up about 5% at roughly A$4.08, after trading between A$3.885 and A$4.110 during the session—leaving it just below its 52‑week high of A$4.20. Intelligent Investor The move wasn’t happening in isolation. Across the ASX, lithium names were among the standout performers, with Liontown and Mineral Resources also rising strongly on the day. Capital Brief Below is what drove PLS Group Limited stock
17 December 2025
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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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