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NASDAQ:LAC 3 October 2025 - 2 February 2026

Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate prices fell to 154,434 yuan per ton Monday, with futures swinging between 132,400 and 152,800 yuan. U.S.-listed lithium producers Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas dropped up to 10.5% in premarket trading. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF lost nearly 5%. Traders are watching for fresh demand signals from China and upcoming earnings reports.
2 February 2026
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Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

U.S.-listed lithium stocks rose in premarket trading after lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion fund for a critical-minerals reserve. Albemarle gained 0.4%, SQM jumped 2.7%, and Lithium Americas climbed 3.6%. In China, spot lithium carbonate prices fell to 160,260 yuan per ton Thursday after futures surged earlier in January.
15 January 2026
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Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

China confirmed Thursday it has begun issuing “general licences” to speed rare earth exports, but did not disclose the number or terms. U.S.-listed rare metals stocks traded mixed at midday, with MP Materials flat at $52.03, Energy Fuels up 2.9%, and Lithium Americas down 1.8%. Investors weighed Beijing’s move against ongoing U.S. efforts to localize supply chains.
18 December 2025
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Dow Soars to Record as Fed Cut Fever Grips Wall Street – Nasdaq Sags on Tech Slide – US Stock Market Today

Dow Soars to Record as Fed Cut Fever Grips Wall Street – Nasdaq Sags on Tech Slide – US Stock Market Today

The Dow Jones closed up 0.8% at a record 46,873.59 and the S&P 500 gained 0.2% to 6,726.74 on October 3, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.2% after early highs. Utilities led sector gains as tech stocks lagged, with Nvidia down 1.6% and Tesla off 3.3%. Lithium Americas surged nearly 30% after a U.S. government equity deal. Rate-cut hopes and weak economic data drove trading amid a continued government shutdown.
3 October 2025
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