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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.
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.
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.
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.

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  • Lexington Gold Ltd Sees Change in Major Holdings Notification
    June 29, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Lexington Gold Ltd, a non-UK issuer, reported a change in major shareholdings. Pure Ice Ltd, registered in Charlestown, Nevis, notified the company and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on June 26, 2026, that it crossed a 19.10% threshold of voting rights, totaling 19.10% of the company's 90,516,513 voting rights. The shareholder named is James Brearley Crest Nominees Limited, based in Blackpool, UK. This update follows a previous notification at 18.73%. The notification relates to an acquisition or disposal of voting rights, reflecting active changes in shareholder control.

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Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

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IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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