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Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate index fell 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per ton Thursday, with futures briefly hitting their daily limit down. SQM shares sank 7% in U.S. premarket trading, while Albemarle slipped 1.2%. Tianqi Lithium plans to raise $750 million via share placement and convertible bonds, and aims to sell part of its SQM stake. Zimbabwe reported an 11% rise in 2025 spodumene exports, but revenue was flat.
5 February 2026
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Lithium price jumps again in China as battery makers restock; Albemarle, peers firm in premarket

Lithium price jumps again in China as battery makers restock; Albemarle, peers firm in premarket

China’s spot lithium carbonate price jumped 6.14% to 181,500 yuan per ton Monday, fueling gains in U.S.-listed lithium stocks during premarket trading. The most active Chinese lithium futures contract fell 6.56% after an early rally. U.S. miners Albemarle, SQM, Sigma Lithium, and Lithium Americas all advanced. China’s securities regulator said it will open nickel and lithium carbonate futures to foreign investors.
26 January 2026
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Lithium price whipsaws after China futures hit down-limit; Albemarle, SQM ease before U.S. open

Lithium price whipsaws after China futures hit down-limit; Albemarle, SQM ease before U.S. open

China’s top-traded lithium carbonate futures fell nearly 9% Friday, repeatedly hitting daily down-limits at 146,200 yuan per ton. Leading lithium miners Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas slipped in U.S. premarket trading as policy shifts in Washington and Brazil fueled supply concerns. Brazil’s Labor Ministry ordered waste pile closures at Sigma Lithium’s Grota do Cirilo mine, citing safety risks.
16 January 2026
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Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy storage stocks jumped at midday, with Sunrun up 7.7%, SES AI 7.4%, and Enphase 5.3%. Tesla and Fluence each rose 4.4%. Generac fell 3.5%. PJM’s latest capacity auction hit a record price cap, missing its reserve margin target by over 6,600 MW, as data center demand surged.
18 December 2025
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Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock News Today, Nov. 19, 2025: Premarket Surge, Options Frenzy and Q3 Rebound

Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock News Today, Nov. 19, 2025: Premarket Surge, Options Frenzy and Q3 Rebound

Sigma Lithium surged 31% to $10.21 in premarket trading Wednesday, after a two-day rally that lifted shares nearly 70% since Friday’s close. Options traders bought 10,999 call contracts Monday, about 130% above normal volume. Q3 net revenue rose 69% to $28.5 million, but the company posted a net loss of $11.6 million. SGML closed Tuesday at $7.77, down 3.1% on the day.
19 November 2025
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Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock Soars in Premarket as Lithium Demand Hopes Collide With Q3 2025 Turnaround

Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock Soars in Premarket as Lithium Demand Hopes Collide With Q3 2025 Turnaround

Sigma Lithium shares surged over 30% in premarket U.S. trading Monday, hitting as high as $8.20 on volume exceeding 12 million shares. The rally follows strong Q3 2025 results and a bullish lithium demand forecast from China’s Ganfeng Lithium. Sigma closed Friday at $6.06, up 2.7% on heavy volume. Lithium futures in Guangzhou jumped 9% after Ganfeng projected 30% demand growth in 2026.
17 November 2025
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Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. Stake Rumor – EV Boom, Lithium Prices & 2025 Outlook

US Government Takes 5% Stake in Lithium Americas – LAC Stock Soars

The U.S. Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in its Thacker Pass lithium mine joint venture with GM, Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed. Lithium Americas shares jumped nearly 90% on initial reports of the deal. The DOE stake coincides with talks to renegotiate a $2.26 billion government loan for the Nevada project. Thacker Pass could boost U.S. lithium output by 40,000 tonnes per year.
1 October 2025
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  • Soybeans Mixed at Midday as USDA Report Looms and Crude Oil Falls
    April 9, 2026, 1:51 AM EDT. Soybeans showed mixed trading midday: front-month contracts rose 1 to 2 cents, while deferred months slipped slightly. The national average cash soybeans price increased by 2.25 cents to $10.92 1/2. Soymeal futures gained 50 cents, but soy oil declined by 190 to 204 points. Crude oil prices dropped $18.32 after a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on countries supplying weapons to Iran, adding geopolitical tensions. Market watchers anticipate minimal change in Thursday's USDA WASDE report, with soybean carryout estimates near 349 mbu. Export sales data will provide further insight amid forecasts for moderate old and new crop soybean and meal sales.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 1:53 AM EDT Soybeans Mixed at Midday as USDA Report Looms and Crude Oil Falls April 9, 2026, 1:51 AM EDT. Soybeans showed mixed trading midday: front-month contracts rose 1 to 2 cents, while deferred months slipped slightly. The national average cash soybeans price increased by 2.25 cents to $10.92 1/2. Soymeal futures gained 50 cents, but soy oil declined by 190 to 204 points. Crude oil prices dropped $18.32 after a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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