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NASDAQ:SGML News 17 November 2025 - 5 February 2026

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

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 07:20 EST — Premarket Lithium prices in China took a hit on Friday, with the top-traded lithium carbonate futures contract dropping nearly 9%, repeatedly hitting its daily down-limit at 146,200 yuan per metric ton, according to Shanghai Metals Market. Battery-grade lithium carbonate was valued at an average of 158,000 yuan a ton, down 1,000 yuan from the previous session. The SMM battery-grade index also slipped, falling to 159,477 yuan. SMM reported that upstream sellers hesitated to offer spot cargoes amid the price drop, while the lower levels brought some downstream buyers back into the market.
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

NEW YORK — December 18, 2025 (12:00 p.m. ET) — Energy storage stocks are firmly in focus on U.S. markets today, with many battery and storage-adjacent names posting strong midday gains as investors weigh three converging themes: improving rate-cut optimism, tightening grid capacity (especially in PJM and Texas), and a fresh wave of deal flow in grid-scale batteries and virtual power plants (VPPs). From residential “solar-plus-storage” installers to grid-scale battery integrators—and even upstream lithium suppliers—the sector is reacting to a news cycle dominated by power demand growth, reliability concerns, and accelerating deployment pipelines. Energy Storage Stocks Today: Midday U.S. Market Snapshot
18 December 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 Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML) is back on traders’ radar this Monday, with the stock ripping higher in premarket trading as investors react to a powerful mix of macro lithium news, fresh institutional buying and the company’s latest Q3 2025 results. SGML Stock Jumps More Than 30% in Premarket Trade Sigma Lithium is one of today’s standout premarket gainers in the U.S. market. These sharp moves come after SGML closed last session at $6.06 (Friday), already up about 2.7% on heavy volume of 8.29 million shares—more than double its recent average of 3.85 million. MarketBeat+1 In other words:
17 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:26 GMT — Market closed. Unilever PLC shares ended Friday unchanged at 5,250 pence, after moving between 5,210p and 5,298p, leaving the stock up about 6% over the past week. With London markets shut for the weekend, traders now look to Monday’s open with Unilever’s results due in the days ahead. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The stock’s pause came as the FTSE 100 closed 0.6% higher on Friday, helped by heavyweight banks and after the Bank of England signalled rates could fall if inflation’s drop is sustained. For a defensive name like Unilever, the next catalyst is less
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

7 February 2026
SSE shares closed Friday at 2,510p, up 1.2%, with about 6.6 million shares traded. The company’s transmission arm secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem innovation funding for four projects. Investors adjusted UK rate-cut bets after a split Bank of England decision. SSE maintained 2025/26 earnings guidance and reported a 7% rise in renewables output.
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