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Lithium price surge puts Albemarle stock back in play before the open

Lithium price surge puts Albemarle stock back in play before the open

Albemarle shares rose 0.6% to $159.20 in premarket trading Friday after Baird upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $210, citing higher lithium prices. Spot battery-grade lithium carbonate in China jumped 6,000 yuan to 133,500 yuan on Jan. 7, while futures briefly hit 147,000 yuan. Jefferies also lifted its Albemarle target to $167 earlier this week. Peers traded mixed ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
9 January 2026
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Lithium prices keep climbing — Albemarle stock edges up premarket on fresh upgrades

Lithium prices keep climbing — Albemarle stock edges up premarket on fresh upgrades

Albemarle rose 2.2% to $161.57 in premarket trading Thursday after analysts raised price targets, citing higher lithium prices and demand for energy storage. China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate spot prices climbed by up to 5,000 yuan per ton, while futures swung sharply. Other lithium stocks traded mixed. China’s industry ministry warned battery makers about overcapacity risks.
8 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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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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Energy Storage Stocks Today: Tesla, Fluence, Enphase, Sunrun and Albemarle React as AI Data Centers, Policy Deadlines and Lithium Forecasts Collide (Dec. 16, 2025)

Energy Storage Stocks Today: Tesla, Fluence, Enphase, Sunrun and Albemarle React as AI Data Centers, Policy Deadlines and Lithium Forecasts Collide (Dec. 16, 2025)

Ford announced a $19.5 billion writedown tied to its EV strategy and plans a $2 billion push into energy storage services for AI data centers. Tesla rose 0.9% to $479, while Fluence dropped 5.3% to $20.38 in early afternoon trading. Sunrun fell 1.4% despite Texas partnership news. Albemarle slipped 0.9% as lithium demand forecasts shifted to prioritize energy storage system shipments.
16 December 2025
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Albemarle Stock Soars on UBS Upgrade: What the Lithium Rebound Means for ALB in 2025–2026

Albemarle Stock Soars on UBS Upgrade: What the Lithium Rebound Means for ALB in 2025–2026

Albemarle shares closed at $125.19 on Friday, up 5% and near a 52-week high, after UBS upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $185. The company reported better-than-expected Q3 2025 results, tightened spending, and guided to the top end of its 2025 outlook. ALB stock has gained over 100% in six months, but remains far below its 2022 peak above $325.
6 December 2025
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Albemarle Stock (ALB) in December 2025: Forecast, Analyst Upgrades and Lithium Market Outlook

Albemarle Stock (ALB) in December 2025: Forecast, Analyst Upgrades and Lithium Market Outlook

Albemarle shares closed at $126.49 on December 3, down 1.29% but just 4.8% off their 52-week high after a 133% six-month rally. Trading volume topped 4.1 million shares, above average, amid analyst upgrades from Baird and Deutsche Bank, both raising price targets but maintaining neutral ratings. The stock’s rebound follows renewed optimism for lithium demand in EVs and energy storage.
4 December 2025
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Albemarle (ALB) Soars as Lithium Prices Spike and Argus Lifts Target to $140 – What Investors Need to Know Today (17 November 2025)

Albemarle (ALB) Soars as Lithium Prices Spike and Argus Lifts Target to $140 – What Investors Need to Know Today (17 November 2025)

Albemarle shares surged 8–9% on November 17, 2025, trading above $120 and hitting a 52-week high as lithium prices in China jumped 9% to a one-year peak. Argus Research raised its price target to $140, citing an earnings recovery and strong balance sheet. Empower Advisory Group increased its stake by 11.4%. Albemarle beat Q3 revenue and EPS expectations but remains loss-making.
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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