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Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. ‘White Gold’ Deal – Experts Weigh In

Lithium Americas (LAC) Stock Soars on U.S. ‘White Gold’ Stake Amid EV Boom – What’s Next?

Lithium Americas Corp. shares surged over 200% in 2025 after the U.S. Department of Energy agreed to take equity stakes and provide a $2.2 billion loan for its Thacker Pass lithium project. The stock peaked above $10 in October before retreating to $6.72 on Oct. 24. Construction at Thacker Pass began after a $435 million initial loan drawdown. Analyst price targets remain below current levels.
Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. ‘White Gold’ Deal – Experts Weigh In

Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. ‘White Gold’ Deal – Experts Weigh In

Lithium Americas Corp. shares jumped from C$3 to over $10 USD in two weeks after the U.S. agreed to a $2.26 billion DOE loan for its Thacker Pass mine and took equity stakes. The stock closed at $10.05 USD on Oct. 14, up 19.2% for the day, valuing LAC at $2.4 billion. Most analysts now rate LAC a “Hold,” with price targets around $5–6, citing high valuation and delayed revenue.
15 October 2025
Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars as US Govt Takes 5% Stake – Analysts Weigh In on EV Lithium Boom

Lithium Americas Stock Soars on Government ‘White Gold’ Deal – Can the Rally Last?

Lithium Americas shares hit a 52-week high near $10 after the U.S. Department of Energy agreed to take a 5% equity stake and provide a $2.23 billion loan for its Thacker Pass project. The stock is up over 300% from spring lows, but analysts remain divided, with most targets far below current prices. Insider selling and sharp price swings have fueled volatility. Uncertainty over future U.S. policy has tempered recent gains.
14 October 2025
Washington’s Greenland Rare Earth Gambit: Critical Metals Soars as U.S. Eyes Strategic Stake

Washington’s Greenland Rare Earth Gambit: Critical Metals Soars as U.S. Eyes Strategic Stake

Critical Metals Corp shares jumped over 60% on Oct. 6 after reports the U.S. is in talks to buy an equity stake tied to Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth project. A White House official said no deal is imminent and “nothing is close” with the company. The proposed $50 million grant would give the U.S. about 8% ownership if converted. The Tanbreez deposit is among the world’s largest rare earth resources.
Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars as US Govt Takes 5% Stake – Analysts Weigh In on EV Lithium Boom

Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars on U.S. ‘White Gold’ Stake – Latest News, Stock Rally & Expert Outlook

Lithium Americas secured a $2.26 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan in October 2025 for its Thacker Pass lithium project, with the DOE and GM now holding equity stakes. LAC’s stock more than doubled in 2025, spiking 23% on news of the federal deal. The company remains pre-revenue, reporting a $13 million Q2 net loss but is fully funded for construction. Wall Street consensus rates the stock “Hold” with a $5.10 price target.
QuantumScape Stock Soars on Solid-State Battery Breakthrough – 3-Day Rally and Sector Shake-Up

QuantumScape Stock Soars on Solid-State Battery Breakthrough – 3-Day Rally and Sector Shake-Up

QuantumScape shares closed at $15.92 on Oct 3, up 11.3% and near a 52-week high after announcing a co-development deal with Corning for ceramic battery separators. The stock has surged about 170% year-to-date. Trading volume spiked as the rally triggered momentum buying. Most analysts still rate QS a “Sell/Reduce,” citing no revenue and a $9 billion valuation.
Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars as US Govt Takes 5% Stake – Analysts Weigh In on EV Lithium Boom

Lithium Americas 2025: Surging Stock, Big Bets and How It Stacks Up Against Lithium Giants

Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) shares more than doubled in 2025, surging from around $3 to $9 after securing a $2.26 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan and a 5% federal equity stake for its Thacker Pass project. General Motors also invested $330 million for a 9.4% stake. LAC remains pre-revenue, posting a $13 million Q2 loss, and analysts’ average price target sits well below current levels.
Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars as US Govt Takes 5% Stake – Analysts Weigh In on EV Lithium Boom

U.S. Govt Bets on “White Gold”: Lithium Americas Stock Explodes as DOE Takes Stake

Lithium Americas (LAC) stock jumped over 20–30% to new 52-week highs after announcing a $2.26 billion U.S. DOE loan partnership, with trading volume spiking to nearly five times normal. The company’s market cap stands near $2 billion, despite minimal revenue and a $24.8 million H1 loss, supported by $509 million in cash. Construction advances at Thacker Pass, with first steel installed and 300 workers on site. Analyst consensus remains Hold, with price targets averaging $5.
Tawana Resources (TAWNF) 2025 Stock Skyrocket: Lithium Revival or Mirage?

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) — 2025 Q4 Deep‑Dive: U.S. Energy Stake Drives Surge, While Markets Brace for Lithium’s Next Chapter

Lithium Americas shares jumped 23–24% to $7.04 on Oct. 1, 2025, after the U.S. Department of Energy agreed to take 5% equity stakes in the company and its Thacker Pass project, unlocking $435 million from a $2.26 billion loan. Thacker Pass reached final investment decision in April, with construction underway and production targeted for late 2027.
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.
DFLI Pops 11% as Lithium Mania Spills Into Micro‑Caps — What Today’s Pre‑Market Says and the 3 Big Risks (Sept 25–26, 2025)

DFLI Pops 11% as Lithium Mania Spills Into Micro‑Caps — What Today’s Pre‑Market Says and the 3 Big Risks (Sept 25–26, 2025)

DFLI jumped 11.4% to $0.3781 on Sept 25, trading 21.66M shares with a 30% intraday swing. Pre-market Sept 26, indications hovered near $0.40 after an early $0.45 print. The move followed a sector rally after news of possible U.S. government investment in Lithium Americas. No new company-specific news was released.
26 September 2025
Tawana Resources (TAWNF) 2025 Stock Skyrocket: Lithium Revival or Mirage?

Lithium Americas (LAC) Stock Skyrockets ~100% as U.S. Eyes Stake – What’s Next for Thacker Pass?

Lithium Americas Corp shares jumped 96% to $6.01 on September 24 after reports the U.S. government may take a 10% stake in its Thacker Pass project. The Department of Energy is renegotiating terms of a $2.26 billion loan, with a possible federal equity stake under discussion. Trading volume hit 289 million shares, far above average. GM owns 38% of Thacker Pass and has rights to its initial lithium output.
25 September 2025
Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% on Sept. 24, ending a three-day record streak as tech shares retreated after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned equity prices are “fairly highly valued.” Nvidia, Oracle, and Micron dropped, while Alibaba surged 8% and Intel rose 6% on Apple stake reports. U.S. crude hit a seven-week high, boosting energy stocks. New home sales jumped 20.5% in August, but Treasury yields edged higher.
Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. Stake Rumor – EV Boom, Lithium Prices & 2025 Outlook

Lithium Americas Stock Soars 80% on U.S. Stake Talk – Key Facts & 2025 Outlook

Lithium Americas shares surged nearly 80% in after-hours trading on Sept. 23, 2025, after reports the Trump administration may take a 10% stake in the company. The stock jumped from $3.07 to about $5.50. Lithium Americas is developing the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, backed by a $2.26 billion U.S. loan, but faces delays and low lithium prices. The company posted a $24.8 million Q2 loss and holds $509 million in cash.
23 September 2025

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    May 19, 2026, 1:43 PM EDT. Prediction market platform Polymarket has partnered with Nasdaq Private Market to enhance settlement of event contracts related to privately held companies, including IPO timing and valuation milestones. Nasdaq Private Market, a key provider of private market liquidity and investment infrastructure, will act as the resolution data source for these contracts. The collaboration launches new private company prediction markets on Polymarket, expanding beyond previous models relying solely on public information. This move targets a massive private market with nearly 1,600 unicorns valued at over $5 trillion, aiming to broaden access beyond institutional and high-net-worth investors. The partnership introduces more transparent and verifiable private company event markets prior to IPOs, democratizing private market engagement.

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