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NYSE:SQM 1 October 2025 - 12 January 2026

Lithium prices spike 9% in China on tax-rebate shift, pushing SQM stock up before the bell

Lithium prices spike 9% in China on tax-rebate shift, pushing SQM stock up before the bell

Lithium prices in China jumped to a two-year high after Beijing cut export VAT rebates on batteries, sending the main futures contract up 9% to 156,060 yuan per ton. SQM rose 0.5% in U.S. premarket trading, while Albemarle gained and Lithium Americas fell. Chinese battery makers dropped, but upstream lithium producers advanced. SQM finalized a framework deal with Codelco, pending a Supreme Court ruling.
12 January 2026
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Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) Soars as Lithium Rebounds and Codelco JV Gets Final Green Light

Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) Soars as Lithium Rebounds and Codelco JV Gets Final Green Light

SQM shares surged about 12% Monday in New York, hitting a 52-week high near $61 after China approved its lithium joint venture with Codelco. Major funds including Itaú Unibanco and KBC Group disclosed new or larger stakes. Lithium prices rose on signs of stronger Chinese demand. Investors await SQM’s Q3 2025 earnings report due Tuesday.
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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  • Rolls-Royce Shares Face Mixed Outlook Amid Middle East War Impact
    March 22, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) shares slipped 10% over the past month after a strong rally. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have pushed energy prices higher, disrupting flights and the global economy. The company's defence division may see increased demand due to rising military budgets in Europe. Its work on mini-nuclear reactors offers long-term growth potential amid energy insecurity. However, aviation remains a key risk: disruption to flights reduces revenue from engine servicing contracts. British Airways' flight suspensions to Dubai highlight these challenges. The wider economic slowdown from elevated oil prices could further dampen air travel demand. Rolls-Royce's exposure to AI-driven demand via data centre power systems also faces uncertainty amid rising interest rates. The stock's valuation has corrected but remains elevated. Analysts suggest cautious, long-term investment amid mixed factors shaped by the evolving Middle East conflict.
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