Lithium
The "lithium winter" that chilled the clean energy sector for nearly two years has officially thawed. As of mid-January 2026, the lithium market is signaling a decisive V-shaped recovery, marked by a dramatic rebound in prices and a shift from a global surplus to a looming structural deficit.
Albemarle
In a move that has sent ripples through the specialty chemicals sector, Scotiabank (NYSE:BNS) has officially upgraded Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) to a "Sector Outperform" rating. The upgrade, issued early this morning on January 12, 2026, marks a definitive shift in sentiment for the world’s largest
Albemarle
In a stunning reversal of fortune for the critical minerals sector, Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB) surged to a new 52-week high of $151.00 this week, marking a definitive end to the "lithium winter" that chilled investor sentiment throughout 2024. The Charlotte-based lithium giant, which saw its valuation