NASDAQ:SGML 24 February 2026 - 25 February 2026

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Lithium price hits limit down in China, dragging Albemarle and SQM stocks — what to watch next

New York, March 3, 2026, 13:51 ET — Regular session Albemarle tumbled 6.1% to $167.33 in U.S. trading Tuesday, after a steep fall in lithium prices out of China rattled the sector. Shares of Chile’s SQM lost 6.5%, Sigma Lithium shed 8.4%, and the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF ended down 6.3%.

March 3, 2026

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Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban; Albemarle and Sigma Lithium stocks leap

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 14:44 — Regular session. China’s lithium market saw a swift jump Wednesday, with spot prices for lithium carbonate moving up to 160,000-162,000 yuan per tonne, compared to 150,000-152,000 just a day prior, according to SunSirs data. The spike followed news that Zimbabwe has stopped exporting lithium concentrates and other unprocessed minerals, tightening supply for refiners and battery manufacturers.

February 25, 2026

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Lithium price watch: Albemarle jumps as China restocking bets return after holiday

New York, Feb 24, 2026, 13:42 — Regular session Albemarle led U.S.-listed lithium names higher Tuesday, with traders betting on post-holiday restocking in China and scanning for evidence that the recent gains in battery materials might hold. https://www.investing.com/equities/albemarle-corp

February 24, 2026