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SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of immunotherapeutic for cancer indications. Its product pipeline includes galinpepimut-S. The company was founded by Angelos M. Stergiou on April 3, 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc

SELLAS Life Sciences is trending as investors react to the company's update that 78 out of 80 events have been recorded in its pivotal REGAL Phase 3 study, fueling speculation that the final catalyst is imminent. The community is sharply divided, with longs anticipating a massive breakthrough for the GPS immunotherapy program while bears remain skeptical about trial timing and the potential impact of warrant exercises on share price volatility.

UiPath, Inc. engages in the development and provision of a software platform to automate business processes. The firm serves the public, healthcare, telecommunication, finance, and banking industries. It also offers accounts payable automation, claims processing automation, contact center automation, and finance and accounting automation. The company was founded by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

UiPath Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

UiPath Inc

UiPath is trending as investors debate whether the current price represents a deep-value opportunity or a value trap, with the community closely tracking its pivot into agentic AI orchestration and enterprise integration partnerships. While many express frustration over persistent share price weakness and perceived manipulation, others are aggressively accumulating shares, pointing to the company's strong cash position, lack of debt, and potential for long-term growth as the market rotates toward quality AI software.

Ford Motor Co. engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of automobiles. It operates through the following segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model E, Ford Pro, Ford Credit, and Corporate Other. The Ford Blue, Ford Model E, and Ford Pro segment includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories, together with the associated costs to develop, manufacture, distribute, and service the vehicles, parts, and accessories. The Ford Credit segment consists of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. The Corporate Other segment refers to corporate governance expenses, past service pension and OPEB income and expense, interest income and gains and losses from cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and foreign exchange derivatives gains, and losses associated with intercompany lending. The company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI.

Ford Motor Co.

Ford Motor Co

Ford is currently trending as investors weigh its potential for industrial and energy infrastructure expansion, specifically through the newly launched Ford Energy division focused on battery storage for data centers, against ongoing concerns about high interest rates and manufacturing costs. Community discussion remains polarized, with some bulls highlighting the company's long-term pivot toward energy and military-industrial contracts, while bears focus on recent production recalls and broader economic headwinds impacting the auto sector.

Nokia Oyj engages in the provision of network infrastructure, technology, and software services. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Services, and Nokia Technologies. The Mobile Networks segment offers technologies for Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as Microwave Radio Links (MWR) for transport networks. The Network Infrastructure serves communication service providers, enterprises, webscales and public sector customers. The Cloud and Network Services segment builds around software and the cloud and is focused on driving leadership in cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models, as demand for critical networks accelerates; and with strong market positions in communications software, private wireless networks, and cognitive (or intelligent) services. The Nokia Technologies segment, building on decades of innovation and R&D leadership in technologies used in virtually all mobile devices used today, is expanding the Nokia patent licensing business, reintroducing the Nokia brand to smartphones through brand licensing, and establishing a technology licensing business. The company was founded by Fredrik Idestam in 1865 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

Nokia Corp - ADR

Nokia Corp

Nokia is trending as investors pivot toward its expanding role in AI infrastructure, specifically through high-growth optical networking and strategic partnerships with major industry leaders. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential for a long-term rerating, with many traders closely tracking heavy call option activity and institutional accumulation as indicators of sustained upside momentum.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is experiencing heightened volatility and mixed sentiment as traders weigh the impact of recent inflation data against potential legislative progress with the Clarity Act. The community remains deeply divided, with many actively debating whether to accumulate during the current price consolidation or brace for a deeper correction amid shifting macroeconomic signals.

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. designs, manufactures, and deploys battery storage solutions for the electricity industry. It offers the Eos Znyth DC battery system product which designs to meet the requirements of the grid-scale energy storage market. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

Eos Energy Enterprises Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Eos Energy is seeing significant market interest driven by a strong quarterly revenue beat and the formation of a joint venture with Cerberus to scale long-duration storage for the data center and AI sectors. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for a short squeeze due to high short interest, while weighing the impact of upcoming capacity expansion against concerns over historical dilution and legal overhangs.

Robinhood Ventures Fund I invest in companies located in the United States. The fund focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage transactions.

Robinhood Ventures Fund I - Common shares of beneficial interest

Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) is seeing intense trading activity as investors speculate on its potential to provide direct exposure to high-growth private AI and technology companies like OpenAI and DataBricks. The community is actively debating the fund's significant premium above its net asset value, with bulls highlighting the long-term potential of these early-stage holdings while skeptics warn about high volatility and the risks associated with rapid, momentum-driven price swings.

Everspin Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) solutions. Its products include Toggle MRAM, Spin-transfer Torque MRAM, TMR Sensors, and Embedded MRAM. The company was founded by Saied Tehrani on May 16, 2008 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ.

Everspin Technologies Inc

Everspin Technologies is experiencing high trading volume and volatility driven by its unique position as the only manufacturer of high-reliability MRAM, with recent catalysts including a significant defense contract and strategic industry partnerships for domestic production. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential as a major player in Edge AI infrastructure and orbital data center applications, while also debating the risks of a possible short squeeze against its low-float status versus concerns over potential future equity offerings.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Meta Platforms Inc

Meta Platforms is currently trending as investors debate the impact of heavy AI capital expenditure versus the stock's long-term valuation and revenue growth. While some community members worry about persistent overhead costs and technical resistance near the 600 level, others view the current consolidation as a prime accumulation opportunity for a company they see as significantly undervalued compared to its peers.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others segments. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes China commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment is involved in To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platform, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platform. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solution. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

Alibaba Group is trending as investors weigh significant AI infrastructure investments against a quarterly earnings miss, with community sentiment split between frustration over price stagnation and bullish excitement regarding upcoming trade talks and long-term cloud growth potential.

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AI, Alternative Energy and Commodity stocks are all leading this market as a confluence of economic developments drive growth and constrain supply.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>USA Rare Earth will issue about 3.82 million shares to acquire all outstanding shares of Texas Mineral Resources.</li><li>The transaction will give the company full ownership and control of the Round Top Project in Texas.</li><li>USAR expects the Round Top Project to produce around 40,000 metric tons of rare earth and critical minerals per day by 2030.</li></ul>USA Rare Earth (USAR) announced on Thursday that it is set to acquire Texas Mineral Resources Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at around $73 million, in a bid to boost the country’s critical mineral supply chain.At the time of writing, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USAR shares</a> traded around 3% higher.Under the deal, USA Rare Earth will issue about 3.82 million shares to acquire all outstanding shares of Texas Mineral Resources. The transaction will give USA Rare Earth full ownership and control of the Round Top Project in Texas, where commercial production is expected to begin in 2028.The transaction is expected to close no later than the third-quarter of fiscal 2026, the company said.“We’re consolidating operational control of the Round Top project while ensuring long-term leasehold access for the adjacent land required to transition efficiently from development to commercial production,” said Barbara Humpton, CEO of USAR.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Round Top Could Produce 40,000 MT Per Day By 2030</h2>USA Rare Earth has bet big on the Round Top Project in Texas, which is expected to produce about 40,000 metric tons of rare earth and critical minerals per day by 2030.In January, USA Rare Earth selected Fluor Corp. and WSP Global as engineering, procurement, and construction management partners to advance the definitive feasibility study and develop key infrastructure for the Round Top Rare Earth Project.The company said the Round Top project is a key part of its non-China mine-to-magnet supply chain, which will include rare earth oxide processing, metal production, and magnet manufacturing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Despite the intraday gains, retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish.’ However, chatter on the platform was largely positive, with one user calling the stock undervalued.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/FG406/message/646678255</stembedurl>Another user suggested going long and accumulating on dips.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/knownada/message/646688493</stembedurl>USAR shares have seen strong buying interest so far this year, gaining more than 50%.&nbsp;Get updates to this developing story on Stocktwits.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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USA Rare Earth Makes $73 Million Bid For Texas Mineral To Develop Round Top Rare Earth Project

The company expects to close the transaction by the third-quarter of fiscal 2026, with commercial production set to begin in 2028.

USA Rare Earth Moves To Secure Key Rare Earth Mine With $73 Million Acquisition

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Mining ETFs are outperforming as AI demand, green energy expansion and geopolitical supply risks drive strong momentum in metals and raw materials.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The OPEN program focuses on metals that are traded in very low volumes.</li><li>Earlier this month, JD Vance introduced a proposal to form a preferred trade bloc focused on critical minerals.</li><li>Trump recently announced plans to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, supported by $10 billion in funding from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.</li></ul>The Trump administration is reportedly looking to deploy a Pentagon-built artificial intelligence system to help establish benchmark prices for critical minerals.Officials will initially apply the U.S. Department of War’s Open Price Exploration for National Security (OPEN) AI pricing model to four critical minerals: germanium, gallium, antimony, and tungsten, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday.The OPEN program focuses on metals that are traded in very low volumes. Next year, it will move under the control of the non-profit Critical Minerals Forum (CMF). CMF said it works with government-funded partners to test AI pricing models and support commercially viable mining and processing projects.<h2 class="st-heading-2">A Price-Floor System To Reinforce Supply Chains</h2>This comes days after a Bloomberg <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-rare-earth-stocks-uamy-mp-usar-tmc-critical-minerals-price-floor/cZR0pMxR4vP">report</a> stated that the U.S. was moving forward with a price-floor system for critical minerals to reinforce supply chains tied to national security. The plan, crafted by several federal agencies, is being reviewed with allies as Washington looks to shield Western companies from pricing pressure linked to Chinese supply dominance.Trump, who has been very vocal about strengthening the country’s critical minerals supply chain, recently announced that his administration plans to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, supported by $10 billion in initial funding from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.Earlier this month, U.S. Vice President JD Vance introduced a proposal to form a preferred trade bloc among allied nations focused on critical minerals. The plan includes coordinated price floors to reduce China’s influence over materials essential to semiconductors, electric vehicles, and advanced defense systems.China has long dominated the processing of several key minerals and has used that position to influence global supply and pricing. U.S. officials say the new strategy is designed to stabilize markets and help allies diversify supply sources.Critical minerals companies traded higher at the time of writing, with <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP Materials</a> (MP) up 3%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRML">Critical Metals</a> (CRML) rising 2%, and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USA Rare Earth</a> (USAR) jumping more than 5%.Read also: <a href="http://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rime-stock-surged-today-what-is-the-coca-cola-connection/cZRwbrPR4CS">RIME Stock Surged Nearly 25% Today – What Is The Coca-Cola Connection?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Rare-earth mine in Baiyun'ebo or Bayan Obo. Baiyun'ebo or Bayan Obo is a mining town in Inner Mongolia in China.

Trump Administration Plans To Use Pentagon-Developed AI For Critical Mineral Price Benchmarks: Report

Officials will initially apply the Open Price Exploration for National Security AI pricing model to four critical minerals, Reuters reported.

ETFs to Gain as Japan Pledges to Invest $36B in U.S. Projects

Japan's $36B U.S. investment targets energy, exports and minerals. ETFs like XLE could ride the industrial boost from this landmark pledge.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The initiative, developed by multiple federal agencies, is currently being discussed with allies and partners.</li><li>U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed pricing mechanism could help unlock private investment.</li><li>Helberg said the system is expected to roll out through Pax Silica, a program to secure silicon-based supply chains.</li></ul>Shares of rare earth miners, United States Antimony Corp (UAMY), MP Materials (MP), USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR), The Metals Company (TMC), gained more than 2% each in pre-market trading on Wednesday after reports that the U.S. is developing a critical minerals price floor system aimed at stabilizing markets and reducing reliance on China.The U.S. is advancing a critical minerals price-floor system to strengthen supply chains for resources considered vital to national security, according to a Bloomberg report. The initiative, developed by multiple federal agencies, is being discussed with allies and partners as Washington seeks to protect Western companies from market pressures driven by Chinese supply.<h2 class="st-heading-2">“Very Sophisticated” Framework To Stabilize Markets</h2>U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed pricing mechanism could help unlock private investment, calling it a “very sophisticated” framework designed to stabilize markets.“We have had multiple agencies take a close look at this. They’ve developed a very, very sophisticated price floor system that we are having conversations with our allies and partners about. We’re very excited about it because pricing is the key to unlocking private investment,” Helberg said in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the Defense Tech Leadership Summit.While Helberg noted that the system is expected to roll out through Pax Silica, a U.S.-led global program aimed at securing silicon-based supply chains, details around how prices will be set, implemented, and enforced remain unclear.His remarks follow a recent summit hosted by the U.S. that brought together representatives from 55 countries, where the Trump administration outlined plans to introduce price floors and expand private equity participation. According to reports, the U.S. reached agreements with the European Union, Japan, and Mexico to implement policies like price floors to address supply chain vulnerabilities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stockwits Users React?</h2>Despite the premarket boost, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for all four stocks was in the ‘bearish’ territory.One user tracking <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UAMY">UAMY</a> said the announcement was “great for the sector.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/UAMY_INVESTOR/message/645190051</stembedurl>Another user highlighted <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USAR's</a> key support levels and added that they “like the stock, like the company, and like its future prospects”.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Twills08/message/645194465</stembedurl>Year-to-date, USAR shares have gained nearly 35%, UAMY around 22%, and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP</a> around 4%. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMC">TMC shares</a> are down nearly 8% so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/infq-stock-infleqtion-quantum-strategy-ceo-exclusive/cZR08nmR4Hx">Exclusive: Infleqtion CEO Matthew Kinsella Outlines Post-IPO Playbook — Scale Quantum Sensing Portfolio, Deliver Commercially Viable Quantum Computers By 2028</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Drag-line excavator mines rare earth materials. (Photo by Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images)

US Is Reportedly Weighing Critical Minerals Price Floor – MP, USAR, UAMY, TMC Stocks Gain Pre-Market

The U.S. is working on a critical minerals price-floor system to strengthen supply chains for resources considered vital to national security, according to a Bloomberg report.

Critical Minerals Price Floor? MP, USAR, UAMY, TMC Stocks Gain Pre-Market On Supply Chain Push

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company expects 2026 gold production to range between 2.90 million and 3.25 million ounces, just below the 3.26 million ounces produced in fiscal 2025.</li><li>Management gets board approval for the IPO of NewCo, a subsidiary that would hold its North American gold assets, the company said.</li><li>Fourth-quarter revenue surged 31% to $6 billion, significantly above analysts’ average of $5.16 billion.</li></ul>Barrick Mining Corp. (B) said on Thursday it expects gold and copper production for 2026 to be slightly lower than full-year 2025 levels, on the back of a significant increase in fourth-quarter earnings.The company expects 2026 gold production to range between 2.90 million and 3.25 million ounces, just below the 3.26 million ounces produced in fiscal 2025. That figure marked a 17% year-over-year decline but still met the company’s guidance.Copper output is forecast at 190,000 to 220,000 tonnes for 2026. In 2025, copper production climbed 13% from 2024 to 220,000 tonnes, also in line with the company’s expectations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings</h2>Barrick delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter (Q4) results, with net earnings of $2.41 billion, or $1.43 per share, and adjusted net earnings of $1.75 billion, or $1.04 per share. Analysts on average expected adjusted earnings of $0.87 per share, according to Koyfin data. Revenue surged 31% to $6 billion, significantly above analysts’ average of $5.16 billion. The board also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share.As of Dec. 31, 2025, Barrick reported proven and probable gold reserves of 85 million ounces at an average grade of 0.98 g/t, down from 89 million ounces in 2024.<h2 class="st-heading-2">NewCo IPO Update</h2>Barrick said that management has received approval to move forward with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of NewCo, a subsidiary that would hold its North American gold assets. It stated that the completion is targeted for late 2026.NewCo will include stakes in Nevada Gold Mines, Pueblo Viejo, and the wholly owned Fourmile discovery in Nevada. Barrick first announced the IPO plans in December last year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Despite the upbeat fourth-quarter earnings, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/B">B stock</a> was down over 2% in pre-market trading on Thursday. Peers Newmont Corp. (NEM) and Anglogold Ashanti (AU) were trading nearly 3% lower as spot gold (XAU/USD) prices sank 2.5% to $4,840 an ounce at the time of writing.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits changed to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier, amid ‘high’ message volumes.One user expects the declining gold prices to overshadow the robust earnings.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Guydude1422/message/644075079</stembedurl>Another user raised questions on shareholding related to NewCo’s IPO.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/eyedoc00/message/644071795</stembedurl>Barrick’s shares have gained around 7% so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/jp-morgan-gold-bitcoin-forecast/cZbZewsR4Vm">JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Now Has A Better Long-Term Appeal Relative To Gold – BTC Declines Below $70,000</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Barrick Mining Corporation.

Barrick’s Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations – So, What Is Dragging The Stock Down In Premarket Today?

Barrick posted a substantial earnings increase in the fourth quarter but expects gold and copper production for 2026 to be slightly lower than 2025 levels.

Project Vault: ETFs to Gain as Trump Pushes $12B Into Rare Earth Reserve

Trump's $12B Project Vault to stockpile rare earths lifts MP Materials and brings critical minerals and clean energy ETFs into focus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Deutsche Bank cited a ‘more optimistic and bullish outlook’ on the lithium sector.</li><li>On Monday, Scotiabank upgraded Albemarle to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ with a $200 price target.</li><li>The stock is on track to open at its highest levels in over 2 years.</li></ul>Albemarle Corp. (ALB) caught retail investors’ attention after its shares rose 3.2% in premarket trading on Tuesday, following a Deutsche Bank upgrade driven by a “more optimistic and bullish outlook” on the lithium sector.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ALB">ALB stock</a> is on track to open at its highest levels since October 2023.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bullish Street Action</h2>Deutsche Bank raised its rating on the stock to “buy” from “hold” and set a price target of $185, implying about 7% upside from current levels. The brokerage added that the increasing spot lithium prices signal an “influx of investor interest back into the sector.”Albemarle drew fresh attention this week after multiple Wall Street firms lifted their price targets, reflecting a more constructive outlook on the lithium market. Mizuho raised its target to $156 from $132 while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating, citing higher spot lithium prices and tightening inventories. UBS also increased its price target to $205 from $185 and reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating.Adding to the bullish momentum, Scotiabank upgraded Albemarle to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ with a $200 price target. The firm said its more optimistic stance on lithium is driven by expectations of a multi-year supply tightening cycle. Scotiabank believes the market has only completed the first leg of that cycle and raised its long-term lithium price assumptions accordingly.Lithium price was up nearly 5% at CNY159,500 per ton on Tuesday.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours, from ‘bullish, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/ALB_jpg_74cc8e8991.webp" alt="ALB.jpg">One user expects the stock to hit $200.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/DanilaMaster/message/641620475</stembedurl>Another bullish user speculated on ALB’s price based on lithium price cycles.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/LucidTrader1919/message/641619608</stembedurl>Over the past year, the stock has gained nearly 97%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-tvtx-stock-crash-30-in-pre-market-today/cmUX5haR448">Why Did TVTX Stock Crash 30% In Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB). 

ALB Stock Garners Retail Attention As Lithium Bulls Return

Albemarle Corp shares rose 2.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday, following a Deutsche Bank upgrade to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The work will be completed under a full turnkey agreement awarded to 60° North Greenland.</li><li>The pilot plant portion of the facility is expected to be operational by May 2026.&nbsp;</li><li>Tanbreez in Greenland is among the largest known rare-earth deposits worldwide.</li></ul>Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) announced on Wednesday that it has officially greenlit the construction of a multi-purpose storage and pilot-plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland.&nbsp;The project will support the company’s Tanbreez rare-earth and critical metals initiative by providing infrastructure for its Arctic mining operations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Turnkey Contract Secured</h2>The work will be completed under a full turnkey agreement awarded to 60° North Greenland, which will manage the entire process from design through commissioning. The contractor is responsible for architectural and engineering design, regulatory approvals, procurement, transport, and phased handover.The planned building will be divided into three functional zones. The structure is designed to accommodate pilot-plant operations, core handling, storage, and administration while withstanding Arctic snow, wind, and frost conditions.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRML">Critical Metals’ stock</a> traded over 9% higher on Wednesday, after the morning bell. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory while message volume changed to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_07_091018_png_5f2ec6c061.webp" alt="CRML’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:40 a.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="927" height="103"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Project Timeline&nbsp;</h2>The pilot plant portion of the facility is expected to be operational by May 2026. This will include a weather-tight and insulated envelope, a completed load-bearing floor, and full access for equipment installation.&nbsp;<blockquote>“This turnkey contract provides us with a clear, structured pathway to deliver critical pilot-plant infrastructure in a challenging Arctic environment.”-Tony Sage, CEO, Critical Metals</blockquote>The Tanbreez project is significant in light of Trump and his team exploring various ways to acquire Greenland. Tanbreez in Greenland is among the largest known rare-earth deposits in the world and provides direct shipping access to the North Atlantic Ocean. If the U.S. were to acquire Greenland, it would gain access to these resources and put pressure on China, the current leader in rare earths.CRML stock has gained over 76% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-asts-stock-tumble-pre-market-today/cmxzbAQR424">Why Did ASTS Stock Tumble 6% Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Critical Metals, Greenland’s Tanbreez Are Drawing Significant Investor Attention Today –  Why This Multi-Purpose, Pilot-Plant Facility Matters?

The pilot plant will support the company’s Tanbreez rare-earth and critical metals initiative by providing infrastructure for its Arctic mining operations.

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