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Lee Samaha, The Motley Fool January 14, 2026 at 4:50 AM Key Points Albemarle is expected to rebound strongly in 2026 as the lithium market recovers. Cost reductions and divestitures position Albemarle for future growth and stability. Exposure to spot lithium prices increases both risk and potential reward. 10 stocks we like better than Albemarle…

American investors are worried. They’ve been worried for a while now: that a recession is coming, that stock valuations are overheated, and that AI spending is the only thing keeping the economy (and markets) afloat. And if you’re in the wealth management business, like Goldman Sachs, it’s your job to listen to these concerns. To…

HONG KONG — China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world’s second-largest economy. China is sending more exports to other parts of the world, even as it struggles with domestic economic troubles. China’s foreign trade…

Understanding the true costs of gold investing ensures you maximize what your money can buy in this elevated price environment. Getty Images/iStockphoto As the price continues its upward surge, gold continues to captivate both new and seasoned investors. For the last few months, an uptick in the demand for gold has sent the precious metal…

These four ETFs cover a lot of ground and don’t require much in-depth research before purchasing. One of the first things people get advised on when it comes to investing is the importance of diversification. It’s the classic “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” thought process, in money form. A well-rounded portfolio should…

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US stock futures trod water on Wednesday ahead of another batch of big bank earnings and a potential Supreme Court decision on US tariffs, poised to add to a pullback that dragged the Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 off record highs. Dow futures (YM=F) slipped roughly 0.2%, while those on the S&P 500…

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Analysts have flagged the risk of an oil price shock as geopolitical tensions escalate. Oil prices have climbed 10% in the last week amid tensions between the US and Venezuela and unrest in Iran. Higher oil prices could stoke inflation and lead stocks and bonds to sell off, one economist said. Soaring oil prices. Hot…