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Frontier Lithium Inc is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties. The company has a land position on Electric Avenue, Ontario's newly emerging premium lithium-metal district hosted in the Canadian Shield of northwestern Ontario. The company projects include the PAK Lithium Project, Spark Deposit, Bolt Pegmatite, and Pennock Pegmatite.

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<p>Popular tech YouTuber <strong>Marques Brownlee</strong>, better known as &#8220;MKBHD,&#8221; launched a new app called &#8220;Panels,&#8221; a mobile wallpaper app on Tuesday. However, the reviews and comments have been mixed social media platforms.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened:</strong> Brownlee announced about the app on the intro of his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40998105/marques-brownlee-reviews-apples-iphone-16-and-launches-new-app-this-is-the-most-unfinished-ive-ever">review video of the new iPhone 16</a> by <strong>Apple Inc. </strong></p>
<p>&#8220;You guys have been asking me where I get my wallpapers&#8230;So now we have put them all in one place. It&#8217;s called &#8216;Panels&#8217; and it&#8217;s finally live in the App store, both on iOS and Android; feels really good to be able to say that,&#8221; Brownlee said.</p>
<p>The app has tons of collections of wallpapers submitted by artists, including his team-members such as <strong>David Imel, Vinh Dang</strong> and <strong>Brandon Havard</strong>. These wallpapers range from nature photography to abstract 3D designs and more. </p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24105112/Screenshot-2024-09-24-at-8.20.38%E2%80%AFPM-1024x720.png" alt="" class="wp-image-563468" style="width:712px;height:auto" /></figure></p>
<p>The &#8220;Panels&#8221; app is available in freemium model for users across the world. However, there is a catch. </p>
<p>Users need to watch at least two ads to download any wallpaper in standard quality or SD. To download the same in 4K, one needs to pay around $50 per year as subscription fee. </p>
<p>&#8220;We have some pretty big plans for this thing. So it&#8217;s starting off as a wallpaper app. Now I don&#8217;t want to overpromise too much, but it&#8217;s going to be pretty consistently improving over time, which is part of the reason why we are offering a subscription to support it,&#8221; Brownlee said during the video.</p>
<p>Many are excited at the launch of an official app from the MKBHD team. </p>
<p>&#8220;Launching on iOS and Android at the same time is ELITE,&#8221; wrote a user on X.</p>
<p>&#8220;This is singlehandedly the best YouTuber product ever,&#8221; another wrote. </p>
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<p>&mdash; Amir (@WorkaholicDavid) <a href="https://twitter.com/WorkaholicDavid/status/1838366404262924719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>However, others are divided about the app&#8217;s pricing, content quality and the strategy to promote the app, especially when Brownlee has often voiced his disapproval of picking up gadgets or software that promise for developments in the future. </p>
<p><strong>See Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41005735/micron-earnings-are-imminent-these-most-accurate-analysts-revise-forecasts-ahead-of-earnings-call">Micron Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call</a></strong></p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As someone that reviews software for a living. <br /><br />This. is. not good. <br /><br />The intent is potentially amazing, you want to lift up artists and creators. but the execution here is flawed. <br /><br />to maybe quote your own words "A victim of its future ambition" <br /><br />Some key things to solve asap.…</p>
<p>&mdash; Linus @ Meta Connect (@LinusEkenstam) <a href="https://twitter.com/LinusEkenstam/status/1838476127758864843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Fellow tech YouTuber<strong> Linus Sebastian</strong>, known for his channel &#8220;Linus Tech Tips&#8221; commended the &#8220;intent&#8221; for the app, but suggested to reduce the subscription fee, remove all the tracking and seek help from people with expertise in native development.</p>
<p>&#8220;&#8230;this is an honest review, and I truly hope you take some of this feedback and turn this idea around, because the mission is noble and much needed,&#8221; Linus wrote.</p>
<p><strong>Dan O&#8217; Leary</strong>, an independent iOS app developer, shared a screen recording on X of the data collected through the Panels app.</p>
<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s a lot of data to sell wallpapers,&#8221; he wrote.</p>
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MKBHD's New Wallpaper App Priced At $50 Per Year Receives Mixed Reviews: From High Subscription Fee To Data Collection, Here's What Everyone Thinks About It

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<p class="articleSource"><strong>Source: <a href="https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2024/09/20/new-data-point-to-two-types-of-mineralization-at-property.html?utm_medium=feed">Streetwise Reports 09/20/2024</a></strong></p>
<p>Sampling results showed that this Chilean project could host high-grade copper and precious metal deposits, which would bode well for its economic viability. Find out why one newsletter writer believes this company is a Buy.</p>
<p>Preliminary results of <strong>Vortex Metals Inc.&#39;s </strong>(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vmssf#OTC">VMSSF</a>) recent surface sampling program at the brownfield Illapel copper project in Chile, indicate the presence of copper, silver, and gold mineralization, as announced in a news release.</p>
<p>&quot;[The company] put out some fairly impressive soil sample results yesterday morning&quot; Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. wrote in a Sept. 18 article. &quot;They were recovered from a brand new area of the Illapel property.&quot;</p>
<p>Vortex Metals Director Dr. John Larson and his team collected 13 surface samples from several key areas in the project concessions and sent them to ALS Global, a laboratory in Santiago, for multielement analysis. The team also collected bulk samples from which to produce standards for quality control in future drill core analysis.</p>
<p>Eight of the surface samples showed copper, gold, and silver mineralization. Some samples demonstrated elevated levels of associated elements, including iron, molybdenum, and cobalt. Some of the standout results showing high grades are:</p>
<ul>
<li>0.62 grams per ton (0.62 g/t) gold and 1.33% copper in sample 1021</li>
<li>75.2 g/t silver and 4.31% copper in sample 1019</li>
<li>32.6 g/t silver, 0.21 g/t gold, and 5.85% copper in sample 1029</li>
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<p>The findings overall confirm that the Illapel concessions may host at least two distinct styles of mineralization: mantos (predominantly copper-silver mineralization) and epithermal vein systems (copper-gold mineralization), the release pointed out. Illapel&#39;s potential to host high-grade copper and precious metals deposits suggests the economic viability of future projects, according to the company.</p>
<h2><strong>Diversified Exploration Portfolio</strong></h2>
<p>Vortex Metals is a copper-focused explorer-developer with a diversified portfolio of exploration projects in Chile and Mexico. The discovery-driven company believes there has never been a better time to invest in copper-gold exploration, it noted in its presentation.</p>
<p>The Illapel project comprises three mineral leases over about 6,000 hectares in Chile&#39;s Choapa province, not far from the community of Illapel. The area boasts sufficient infrastructure and is conducive to year-round drilling, noted Technical Analyst Clive Maund in a Sept. 9 report.* The fully permitted project is in &quot;a most promising copper-rich area&quot; and &quot;can be said to have &#39;blue sky&#39; potential.&quot;</p>
<p>Specifically, Illapel is near the fully operational Rio 27 copper-silver mine, from which favorable geology runs north and south. Rio-27 has been in production for more than 10 years and has processed 400,000 tons of high-grade copper (averaging 1.39%) and silver (about 7 g/t) ore, Ballanger wrote.</p>
<p>&quot;This property is a favorite of ex-<strong>BHP Billiton Ltd. </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bhp#NYSE">BHP</a>)<strong> </strong>Chilean country manager John Larson, whose 16 years with the multinational giant afforded him many &#39;looks&#39; at properties of merit in the Andean copper belt&quot; he added.</p>
<p>Vortex holds an option to acquire up to an 80% interest in Illapel including right of first refusal on the Rio 27 mine and processing facility, Maund explained.</p>
<p>Illapel is also near Sociedad Punta del Cobre&#39;s US$380 million (US$380M) El Espino copper-gold mine, where annual production is estimated to be 26,000,000 tons of copper and 13,000 ounces of gold.</p>
<p>Vortex also owns 100% of Riqueza Marina and Zaachila in an emerging copper belt in Oaxaca, Mexico, through its subsidiary, Empresa Minera Acagold SA de CV. Both of these, drill ready, copper-gold volcanogenic massive sulphide projects, hold potential for significant copper discovery.</p>
<p>The team advancing these assets has successfully developed and exited several exploration projects, including Underworld Resources, sold to <strong>Kinross Gold Corp. </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kgc#NYSE">KGC</a>) for CA$139M.</p>
<h2><strong>Copper Price To Remain Strong</strong></h2>
<p>The global copper market is expected increase in value by more than 50%, reaching US$259 billion (US$259B), up from US$170B in 2022, according to Statista.</p>
<p>Bank of America analysts predict the copper price will climb past US$10,000 per ton by 2025, Mining.com reported in a Sept. 17 article. (It is now about US$9,266 per ton.) The price will remain strong, they assert, given high demand, constrained supply, and rising investment in energy transition projects.</p>
<p>Marin Katusa of Katusa Research wrote in a recent article, &quot;Copper has become indispensable.&quot; From electric vehicles to renewable energy systems, its role in the global economy is critical. The ongoing electrification of the world depends heavily on copper, and this dependence is only set to grow.&quot;</p>
<p>This is good news for copper exploration companies, particularly those with a copper-gold porphyry deposit. These deposits, according to Investing News Network, are &quot;among the world&#39;s most valuable deposits&quot; because they contain the largest known exploitable concentrations of copper.</p>
<p>Maund pointed out that junior exploration companies with worthwhile assets likely will become takeover targets.</p>
<p>INN explained in another article, &quot;Due to their size and scope, copper porphyry deposits have the potential to become large-tonnage, low-cost operations based on mineralization.&quot;</p>
<p>According to Katusa, demand for &quot;the engine of the green economy&quot; is &quot;unstoppable&quot; and a supply crunch is inevitable, as indicated by three metrics. They are the rapid decline in days of forward consumption of copper, the long-term global market balance for copper moving toward a deficit and a slowing of global mine production of copper. From 2015 to 2023, only 18,000,000 (18 Mt) of copper were discovered versus 28 Mt in 2014 alone.</p>
<p>While demand for the red metal is increasing, supply remains constrained. Joe Austin, senior analyst at Chaikin Analytics, reported that the copper supply is expected to start declining after peaking at some point in the next two years, according to the International Energy Agency. The agency estimates a copper shortfall of about 7 Mt by 2035, about a third of the output forecasted for that year.</p>
<p>&quot;By 2040, the available supply of copper will be roughly two-thirds of what we produce today. But by then, the demand for copper will have soared far higher than where it is today&quot; Austin wrote.</p>
<p>This anticipated tightening of the copper market is likely to cause a price surge, Katusa purported.</p>
<h2><strong>The Catalyst: Drill Results</strong></h2>
<p>Phase 1 drilling, comprising 3,000 meters, at Illapel is underway to systematically evaluate and advance several high-priority targets within the project area, noted a previous news release.</p>
<p>&quot;It probably won&#39;t be long until results from it start coming in, which could clearly act as a catalyst for the stock&quot; Maund wrote.</p>
<h2><strong>&quot;Stock in Buying Territory&quot;</strong></h2>
<p>Both Ballanger and Maund are bullish on Vortex Metals. In his recent report, Ballanger highlighted that the company&#39;s stock is &quot;dirt cheap&quot; and thus, now was a good time to buy.</p>
<p>&quot;I think it will be a solid performer by the end of the year&quot; he added.</p>
<p>Similarly, Maund wrote recently that the stock is in buying territory, based on its charts. In addition, Vortex is well poised to benefit from the current, major bull markets in copper and gold and the momentum in each that is expected soon.</p>
<p>&quot;This being so, [Vortex&#39;s] stock is regarded as most attractive here following its dip back to a foundation of strong support that is expected to propel an advance to much higher levels&quot; wrote Maund.</p>
<h2><strong>Ownership and Share Structure</strong></h2>
<p>According to Reuters, four strategic entities own 7.84%, or 6.28 million (6.28M) shares, of Vortex. They are Director Michael Williams with 3.6% or 2.88M shares, Cofounder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director Vikas Ranjan with 2.5% or 2M shares, Roger Zelong with 1.07% or 0.86M shares and Director John Larson with 0.67% or 0.54M shares.</p>
<p>One institution, AIPM Azur International Portfolio Management AG, holds 0.94% or 0.75M shares.</p>
<p>Retail investors own the remaining 91.22% of Vortex.</p>
<p>The company has 80.05M outstanding shares and 77.37M free float traded shares.</p>
<p>Its market cap is CA$5.88M, and its 52-week trading range is CA$0.07&ndash;CA$0.15 per share.</p>
<p>Important Disclosures:</p>
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<li>As of the date of this article, officers and/or employees of Streetwise Reports LLC (including members of their household) own securities of Vortex Metals Inc.</li>
<li>Doresa Banning wrote this article for Streetwise Reports LLC and provides services to Streetwise Reports as an independent contractor.</li>
<li>This article does not constitute investment advice and is not a solicitation for any investment. Streetwise Reports does not render general or specific investment advice and the information on Streetwise Reports should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Each reader is encouraged to consult with his or her personal financial adviser and perform their own comprehensive investment research.</li>
<li>Streetwise Reports does not endorse or recommend the business, products, services or securities of any company.</li>
<li><strong>*</strong><strong> Disclosure for the quote from the Clive Maund article published on September 9, 2024</strong></li>
<li>For the quoted article (published on September 9, 2024), the Company has paid Street Smart, an affiliate of Streetwise Reports, US$1,575.</li>
<li>Author Certification and Compensation: [Clive Maund of clivemaund. com] is being compensated as an independent contractor by Street Smart, an affiliate of Streetwise Reports, for writing the article quoted. Maund received his UK Technical Analysts&#39; Diploma in 1989. The recommendations and opinions expressed in the article accurately reflect the personal, independent, and objective views of the author regarding any and all of the designated securities discussed. No part of the compensation received by the author was, is, or will be directly or indirectly related to the specific recommendations or views expressed</li>
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<p>The quoted article represents the opinion and analysis of Mr. Maund, based on data available to him, at the time of writing. Mr. Maund&#39;s opinions are his own, and are not a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities. As trading and investing in any financial markets may involve serious risk of loss, Mr. Maund recommends that you consult with a qualified investment advisor, one licensed by appropriate regulatory agencies in your legal jurisdiction and do your own due diligence and research when making any kind of a transaction with financial ramifications. Although a qualified and experienced stock market analyst, Clive Maund is not a Registered Securities Advisor. Therefore Mr. Maund&#39;s opinions on the market and stocks cannot be only be construed as a recommendation or solicitation to buy and sell securities.</p>


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<p>T.J. Rodgers, Complete Solar's CEO, commented "This is a pivotal moment in the history of SunPower, one of the most storied US solar companies. The dark cloud currently hanging over the US solar industry will not bring SunPower's demise. And when that cloud recedes – as it must, since only 3.7% of American homes have solar power in an age when solar energy has literally become cheaper than fossil fuel energy – the New SunPower will re-emerge as a lean and competitive American-owned company with a national footprint.</p>


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<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Vale</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with VALE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Vale.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 46%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,360,852, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $221,472.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $2.0 to $12.0 for Vale over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Vale's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Vale's whale trades within a strike price range from $2.0 to $12.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Vale 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727189165_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$650.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$180.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$153.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VALE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Vale</h3>
<p>Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. In 2024, Vale sold a minority 10% stake in energy transition metals, its base metals business, likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Vale, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Vale</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 16,995,102, with VALE's price up by 6.3%, positioned at $11.05.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Vale</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $15.25.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Vale, which currently sits at a price target of $15.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Vale, maintaining a target price of $15. </p>
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Options

VALE

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Vale

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>FedEx</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FDX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for FedEx.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 20%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $288,150, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $378,842.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $220.0 and $270.0 for FedEx, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for FedEx's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of FedEx's whale activity within a strike price range from $220.0 to $270.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>FedEx 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727189160_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$57.65</td>
<td>$56.85</td>
<td>$56.85</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$182.0K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$132.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$122.4K</td>
<td>442</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>151</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About FedEx</h3>
<p>FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for FedEx, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is FedEx Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,241,155, the FDX's price is up by 2.31%, now at $264.77. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 86 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for FedEx</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $317.8.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $311.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $350.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Buy rating for FedEx, targeting a price of $328.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from HSBC has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $300.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Market Perform rating for FedEx, targeting a price of $300. </p>
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Behind the Scenes of FedEx's Latest Options Trends

<p>EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>), the world's leading Urban Air Mobility ("UAM") technology platform company, today announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil.</p>
<p>EHang's first trial flight in Brazil took place in Quadra, located in the São Paulo region, in partnership with its local operator, Gohobby Future Technologies ("Gohobby). This achievement holds significant importance for the future development of UAM solutions in Brazil, a country known as the birthplace of Latin American aviation, home of one of the world's leading aeronautical industries, and one of the world's largest eVTOL markets. As for now, EHang and its local partners have carried out over 50,000 safe flights in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America.</p>


EHang Holdings Achieves A Major Milestone With The Successful Completion Of The First Flight Of Its EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL In Brazil

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Spotify Technology</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for Spotify Technology.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 17% bullish and 70%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $436,454, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $532,220.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $290.0 and $410.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Spotify Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Spotify Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $290.0 to $410.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727189155_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$132.4K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$84.5</td>
<td>$82.35</td>
<td>$83.8</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$125.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$66.3</td>
<td>$58.65</td>
<td>$60.92</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$121.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$78.5K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">352</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$58.3K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">189</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
<p>Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the world's largest music streaming service providers, with 602 million monthly active users at the end of 2023. The firm monetizes its users through a paid subscription model, referred to as its premium service, and an ad-based model, referred to as its ad-supported service. Revenue from premium and ad-supported services represented 86% and 14% of Spotify's 2023 total revenue, respectively.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Spotify Technology, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 682,133, the SPOT's price is up by 0.8%, now at $371.95. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Spotify Technology</h3>
<p>5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $418.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $440.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Pivotal Research keeps a Buy rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $510.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $460.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $340.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $340. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Spotify Technology, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


SPOT

Spotify Technology's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

<p>BMO Capital  analyst Evan David Seigerman   reiterates Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $1300 price target.</p>


REGN

BMO Capital Reiterates Outperform on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $1300 Price Target

<p><strong>Trip.com Group Ltd</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) shares are trading higher by 5.4% to $51.74 during Tuesday&#8217;s session after the <strong>China Central Bank</strong> announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/41003814/chinese-stocks-jump-as-central-bank-unveils-major-stimulus-to-spur-economy-a-step-in-the-right-direc">new stimulus package</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened:</strong> The PBoC announced a 50-basis-point cut to the reserve requirement ratio, bringing it down to 9.5% for commercial banks, alongside a reduction in the seven-day and 14-day repo rates. These measures will pump approximately 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) into the banking system, increasing lending capacity and making borrowing more affordable for businesses and consumers alike.</p>
<p>For Trip.com, these developments come as a timely boost. The company, which provides services ranging from hotel reservations and transportation ticketing to packaged tours and corporate travel management, is highly sensitive to macroeconomic trends in China. </p>
<p>The aggressive monetary easing is expected to alleviate pressure on China&#8217;s economy, which has been grappling with sluggish consumer demand, a struggling property sector, and global economic headwinds. With more liquidity in the market and reduced borrowing costs, both individual and corporate spending on travel are likely to see a recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40997408/miracle-weight-loss-drug-ozempic-to-enter-us-price-negotiations-within-a-year-novo-nordisk-ceo-sa">&#8216;Miracle&#8217; Weight Loss Drug Ozempic To Enter US Price Negotiations Within A Year, Novo Nordisk CEO Says Ahead Of Senate Hearing</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>What Else:</strong> Additionally, the reduction in mortgage rates and other measures to support the housing market could lead to increased discretionary income for Chinese consumers. Historically, an upturn in disposable income has correlated with higher spending on leisure activities, including travel, benefitting companies like Trip.com. </p>
<p>The firm stands to gain from a revitalized domestic travel market, particularly as lockdowns and strict travel restrictions have subsided.</p>
<p>Another factor bolstering investor confidence in Trip.com is its exposure to the international travel market. As global tourism resumes following the pandemic, Chinese consumers are expected to resume outbound travel in significant numbers, a key revenue driver for Trip.com. </p>
<p>The PBoC's moves signal broader economic stability, which could ease concerns about a prolonged downturn affecting consumer confidence and travel spending.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41000581/fed-catching-up-with-50-point-rate-cut-fund-managers-expect-gains-in-emerging-marke">Fed &#8216;Catching Up&#8217; With 50-Point Rate Cut: Fund Managers Expect Gains In Emerging Markets, Small Caps</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy TCOM Stock</h2>
<p>Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. </p>
<p>For example, in Trip.com Group&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.</p>
<p>According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, TCOM has a 52-week high of $58.00 and a 52-week low of $31.55.</p>


TCOM

Why Trip.com Group (TCOM) Stock Is Seeing Blue Skies

<p><a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice &amp; Trading Tips</a></p>
<p>Beaten-down lithium prices aren&rsquo;t sustainable. In fact, according to&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/are-lithium-stocks-at-rock-bottom-594111c7#:~:text=A%20recovery%20isn't%20yet,for%20a%20shortage%20and%20rally.">The Wall Street Journal</a></em>, prices have fallen too much to cover the cost of supply needed for electric vehicles (<span>EVs</span>). All of which will eventually lead to a monster opportunity for <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/battery/lithium/">lithium stocks</a> to buy.</p>



<p>&ldquo;A recovery isn&rsquo;t yet in sight, but one will have to come eventually. Lithium prices are now too low to justify a chunk of today&rsquo;s ore extraction in Australia and China, let alone investment in new production necessary to feed expected growth in the EV market. That is setting up the conditions for a shortage and rally,&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/are-lithium-stocks-at-rock-bottom-594111c7#:~:text=A%20recovery%20isn't%20yet,for%20a%20shortage%20and%20rally.">they added</a>.</p>



<p>We also have to consider that,&nbsp;&ldquo;With some lithium mines shutting down or reducing production&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4663102-top-10-lithium-companies-to-consider-potentially-approach-lithium-price-bottom">we could see less supply</a>. This could help stabilize prices and send lithium prices higher with demand,&rdquo; as I noted on Jan. 21.</p>



<p>All things considered, I&rsquo;d start accumulating lithium stocks on the cheap now.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://acquirersmultiple.com/2020/10/john-templeton-the-principle-of-maximum-pessimism/">As Sir John Templeton said</a>: </p>




<p>&ldquo;People are always asking me where is the outlook good, but that&rsquo;s the wrong question. The right question is: Where is the outlook the most miserable? In almost every activity of normal life people try to go where the outlook is best. You look for a job in an industry with a good future, or build a factory where the prospects are best. But my contention is if you&rsquo;re selecting publicly traded investment, you have to do the opposite.&rdquo;</p>




<p>With that, here are seven top lithium stocks to buy.</p>



<h2><strong>Albemarle (ALB)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/alb1600a-300x169.jpg" alt="Albemarle (ALB) logo on a mobile phone screen"><div>Source: IgorGolovniov/Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Investors are aggressively buying&nbsp;<strong>Albemarle</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/alb-stock-quote/"><strong>ALB</strong></a>).</p>



<p>Since bottoming out around $110, the stock is now up to $131.74, and is close to refilling its bearish gap around $140. From here, if ALB can break above resistance at $142.73, it could potentially retest $150 near term. Helping, the stock is still inexpensive, trading at just 9.6x earnings, 1.6x book, with a yield of about 1.24% at the moment. Plus, Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch has an &ldquo;outperform&rdquo; rating on the stock, with a price target of $188.</p>



<p>Once lithium prices finally bottom out, I expect for ALB to be one of the big winners. In the meantime, as we wait, at least we can collect its dividend. On Feb. 22, the company announced a quarterly dividend of 40 cents ($1.60 annualized), payable April 1 to shareholders of record as of March 15. If you missed this one, more should be on the way.</p>



<h2><strong>Arcadium Lithium (ALTM)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium1600d-300x169.jpg" alt="Graphic of Lithium scientific symbol (Li) in the shape of a big white gear with construction equipment and mountain around it. favorite Lithium stocks"><div>Source: GrAl / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Another one of the top lithium stocks to buy is <strong>Arcadium Lithium</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/altm-stock-quote/"><strong>ALTM</strong></a>).</p>



<p>The $4.63 billion company that combined Allkem and Livent to create one of the world&rsquo;s biggest lithium companies is also inexpensive at $4.31. Technically, the chart is a disaster. But that&rsquo;s to be expected with depressed lithium prices. Given time, and an overdue recovery, I&rsquo;d like to see ALTM back at $5.50 initially. From there, it has a gap to refill around $5.75.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arcadium-lithium-releases-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2023-results-and-provides-2024-full-year-outlook-302069315.html">Also, CEO Paul Graves recently said</a>:</p>




<p>&ldquo;It is clear that very few lithium expansion projects make economic sense at current market prices, and the longer prices stay near these levels the greater the impact will be on future supply shortfalls. As we saw in 2022, this will increase the likelihood of a rapid increase in future lithium prices,&rdquo; as quoted in a company release. </p>




<p>Once that happens, ALTM will be very well positioned for upside.</p>



<p>Helping, Loop Capital has a &ldquo;buy&rdquo; rating, with a price target of $9 a share.</p>



<h2><strong>Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sqm-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Sociedad Quimica y Minera logo displayed on a mobile phone with the company's web page on it. SQM stock"><div>Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>With a yield of 10.22%,&nbsp;<strong>Sociedad Quimica y Minera</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sqm-stock-quote/"><strong>SQM</strong></a></span>) we can get paid to wait for recovery here, too. At the moment, it&rsquo;s consolidating at around $49 a share. From here, I&rsquo;d like to see it test its December high of $64. It&rsquo;s also still trading at 6.8x earnings, and 1.8x sales, which is far less than its five-year average of 4.54.</p>



<p>Earnings haven&rsquo;t been hot here either. But that&rsquo;s to be expected in the current environment. In its most recent quarter,&nbsp;SQM said <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/01/why-these-3-lithium-stocks-should-be-on-your-radar-in-2024/" target="_blank">revenue slipped 38% year-over-year</a> (<span>YOY</span>) to $1.84 billion. Net income came in 56% lower YOY to $479.9 million, as EPS crumbled 56% to $1.68 YOY.&nbsp;</p>



<p>However, a good amount of negativity has been priced in. Helping,&nbsp;Loop Capital&nbsp;<a href="https://thefly.com/news.php?symbol=SQM">recently raised its price target</a>&nbsp;on SQM to $62, with a &ldquo;hold&rdquo; rating. Again, while we wait for the eventual recovery in SQM, we can sit back and collect its dividends.</p>



<h2><strong>Atlas Lithium (ATLX)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium1600h-300x169.jpg" alt="rows of lithium ion batteries"><div>Source: Lightboxx/ShutterStock.com</div></div><p>The last time I mentioned&nbsp;<strong>Atlas Lithium</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/atlx-stock-quote/"><strong>ATLX</strong></a>), it traded at around $14 on March 22. It&rsquo;s still another one of the top lithium stocks to buy.</p>



<p>At the time, I noted: </p>




<p>&ldquo;The company recently said it achieved full funding for its early revenue strategy to allow for the start of production later this year.&nbsp;Two, the company just said the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlas-lithium.com/news/atlas-lithium-progresses-with-dms-plant-construction-remains-on-schedule-for-q4-2024-production/">construction of its modular dense</a>&nbsp;media separation lithium processing plant remains on track for completion in Q2 2024.&rdquo;</p>




<p>Today, the stock is up to $17.02. From here, if it can break above resistance at around $17.80, it could potentially test $20 next. Helping, Alliance Global Partners raised its price target on ATLX to $75 from $70 a share. Better, the company just signed a $30 million definitive agreement and offtake agreement with Mitsui &amp; Co.</p>



<p>&ldquo;Mitsui has entered into an offtake agreement for the future purchase of 15,000 tons of lithium concentrate from Phase 1 and 60,000 tons per year for five years from Phase 2 of Atlas Lithium&rsquo;s soon to be producing Neves Project in Brazil&rsquo;s Lithium Valley,&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4084878-atlas-lithium-bags-30m-investment-from-mitsui-signs-offtake-agreement">noted Seeking Alpha</a>.</p>



<h2><strong>Frontier Lithium (LITOF)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium-300x169.jpg" alt="a lithium mine, ATLX stock"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>There&rsquo;s also <strong>Frontier Lithium</strong> (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/litof-stock-quote/"><strong>LITOF</strong></a>), a small $137 million company trading at just 60 cents.</p>



<p>This is a pre-production company that wants to become a major manufacturer of battery-quality lithium materials for EVs and battery supply chains in North America. At the moment, it&rsquo;s developing the PAK Lithium Project, which reportedly holds one of North America&rsquo;s highest-grade, large-tonnage, hard-rock lithium resources in the form of a rare low-iron spodumene, as noted in the company&rsquo;s investor deck.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Most recently, the company signed a definitive agreement with <strong>Mitsubishi</strong> to&nbsp;establish a joint venture partnership for the PAK Lithium Project mine and planned lithium chemicals conversion facility.&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4075389-frontier-lithium-surges-after-forming-jv-with-mitsubishi-for-canada-lithium-project">According to the press release</a>, &ldquo;This&nbsp;JV partnership delivers immediate and near-term financing to aggressively advance the first fully integrated lithium mining and processing operation in&nbsp;Ontario.&rdquo;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2003-tsx-venture/fl/87780-frontier-discovers-a-new-spodumene-bearing-pegmatite-bolt-between-the-pak-and-spark-deposits.html">As also noted by the company</a>: </p>




<p>&ldquo;The Project remains largely unexplored; however, since 2013, the company has delineated two premium spodumene-bearing lithium deposits (PAK &amp; Spark), located 2.3 Km apart. These deposits are supported by probable reserves of 22 million tonnes (Mt) averaging 1.55% lithium oxide (Li2O) and a measured and indicated resource of 26 Mt averaging 1.6% Li2O and inferred resource of 32.5 Mt averaging 1.4% Li2O.&rdquo;</p>




<h2><strong>Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lithium1600-1-300x169.jpg" alt="a group of batteries"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>Or, you can always invest in an ETF for diversification at a low cost. For example, the&nbsp;<strong>Sprott Lithium Miners ETF</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/litp-stock-quote/"><strong><span>LITP</span></strong></a>).&nbsp;With an expense ratio of 0.65%, the ETF has 49 holdings and trades for just under $10 a share.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s also the only pure play ETF with a focus on lithium mining companies. All of which should be well-positioned to benefit from explosive interest in clean energy and EVs. Also, while the ETF struggled for much of 2023, that&rsquo;s to be expected when other lithium stocks are falling. However, with many names starting to recover, so is the LITP ETF. With a good deal of patience and growing demand for lithium, it will eventually come back even stronger.</p>



<p>Some of its top lithium stocks to buy holdings include Albemarle,&nbsp;<strong>Livent Corp</strong>. (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lthm-stock-quote/"><strong><span>LTHM</span></strong></a>),&nbsp;<strong>Lithium Americas</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lac-stock-quote/"><strong><span>LAC</span></strong></a>),&nbsp;American Lithium (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/amli-stock-quote/"><strong>AMLI</strong></a></span>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Ganfeng Lithium</strong>&nbsp;(OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gnenf-stock-quote/"><strong><span>GNENF</span></strong></a>) to name a few. Last trading at just under $10, I&rsquo;d like to see the LITP ETF retest $13 near term.</p>



<h2><strong>Amplify Lithium &amp; Battery Technology ETF (BATT)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium1600f-300x169.jpg" alt="a pile of lithium. lithium stocks"><div>Source: Bjoern Wylezich/ShutterStock.com</div></div><p>With an expense ratio of 0.59%, the&nbsp;<strong>Amplify Lithium &amp; Battery Technology ETF&nbsp;</strong>(NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/batt-stock-quote/"><strong><span>BATT</span></strong></a>) provides exposure to global companies that develop, produce and use lithium battery technology &mdash; all for less than $10 a share.&nbsp;</p>



<p>BATT ETF has 89 holdings, including <strong>Tesla</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/"><strong><span>TSLA</span></strong></a>), Albemarle, Sociedad Quimica and&nbsp;<strong>Panasonic</strong> (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pcrfy-stock-quote/"><strong>PCRFY</strong></a>). It is another hot ETF that could double, even triple, when lithium prices and related stocks start to push well off their low. While simplistic to say, it&rsquo;s only a matter of time before lithium recovers and takes the BATT ETF along for the ride.</p>



<p>Last trading at $9.45, I&rsquo;d like to see the BATT ETF run significantly higher. In fact, once the lithium boom gets hot again &mdash; which will again happen &mdash; the BATT ETF could retest its late 2021 high of $18.36 again, with a good deal of patience. Remember, with production being cut with low lithium prices, that&rsquo;ll eventually backfire when green energy demand picks back up.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Ian Cooper did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com</em><em>&nbsp;</em><em><a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines.</a></em></p>
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<p>If you are looking for the most undervalued <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/battery/lithium/">lithium stocks</a> to buy in April, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place. I feel these companies represent the best deals in the market right now, trading at attractive valuations and having accretive outlooks for the future.</p>



<p>The reason I chose these companies is due to their robust competitive advantages and wide moats in the lithium mining industry. These firms have established themselves as low-cost producers, leveraging economies of scale and favorable mineral deposit locations. Their operational strengths allow them to extract lithium in a cost-efficient manner, providing an edge over rivals.</p>



<p>Moreover, some companies have secured long-term supply agreements with major players in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy storage markets. Such contracts ensure a steady stream of revenue and mitigate pricing pressures.&nbsp;</p>



<p>So, here are three of the most undervalued lithium stocks to buy in April.</p>



<h2>Albemarle (ALB)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/alb1600a-300x169.jpg" alt="Albemarle (ALB) logo on a mobile phone screen"><div>Source: IgorGolovniov/Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Since March, <strong>Albemarle </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/alb-stock-quote/"><strong>ALB</strong></a></span>), saw its share price recover from a low of around $110 to $128, with a potential to reach higher levels. It trades at 9x earnings and offers a 1.27% yield.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I think ALB is undervalued because of its announcement regarding measures in January 2024 to adjust its growth investments and streamline costs, targeted to unlock over $750 million in cash flow in the near term. The company <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/pr/19593290-albemarle-outlines-actions-to-preserve-growth-reduce-costs-and-optimize-cash-flow?hasComeFromMpArticle=false">plans to reduce</a> its 2024 capital expenditures to between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion, down from approximately $2.1 billion in 2023.</p>



<p>For the fourth quarter and full year 2023, ALB reported mixed results. While <a href="https://investors.albemarle.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2024/Albemarle-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Results/default.aspx">full-year</a> net sales hit a record high of $9.6 billion, a 31% increase from the previous year, the fourth quarter experienced a net loss of $618 million. However, this, in turn, has improved its valuation, making it one of those companies to consider.</p>



<h2>Ganfeng Lithium (GNENF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gnenf1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding mobile phone with logo of Chinese company Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (GNENF) on screen in front of web page. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source:  T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Ganfeng Lithium</strong> (OTCMKTS:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gnenf-stock-quote/"><strong>GNENF</strong></a></span>) is one of the world&rsquo;s leading lithium producers, providing comprehensive lithium products and solutions to the global market. China is the hub of lithium activity, and GNENF stock is at the heart of it.</p>



<p>Here&rsquo;s why I believe GNENF is in the prime spot for a strong rebound.<br><br>In 2023, the company&rsquo;s performance mirrored broader industry trends, with a noted decline in profit attributed to uncertainties around its Mexico project and higher operational costs. That scenario prompted a cautious stance from analysts, leading to a general recommendation to sell GNENF shares as of the beginning of 2024. Specifically, GNENF&rsquo;s stock price saw a decrease from $3.81 at the start of the year to $3.35, indicating a 12.1% drop.</p>



<p>There&rsquo;s some good news on the horizon. The company <a href="https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/pilbara-minerals-and-ganfeng-partner-for-lithium-conversion-facility-feasibility-check-26024">has been part of significant partnerships,</a> including an expanded offtake agreement with <strong>Pilbara Minerals</strong> to supply an additional 100,000 tons of spodumene annually from 2027. It may also be undervalued from both a fundamental level and a macro level, as the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/chinas-service-economy-expands-further-caixin-pmi-shows-b6c0ca62">Chinese economy</a> continues to recover.</p>



<h2>Frontier Lithium (LITOF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium1600d-300x169.jpg" alt="Graphic of Lithium scientific symbol (Li) in the shape of a big white gear with construction equipment and mountain around it. favorite Lithium stocks"><div>Source: GrAl / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Frontier Lithium</strong> (OTCMKTS:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/litof-stock-quote/"><strong>LITOF</strong></a></span>) is a smaller, pre-production company with ambitions in North America&rsquo;s EV and battery sector. These pre-producers can sometimes hold the best opportunity for investors because they trade at very low valuations given their more speculative natures compared to more established companies.</p>



<p>In 2024, Frontier Lithium continues to focus on developing its PAK Lithium Project, aimed at establishing the first fully integrated lithium mining and processing operation in Ontario, Canada. Another significant development for Frontier Lithium in 2024 is the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/frontier-lithium-mitsubishi-corporation-form-110000839.html">formation of a joint venture</a> with <strong>Mitsubishi Corporation</strong>. The partnership underlines a mutual commitment to advance the PAK Lithium Project, with Mitsubishi initially acquiring a 7.5% stake in the project.</p>



<p>However, the kicker for me is that it projected a 24-year life for the PAK Lithium Project, with a post-tax NPV(8%) of $1.74 billion and an internal rate of return of 24.1%. That means its prospects are both accretive financially and lucrative from a partnership angle.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Matthew Farley did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines.</a></em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/the-3-most-undervalued-lithium-stocks-to-buy-in-april-2024/">The 3 Most Undervalued Lithium Stocks to Buy in April 2024 </a> appeared first on <a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace</a>.</p>

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<p>Many investors are focusing their metals and mining focus on gold and silver in 2024. And <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/battery/lithium/">lithium stocks</a> took a beating in 2023 which continues into 2024. However, this may be a time to look for lithium stocks to buy on the dip.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Primarily, lithium is a core metal needed for the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (<strong>EV</strong>s). But it&rsquo;s also going to be needed for many current and next-gen applications, including flying cars and smartphones. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Investing in commodities is not for risk-averse investors. Oversupply crushed the lithium market, and miners are cutting back. But this <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20230920269/lithium-supply-may-tighten-in-the-years-ahead-driving-prices-higher-along-with-it" target="_blank">tightening of the lithium supply</a> is likely to provide a boost to lithium prices. EV makers, for example, can get through their inventory glut. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Even if turnaround time in lithium prices doesn&rsquo;t happen soon, many lithium stocks to buy on the dip are trading near 52-week lows. And some pay a dividend which can help protect your investment if the market moves against you. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Albemarle (ALB)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/alb1600a-300x169.jpg" alt="Albemarle (ALB) logo on a mobile phone screen"><div>Source: IgorGolovniov/Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>You can&rsquo;t blame investors for wanting to throw in the towel on <strong>Albemarle</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/alb-stock-quote/"><strong>ALB</strong></a></span>). At several points in 2023 and 2024, investors may have chosen to get involved, thinking the bottom was in, only to see it fall further. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The good news is that in the last six months, ALB stock looks to have found a floor. The bad news is that it continues to trade at or near that floor. It&rsquo;s a stock that&rsquo;s in need of a catalyst. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Albemarle won&rsquo;t report earnings until May 1, 2024. However, analysts have been upgrading and/or <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/wall-street-favorites-3-lithium-stocks-with-strong-buy-ratings-for-april-2024/" target="_blank">boosting their price targets</a> for the stock in April. <strong>Bank of America</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bac-stock-quote/"><strong>BAC</strong></a></span>) upgraded the stock to a buy while increasing the price target from $137 to $156. <strong>Wells Fargo</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wfc-stock-quote/"><strong>WFC</strong></a></span>) retained its buy rating on ALB stock while raising its price target to $145 from $135. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Frontier Lithium (LITOF)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium1600d-300x169.jpg" alt="Graphic of Lithium scientific symbol (Li) in the shape of a big white gear with construction equipment and mountain around it. favorite Lithium stocks"><div>Source: GrAl / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>For investors with more appetite for risk,<strong> Frontier Lithium</strong> (OTCMKTS:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/litof-stock-quote/"><strong>LITOF</strong></a></span>) is an attractive choice. As of this writing, Frontier Lithium is a penny stock&#x2A; at just 57 cents. The company&rsquo;s goal is to be the first fully integrated lithium operation in Ontario. &nbsp;</p>



<p>One important fact for investors to consider is that Frontier Lithium is still a pre-production company that isn&rsquo;t expected to begin production of any sort at its <a href="https://www.frontierlithium.com/_files/ugd/dec7de_99bda7b89f0e44bea74e272f967144d9.pdf" target="_blank">PAK Lithium Project until 2027</a>. And, Frontier won&rsquo;t begin lithium chemical production until 2029. &nbsp;</p>



<p>However, the company has a <a href="https://mailchi.mp/frontierlithium/jv0324" target="_blank">joint venture partnership with Mitsubishi</a> that will help ensure the PAK Lithium Project is funded until production starts. Initially, Mitsubishi will have a 5% stake in the project, which could grow as high as 25%.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund (WBAT)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/etf-up-arrow-300x169.jpg" alt="graphic of the phrase ETF sitting on a computer in front of an increasing line graph on top of a bar graph. Best Funds for Aggressive Investors. Best Growth ETFs"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>The <strong>WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund</strong> (NYSEARCA:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wbat-stock-quote/"><strong>WBAT</strong></a></span>) is a choice for investors looking to get exposure to lithium without picking one or more individual stocks. This is a relatively new exchange-traded fund that launched in February 2022. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The fund invests nearly equally in China, the U.S. and Japan, with about 16% of the fund&rsquo;s geographic exposure concentrated in those three countries. As you can see from the name of the fund, it is not a pure-play lithium ETF. You will get exposure to other sectors, including electric vertical take-off and landing (<strong>eVTOL</strong>) companies (i.e. flying cars) and <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/hydrogen/">hydrogen stocks</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>That may make the fund too broad for some investors. However, the fund is down 10.68% in 2024, which is better (or less bad) than other ETFs that have a heavier lithium focus. The WBAT fund has $4.08 billion of assets under management (<strong>AUM</strong>) and carries a 2.63% dividend yield.&nbsp;</p>



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