Key Takeaways ALB is boosting global lithium conversion capacity with rising volumes and productivity gains.ALB is advancing cost-saving measures, targeting $450M in improvements and lower capital spending.ALB ended Q3 2025 with $3.5B liquidity and expects $300-$400M free cash flow for the year.Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) and Albemarle Corporation (ALB) both engage in exploration, development, mining, processing and production of lithium. Albemarle is also a leading producer of highly-engineered specialty ...

British lender Close Brothers reported an annual profit of 144.3 million pounds ($193.88 million) on Tuesday, beating market estimates, as cost-saving measures and selective lending helped offset pressure from the motor finance commission probe. ...