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Lithium Stocks To Watch Today - August 31st

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Key Points

  • Exxon Mobil, Albemarle, and Rio Tinto are highlighted as the top lithium stocks to watch due to their involvement in lithium exploration and production, crucial for electric vehicle batteries.
  • The demand for lithium stocks is driven by the growing interest in clean-energy technologies, positioning these companies as key players in the shift toward electrification and renewable energy.
  • These companies reported the highest dollar trading volume among lithium stocks recently, indicating strong investor interest in this sector.
  • Five stocks to consider instead of Exxon Mobil.

Exxon Mobil, Albemarle, and Rio Tinto are the three Lithium stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Lithium stocks are shares of companies involved in the exploration, mining, processing or refining of lithium and its derivatives. Because lithium is a key component in rechargeable batteries—especially for electric vehicles and energy storage—these stocks have attracted attention amid growing demand for clean‐energy technologies. Investors often use lithium stocks to gain exposure to the broader shift toward electrification and renewable energy. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Lithium stocks within the last several days.

Exxon Mobil (XOM)

Exxon Mobil Corporation engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the United States and internationally. It operates through Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products segments. The Upstream segment explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas.

Read Our Latest Research Report on XOM

Albemarle (ALB)

Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride; technical services for the handling and use of reactive lithium products; and lithium-containing by-products recycling services.

Read Our Latest Research Report on ALB

Rio Tinto (RIO)

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting.

Read Our Latest Research Report on RIO

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