Trump's $500 Million Critical Minerals Push: 5 Battery Stocks That Could Benefit

The U.S. government's latest $500 million investment in critical minerals wasn't directed at publicly traded companies — but public market investors shouldn't ignore it. By backing lithium processing, cobalt refining and battery recycling projects, the Donald Trump administration is signaling where it sees the next bottlenecks in the domestic battery supply chain may be.

Benzinga • Aug 20, 2026

All You Need to Know About Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

Lithium Americas Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LAC #Nevada--Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas,” “LAC” or the “Company”) announced that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which includes the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (“Q2 2026”), and provided an update on its Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”). Jonathan Evans, President and Chi.

Business Wire • Aug 13, 2026

Lithium Americas: A Pseudo-Cinematic 'What-The-Heck' Buy Case For The Stock

My case for Lithium Americas is inspired by the 1983 Tom Cruise film Risky Business, the need to sometimes say "what-the-heck" (last word edited for decorum). Actually, the basis for what-the-heck investing is similar to a classic Warren Buffett concept, knowing that a company's future success is inevitable. That's so for lithium. It wasn't always a big deal, even as batteries started to become popular. But lately, thanks to EVs and so many other things, demand is mushrooming.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

Here's Why Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Fell More Than Broader Market

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) reached $3.02 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.27% change compared to its last close.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Lithium Americas Further Strengthens Balance Sheet with $175 Million Financing as Thacker Pass Approaches Peak Construction

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LAC #Nevada--Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with YA II PN, Ltd., an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors Global, LP (“Yorkville”), for up to $175 million in aggregate principal amount of subordinated convertible debentures (the “Debentures”). Proceeds will further strengthen the Company's liquidity position as it continue.

Business Wire • Aug 6, 2026

FCX Flashes Buy Signal; This Is Fueling Copper, Rare Earth Stocks

The copper price is just below a new high but could go higher, BMO said.

Investors Business Daily • Aug 4, 2026

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) concluded the recent trading session at $2.77, signifying a -4.48% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 28, 2026

Top 3 Materials stocks That Could Lead To Your Biggest Gains In Q3

The most oversold stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Benzinga • Jul 23, 2026

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) closed at $2.9 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.69% move from the prior day.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 20, 2026