The impact of Trump’s tariffs was huge overnight, with ALB surging over +19%, albeit from a low base. In February, this $US7bn Li goliath company announced it could generate breakeven free cash flow in 2025 without lithium prices rising, positioning it well if/when Li prices can recover some of their deep losses. The stocks plunged on Tuesday following the news that the US will move ahead with its 104% tariff on Chinese imports hindered by more than 30% of its sales from Asia, but as we saw this morning, it can bounce even harder – this morning’s move was the stocks largest ever percentage gain.
- We like the risk/reward towards ALB around $US60 following its 85% decline: MM holds ALB in the International Companies Portfolio.