In the lithium mining sector, Albemarle (ALB) is having more hot trading days than cold ones. ALB stock gained nearly 5%. The firm declared a $0.405 a share quarterly dividend.
Lithium mining stocks are speculating on the next takeover deal. On Oct. 9, 2024, Rio Tinto (RIO) bid $6.7 billion for Arcadium Lithium (ALTM). Although ALB has a short float of 11.72%, this is due to arbitrage players who bought the convertible preferred shares. They are shorting the common stock against that position. For that reason, investors should not buy ALB stock on a bet that short-sellers will get squeezed.
Carnival (CCL) may resume its rally today as it trades near a 52-week high. The cruise ship stock could lead the S&P 500’s (SPY) Consumer Discretionary sector. Travelers may allocate more of their vacation spending on cruises. Although the $30 billion of debt is a risk, the company should report higher bookings in the quarters ahead.
Cold Stocks
APA (APA) is stuck in a downtrend that started last year. WTI crude prices are too weak, pulling APA stock lower.
Centene (CNC) is at risk of trading at a 52-week low. Health insurers are out of favor after Molina Healthcare (MOH) posted weak Q3 results. Still, Centene posted a 10.5% Y/Y rise in revenue. Markets will eventually recognize Centene’s strong results.
