Lithium trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has reached a record high as investment funds take advantage of the growing market. The demand for lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries, has been steadily increasing, leading to a surge in trading activity. Meanwhile, health insurers have experienced a decline in stock prices due to disappointing final Medicare Advantage rates.
Lastly, oilfield service company Schlumberger (SLB) has announced its acquisition of rival ChampionX for $7 billion