分组1 - Ryvyl Inc announced a $75 million merger agreement with RTB Digital, leading to a 97.1% increase in its share price to $0.58 in pre-market trading [1] - Galaxy Payroll Group Ltd experienced a 43.2% surge to $5.50 following a 10-for-1 share consolidation [5] - Lithium Americas Corp gained 31.2% to $7.49 after reaching an agreement with GM and the U.S. DOE regarding a loan [5] 分组2 - Senmiao Technology Ltd saw a 25% increase to $2.50 after a previous decline of 9% [5] - Nova Minerals Ltd – ADR rose 22.2% to $20.04 in pre-market trading [5] - Strive Inc jumped 22.2% to $3.06 after a 9% gain on Tuesday [5] 分组3 - Nuburu Inc surged 18.4% to $0.18 after a 14% increase on Tuesday [5] - 3 E Network Technology Group Ltd increased by 15.2% to $0.66 despite receiving a deficiency letter from NASDAQ [5] - AES Corp rose 13.2% to $14.90 in pre-market trading [5] 分组4 - BGSF Inc fell 33.3% to $4.73 in pre-market trading [5] - Clean Energy Technologies Inc declined 29.8% to $0.20 after announcing a 1-for-15 reverse stock split [5] - Beneficient dipped 17% to $0.79 after a significant gain of 160% on Tuesday [5]

Core Points - Lithium Americas Corp. has reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Energy to advance the first draw of $435 million for the Thacker Pass lithium project [1] Group 1 - The joint venture partner for Lithium Americas in the Thacker Pass project is General Motors Holdings LLC [1] - The agreement is referred to as the "First Draw Terms" [1] - The funding is aimed at supporting the development of the Thacker Pass lithium project [1]

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market advanced despite concerns over a potential government shutdown, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining nearly 0.2% to 46,397.89, the S&P 500 climbing about 0.4% to 6,688.46, and the Nasdaq rising 0.3% to 22,660 [1] Company Highlights - **Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC)**: The stock dipped 0.52% to close at $5.71, with an intraday high of $6.38 and a low of $5.23. In after-hours trading, the stock soared 35% to $7.69 [1] - **Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE)**: Shares rose by 0.26% to end at $69.73, with a high of $70.21 and a low of $68.82. The company reported first-quarter earnings with revenue of $11.72 billion and earnings per share of 49 cents, both exceeding analyst expectations [3] - **Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE)**: The stock surged 6.83% to close at $25.48, with an intraday high of $25.63 and a low of $23.81. Pfizer became the first company to join an initiative to lower drug prices, which is expected to benefit over 100 million patients [4] - **CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:CRWV)**: The stock soared 11.70% to close at $136.85, with a high of $142.67 and a low of $133.22. The company secured a $14.2 billion deal with Meta Platforms for cloud computing services [5] - **Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:OXY)**: Shares fell by 1.77% to close at $47.25, with a high of $49.45 and a low of $46.44. Reports indicate that Berkshire Hathaway is in discussions to acquire Occidental's chemical unit, OxyChem, in a deal potentially worth $10 billion [6] Government Initiatives - The U.S. government plans to acquire a 5% stake in Lithium Americas to bolster the domestic supply chain for critical metals, following a $400 million investment in MP Materials to reduce foreign dependency [2]

智通财经APP获悉，美国能源部长克里斯·赖特表示，美国政府已同意收购Lithium Americas(LAC.US)股 份，证实了上周引发该公司股价飙升的报道。受该消息影响，Lithium Americas周二盘后上涨35.3%。 另外，媒体报道称，美国能源部将持有Lithium Americas 5%的股份，以及该公司与通用汽车合资成立的 Thacker Pass 5%的股份。 Lithium Americas耗资约30亿美元的Thacker Pass项目在特朗普第一任期末获得批准，而美国能源部贷款 项目办公室提供的贷款已于去年由拜登政府完成发放。通用汽车正依靠Thacker Pass项目来满足其电动 化转型所需的大部分锂需求。 此举是特朗普政府为加速发展关键矿产本地供应链所做出的最新努力。今年早些时候，美国国防部宣布 向MP Materials(MP.US)投资4亿美元，用于资助一家生产稀土磁铁的新工厂。 在美国政府考虑入股的消息传出之后，Lithium Americas本周表示，其和合资伙伴通用汽车(GM.US)已 与美国能源部就获得23亿美元联邦贷款的条件进行了商谈。 ...

Core Insights - The Thacker Pass project is recognized as one of the largest known lithium deposits in the United States [1] Industry Summary - The project highlights the growing importance of lithium as a critical resource for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage [1] - The development of such large lithium deposits is essential for meeting the increasing demand driven by the transition to clean energy [1]

智通财经APP获悉，周二，三大指数收涨。今日是9月的最后一个交易日以及第三季度最后一个交易 日。标普500指数、道指连续第五个月上涨。道指创2019年以来9月最大百分比涨幅；标普500指数创 2010年以来最大9月百分比涨幅，创2020年以来最大三季度百分比涨幅。纳指连续第六个月实现上涨， 并创2010年以来最大三季度百分比涨幅。 【美股】截至收盘，道指涨81.82点，涨幅为0.18%，报46397.89点；纳指涨68.86点，涨幅为0.3%，报 22660点；标普500指数涨27.25点，涨幅为0.41%，报6688.46点。英伟达(NVDA.US)涨2.6%，台积电 (TSM.US)涨2.2%，Coreweave(CRWV.US)涨11.7%，UiPath(PATH.US)涨6.5%，礼来(LLY.US)涨5.02%， 美国总统特朗普称礼来表现非常出色。谷歌母公司Alphabet(GOOG.US)三季度累计上涨38%，创2005年 以来最佳单季表现。 【欧股】德国DAX30指数涨66.27点，涨幅0.28%，报23841.44点；英国富时100指数涨42.56点，涨幅 0.46%，报9342.40点；法国 ...

In windswept, remote Thacker Pass in the far northern reaches of Nevada permits approved for a massive lithium mine, proposed by Lithium Americas Corp., are drawing impassioned protest from the local indigenous population, ranchers, and environmentalists.Shares of Lithium Americas popped more than 35% in extended trading Tuesday after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Bloomberg that the U.S. government will take a small stake in the company.The U.S. Department of Energy plans to take a 5% equity stake ...

Three months ago, shares of rare earths companies ripped higher after MP Materials (NYSE:MP) unveiled a game-changing deal with the U.S. Department of Defense that marks the most aggressive federal intervention in the rare earths space in decades. The DoD-backed investment package will see the Nevada-based producer build out a fully domestic magnet supply chain and lock in long-term pricing support for neodymium-praseodymium, the critical alloy used in everything from fighter jets to iPhones. MP shares do ...

Financial Sector Developments - Morgan Stanley's stress capital buffer requirement has been reduced by the Federal Reserve from 5.1% to 4.3%, effective October 1, 2025, allowing for greater capital allocation flexibility [2][8] - A consortium of nine major European banks is collaborating to develop a Euro-pegged stablecoin, aiming to connect traditional finance with decentralized finance [3] - Deutsche Börse Group is partnering with Circle Internet Group Inc. to integrate stablecoins into its financial infrastructure, promoting regulated adoption across European markets [3] Energy and Resources Sector - The U.S. government is acquiring a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass mine, supporting domestic production of critical materials like lithium [4][8] - Japanese trading giant Marubeni is expanding its presence in Japan's power market by establishing a new trading venture [5] Oil Market Insights - U.S. crude oil stock levels decreased by 3.674 million barrels, indicating a potential softening in demand compared to the previous week's drop of 3.821 million barrels [6][8] Corporate Performance Highlights - Nike reported a 1% increase in fiscal first-quarter revenue to $11.72 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates, although gross margins decreased to 42.2% due to tariffs and discounting [9][8]

Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC) is one of the Best WallStreetBets Stocks to Invest In. On September 24, analyst Laurence Alexander of Jefferies maintained a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock, reducing the price objective to $7.00. The analyst’s rating is backed by a combination of factors. The ongoing discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM) about the $2.3 billion loan and potential equity stake demonstrate a strategic alignment, which can benefit Lithium Americas Corp. ( ...