美国雅保盘前续涨4%，获瑞银上调评级至“买入”并看高至185美元

Core Viewpoint - UBS upgraded Albemarle Corporation (ALB.US) from "Neutral" to "Buy" with a target price increase from $107 to $185, citing rising energy storage demand and a slowdown in production capacity growth in Western countries, which may lead to a lithium market shortage in the second half of 2026, setting the stage for a potential surge in lithium prices in 2027 [1] Group 1 - Albemarle's stock price rose 4% in pre-market trading to $130.2, following a more than 5% increase last Friday [1] - UBS anticipates that the increase in lithium prices driven by battery metal demand will boost Albemarle's profitability, suggesting that now is an opportune time to buy the stock [1]