碳酸锂突破12万元大关，电池板块集体异动，天际股份涨停

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a pullback on December 23, with the three major indices briefly turning negative, while the ChiNext index rose over 1% during the session [1] - Battery concept stocks showed significant movement, with companies like Copper Crown Copper Foil and Huasheng Lithium Battery rising over 10%, and Binhai Energy and Tianji Co. hitting the daily limit [1] - The main contract for lithium carbonate futures surged by 5.67% on December 23, marking a three-day consecutive increase and surpassing the 120,000 yuan mark, setting a new annual high [1] Group 2 - Zhongyuan Futures noted that the supply side of lithium carbonate is experiencing new capacity releases alongside seasonal production cuts from salt lakes, while the demand side maintains high operating rates for energy storage cells, providing price support [1] - There is a significant divergence between futures prices and spot prices, with the futures trading over 10,000 yuan lower than the spot market, indicating a market sentiment-driven characteristic [1] - The actual market performance has exceeded previous forecasts, with strong short-term capital driving the market, but there are increasing risks of volatility at high levels, with resistance around 120,000 yuan and support at 112,000 yuan; a cautious approach is advised regarding chasing highs and monitoring regulatory policies and potential emotional pullbacks [1]