Core Insights - The S&P 500 index rose approximately 1.9% in August, with at least 20 stocks in the index rallying over 10%, and the top three gaining over 20% each [1][10]. Group 1: Albemarle - Albemarle, a major lithium miner, saw its stock surge 25.2% in August due to lithium carbonate prices reaching a one-year high after CATL suspended operations at a mine [3]. - However, Albemarle's stock has since declined by 14% this month as CATL is set to resume operations and lithium prices have fallen [4]. Group 2: UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group experienced a significant recovery, surging 24.2% in August after Warren Buffett disclosed a $1.6 billion stake in the company [5]. - The company reissued its 2025 outlook, projecting around 12% revenue growth and net earnings of at least $14.65 per share, compared to 2024 earnings of $15.51 per share. UnitedHealth's stock is up an additional 12% this month [6]. Group 3: Intel - Intel's shares increased by 23% in August following two major announcements: SoftBank's $2 billion investment at $23 per share and a U.S. government investment of $8.9 billion, equivalent to a 10% stake [7]. - The funding is seen as a potential catalyst for Intel's turnaround as the U.S. government aims to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry [8].