Albemarle's Long-Term Investment Story Under Pressure as China's Lithium Price Slide

Albemarle, a lithium producer, faces pressure from falling China spot lithium carbonate prices. China is a major demand hub and processing center, and its falling lithium prices can ripple through to international producers like Albemarle. The drop in prices raises concerns about Albemarle's sensitivity to commodity pricing and its uneven recent results. However, the stock's pullback may be a buying opportunity.