Based on Chanson's 15-minute chart, a notable trend reversal has been observed, as indicated by the KDJ Golden Cross and Bullish Marubozu at 09/25/2025 15:15. This suggests that the momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the upside, and there is potential for further increase. As buyers assume control of the market, the bullish momentum is likely to continue.
Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) shares surged over 90% by noon on Wednesday, driven by a combination of government actions, General Motors Co (GM) commitments, and retail investor enthusiasm. The rally has triggered a Golden Cross, a bullish indicator signaling positive momentum ahead
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
The catalyst for the stock's surge was news that the Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% equity stake in LAC's Thacker Pass lithium project as part of a Department of Energy (DOE) loan renegotiation. Bloomberg and Reuters reported the DOE's reevaluation of LAC's $2.3 billion loan, citing concerns over cheaper Chinese lithium and the administration's intent to secure equity and require GM, the sole Phase 1 offtaker, to relinquish some control over the project
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson noted that GM's involvement offers some support for Thacker Pass' continued development, but cautioned that the details of any revised loan or offtake agreements remain unclear. Additionally, LAC's offer of no-cost warrants for 5–10% of its shares could dilute shareholders if exercised, adding another layer of uncertainty
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
Technical indicators also support the bullish case. LAC has triggered a Golden Cross, with its 50- and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) undergirding the bullish case. The MACD is at 0.31, while the RSI has risen to an overbought level of 86.5. The 20-day SMA supports the short-term bullish momentum, although slight selling pressure is present
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
Analysts suggest the post-market surge is likely amplified by low liquidity and a short interest around 12% of the float, creating a classic short-squeeze environment
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
The Lithium Americas saga highlights a broader trend: the U.S. government appears increasingly willing to take direct equity stakes in companies vital to domestic supply chains, particularly where China dominates. Peterson sees this as a potential template for other DOE-backed firms like Plug Power Inc (PLUG) or EVgo Inc (EVGO), though strategic importance will likely dictate which companies are next
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
As buyers assume control of the market, the bullish momentum is likely to continue, reflecting a new era in which Washington is becoming an active equity investor in critical materials
Golden Cross Alert: Lithium Americas Rockets 90%+ As Trump Eyes 10% Stake[1].
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