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Chile's SQM , the world's second-largest lithium producer, on Wednesday posted a fourth-quarter net profit down 82% from a year earlier, below forecasts as prices for the key battery metal continued to slide from earlier peaks.

Lithium is a crucial component for various industries, including electric vehicles, and its demand is expected to grow exponentially in the next decade. The current oversupply and low prices of lithium are temporary, and as the economy improves and interest rates decrease, demand for lithium and its prices are likely to increase. There are only a few major players in the lithium market, and investing in these companies, such as SQM, Arcadium Lithium, and Lithium Americas Corp., could lead to significant returns.

Sociedad Quimica's (SQM) fourth-quarter results are likely to have been affected by pricing headwinds across its segments.

In the most recent trading session, SQM (SQM) closed at $43.14, indicating a +0.51% shift from the previous trading day.

SQM (SQM) concluded the recent trading session at $42.92, signifying a +1.2% move from its prior day's close.

The risk-reward equation swings to SQM's favor after derisking with the LCE prices back to YE21 levels and the new concession term. The consensus has largely factored in a prolonged weak scenario and yet still finds upside. On US$11kg LCE price (forever) plus lower margins I arrive at a target price of US$48.

Certain companies stand at the edge in the global markets, capitalizing on emerging trends with massive gains. From the relentless push for cutting-edge semiconductor technology to the burgeoning demand for renewable energy resources and electric vehicles, investment opportunities are constantly shifting.

The lithium battery market has been increasingly in business news headlines as the rare earth mineral is increasingly important to companies operating in clean energy and transportation sectors. According to Koyfin, lithium carbonate prices have fallen more than 78% over the past few months.

The latest trading day saw SQM (SQM) settling at $40.47, representing a -0.12% change from its previous close.

SQM (SQM) concluded the recent trading session at $45.13, signifying a -1.93% move from its prior day's close.