Albemarle Corp buy Stephens

Albemarle is a specialty chemical company that produces and markets lithium, bromine, and other specialty chemicals globally. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, including energy storage, flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural solutions. Albemarle's lithium business has been a key driver of growth in recent years due to increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and other technologies. The company has a market capitalization of around $11 billion and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ALB.