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Lithium stocks: Powering portfolios?

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Demand for lithium has been around for a while now – it's what powers most consumer electronics that rely on battery power – but enthusiasm for the market has recently rocketed along with the growing popularity of electric vehicles. It's estimated that over 70% of the lithium produced across the world is now used in EV batteries, and miners extracting the stuff are making a fortune, which is always good for share prices.

Here's our Spark of popular lithium stocks. Remember though: batteries always have a positive and a negative side, so make sure to do your own research before investing in anything.