What drove Albemarle's 150% year-over-year profit growth in Q2, according to the news?

Albemarle's 150% year-over-year profit growth in Q2 was driven by higher lithium prices, as explicitly stated in the body: 'Albemarle reported strong Q2 results driven by higher lithium prices, leading to a 150% year-over-year profit growth.'

How does Morningstar currently value Albemarle stock, and what is the rationale for that rating?

Morningstar maintains a $200 fair value estimate for Albemarle and rates the stock as moderately undervalued, citing a narrow economic moat based on its cost advantage in lithium and bromine production; the body states: 'Morningstar maintains a $200 fair value estimate, rating the stock as moderately undervalued with a narrow economic moat due to its cost advantage in lithium and bromine production.'

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