The price of lithium batteries is dropping as demand for electric vehicles continues to fall. The price of the commodity is down more than 30 percent in 2023, ending a two-year rally that pushed the price of the key battery material to new heights. In addition, prices for other metals that go into batteries, such as cobalt and nickel, are also sliding. The reversal comes as electric auto makers such as Tesla and Ford cut vehicle prices to attract more customers.
When it comes to finding a job, the interview may cause the most anxiety for applicants. Cheddar News' docuseries, Ready 4 Work, speaks with job seekers who learn what to do when that all-important interview is remote.
Major averages rose in Wednesday's opening session but the Nasdaq fell after Alphabet reported cloud revenue below Wall Street estimates, despite topping profit views.
