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Why Apple Stock Popped over 3% on Thursday

Apple sets 2025 target of using 100% recycled cobalt in batteries

Why Apple Stock Popped over 3% on Thursday

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In fact, it may turn out that the cost of recycled cobalt is <em>greater</em> than the cost of buying newly mined cobalt. This remains to be seen -- and it&#39;s perhaps informative that in announcing its newest recycling initiative, Apple made no mention of cost savings.</p><p>That being said, the added &#34;green&#34; credentials of being a 100%-recycled consumer of cobalt should help to offset any additional cost for these consumers. 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