Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle, said progress has slowed as the company faces headwinds from a collapse in lithium prices.
Coterra Energy's production paid off in the first quarter, helping the oil-and-gas producer surpass Wall Street expectations.
Block's earnings report comes during a slide in the stock price tied to reports that U.S. prosecutors were probing the company's compliance practices.
Coinbase's quarterly results follow a big jump in the price of bitcoin from a year earlier, though the rally has stalled of late.
The FTC has decided to refer the allegations to the Justice Department for a potential criminal investigation, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Goldman Sachs raised its stock price target to $268 after First Solar reported another stronger quarter, suggesting 50% upside for shares.
Oil prices are under pressure from rising inventories, softening demand and higher for longer interest rates.
British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, boosted by higher refining margins and robust oil trading.
The FTC will not block the deal now that the regulator and Exxon have reached a consent agreement, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Renewable energy groups and congressional Democrats are raising alarms about potential harm to clean energy goals from a proposed banking regulation.