Stock market anomaly | American chemical corporation Albemarle Corporation (ALB.US) plunges nearly 10%, having surged 33% earlier in the month.

Financial news app Zhitong Finance has learned that on Monday, the American company Albemarle (ALB.US) plunged nearly 10%, closing at $75.62. On the news front, the company's stock price had a sharp increase in the previous two weeks, rising by 33% this month, triggering profit-taking. In addition, the company's second-quarter financial report is expected to be released on July 30th, with institutions expecting revenue of $1.227 billion, a 14.21% decrease year-on-year; expected earnings per share of -$0.943, a 51.88% narrower loss year-on-year. The fluctuation in performance has intensified market attention.