Today: 26 May 2026

MP Materials stock: what traders are watching after a fresh U.S. rare-earths funding signal

MP Materials stock: what traders are watching after a fresh U.S. rare-earths funding signal

MP Materials shares rose 1.8% to $69.58 Friday ahead of a $1.6 billion U.S. investment package for rare earths expected Monday. The Trump administration plans to acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth, according to sources cited by Reuters. Investors are watching for policy impacts and MP’s next earnings update, set for Feb. 19. The Financial Times reports the deal includes equity, warrants, and loans for mine and magnet factory construction.
25 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price heads into Monday after Friday dip as data centers talk more onsite power

Bloom Energy stock price heads into Monday after Friday dip as data centers talk more onsite power

Bloom Energy shares closed at $144.89 Friday, down 0.5% after a volatile session, but remain up 67% year-to-date. The stock hit a high of $155.87 earlier in the week amid surging interest in onsite power for data centers. Investors await Bloom’s Q4 results on Feb. 5, with focus on data center bookings and margins. Fuel-cell peers showed mixed moves Friday, with Plug Power falling and FuelCell Energy rising.
25 January 2026
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Vertical Aerospace stock price (EVTL) slips as Valo New York push meets dilution worries

Vertical Aerospace stock price (EVTL) slips as Valo New York push meets dilution worries

Vertical Aerospace shares fell 2.6% to $5.60 Friday, closing out a week down nearly 7%. The company disclosed an expanded authorized share pool to 1 billion, raising dilution concerns as it pursues funding. Vertical is promoting its Valo eVTOL in New York with Bristow and Skyports. Cash on hand stood at about £69 million ($93 million) as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to preliminary filings.
25 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock faces Monday test after report of $1.6 billion U.S. stake deal

USA Rare Earth stock faces Monday test after report of $1.6 billion U.S. stake deal

USA Rare Earth (USAR.O) shares jumped 9.1% to $24.77 Friday after sources said the U.S. will take a 10% stake in a $1.6 billion deal, with an announcement expected Monday. The government is set to receive 16.1 million shares and warrants for 17.6 million more at $17.17 each. Investors await details on financing terms and possible dilution. The White House and company declined comment.
25 January 2026
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Joby Aviation stock slips 4% before Wall Street reopens — here’s what investors watch next

Joby Aviation stock slips 4% before Wall Street reopens — here’s what investors watch next

Joby Aviation shares fell 4.2% to $13.93 Friday as small-cap stocks slumped, with the Russell 2000 down 1.8%. The drop comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and a wave of major earnings reports. Joby’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 25, with investors watching certification progress and cash burn. Joby recently agreed to buy a $61.5 million Ohio property to expand production.
25 January 2026
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Antofagasta stock faces Monday test after Chile roadblock strike, Centinela fine ahead of Q4 update

Antofagasta stock faces Monday test after Chile roadblock strike, Centinela fine ahead of Q4 update

Antofagasta shares closed up 1.9% at 3,584 pence Friday, despite striking contractors blocking access to the Zaldivar mine in Chile over the weekend. Chile’s regulator fined Antofagasta Minerals about $775,000 for water-management breaches at Centinela. Copper prices rose, with LME cash settlement at $12,920.50 per ton. Antofagasta will release its Q4 production report Jan. 29.
25 January 2026
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Fresnillo PLC stock price: why Friday’s £41.68 close puts the silver miner in focus this week

Fresnillo PLC stock price: why Friday’s £41.68 close puts the silver miner in focus this week

Fresnillo shares closed Friday up 2.06% at 4,168 pence, a new 52-week high, as silver surged past $100 an ounce and gold hit records. About 843,000 Fresnillo shares traded between 4,030 and 4,190 pence. The company will release its fourth-quarter production report on Jan. 28. The U.S. Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27-28, with markets watching for further moves in metals and currencies.
25 January 2026
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Legal & General share price flat at 258p — what traders watch before LGEN reopens

Legal & General share price flat at 258p — what traders watch before LGEN reopens

Legal & General Group Plc shares closed nearly flat at 258.2 pence on Friday, with about 17.7 million shares traded as insurers lagged amid broader market declines. The company’s next major event is its preliminary full-year results on March 11. European stocks fell on tariff concerns, while investors await rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England.
25 January 2026
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3i Group share price heads into new week near 3,289p — here’s what matters before Thursday’s update (LSE:III)

3i Group share price heads into new week near 3,289p — here’s what matters before Thursday’s update (LSE:III)

3i Group shares closed Friday at 3,289p, up 0.49%, but remain well below last year’s high. The stock trades about 15% above net asset value as investors await the Q3 update on Jan. 29. Focus is on Action, 3i’s largest holding, after it reported 17% sales growth in the last half-year. Monday’s trading will test whether the NAV premium holds.
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  • Asian Stocks Mixed as Oil Prices Respond to U.S. Strikes in Iran
    May 25, 2026, 11:08 PM EDT. Asian equities showed mixed performance Monday as investors absorbed news of U.S. defensive military strikes targeting sites in southern Iran. The attacks followed rising tensions in the Middle East, prompting volatility in global oil prices. Brent crude and WTI futures displayed fluctuating movements amid concerns over supply disruptions. Market participants remain cautious, monitoring geopolitical developments that could influence energy markets and broader risk sentiment.

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Infleqtion shares react to $100 million quantum funding news in Washington

Infleqtion Shares Up 31% This Week After $100 Million Quantum Contract, Eyes on Tuesday Trading

26 May 2026
Infleqtion shares surged 11.2% Friday to $16.35, capping a 31.4% weekly gain ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The rally followed a May 21 letter of intent with the U.S. Commerce Department for up to $100 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS Act. The award is not final and depends on meeting development milestones. U.S. equity markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
Plug Power Stock Pauses After a Wild Week. The Next Test Is Cash.

Plug Power Stock Pauses After a Wild Week. The Next Test Is Cash.

26 May 2026
Plug Power shares closed at $3.78 on May 22 after a volatile week, rebounding 14.2% on May 21 following news of a final investment decision for its 30-megawatt Barrow Green Hydrogen project in the UK. The company reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $163.5 million and improved gross margin, but analysts remain cautious, with price targets ranging from $2.50 to $5. U.S. markets were closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
Archer Aviation Stock Paused Monday, Traders Watching Tuesday for ACHR Direction

Archer Aviation Stock Paused Monday, Traders Watching Tuesday for ACHR Direction

26 May 2026
Archer Aviation (ACHR) closed Friday at $6.36, up 5.1% for the week, before slipping to $6.29 in after-hours trading. The company reported a Q1 net loss of $217.7 million on $1.6 million revenue, with $1.78 billion in cash at quarter’s end. Archer says it completed Phase 3 of FAA certification for its Midnight eVTOL. Investors await updates on Phase 4 testing and U.S. pilot program plans.
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