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Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

China confirmed Thursday it has begun issuing “general licences” to speed rare earth exports, but did not disclose the number or terms. U.S.-listed rare metals stocks traded mixed at midday, with MP Materials flat at $52.03, Energy Fuels up 2.9%, and Lithium Americas down 1.8%. Investors weighed Beijing’s move against ongoing U.S. efforts to localize supply chains.

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  • Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Fed Decision and Major Tech Earnings
    April 29, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT. Nasdaq futures gained 0.4% ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision and earnings reports from tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Markets are cautious following a broad sell-off in major indices driven by chip stock weakness linked to slowing growth at AI firm OpenAI. Investors await the Fed's stance on inflation and interest rates, with crude oil prices rising amid unresolved US-Iran tensions. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady in Jerome Powell's final meeting before his replacement, Kevin Warsh, awaits Senate approval. Key focus remains on AI capital expenditure and the potential for further rate hikes in 2024. Earnings from AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Total Energies, UBS, and GSK are also in focus.

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Visa Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat and $20 Billion Buyback Ease Spending Fears

Visa Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat and $20 Billion Buyback Ease Spending Fears

29 April 2026
Visa shares jumped 5% premarket Wednesday after the company beat quarterly profit estimates, raised its full-year outlook, and announced a $20 billion buyback. Adjusted net income rose to $6.3 billion, or $3.31 a share, topping forecasts. Payments volume climbed 9%, cross-border volume 12%. Visa cited resilient consumer spending but flagged Middle East tensions as a risk to travel flows.
Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

29 April 2026
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter revenue of $3.605 billion, up 19%, and adjusted earnings of $9.47 per share, both above analyst estimates. Dupixent sales rose 33% and Libtayo 54%, while total U.S. Eylea sales fell 10%. Shares dropped 1.1% premarket. The FDA delayed a decision on a second Eylea HD syringe manufacturer; Regeneron cut its 2026 gross-margin forecast due to repairs in Ireland.
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