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Rare Earth Goldmine? MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal & China Tensions

Rare Earth Goldmine? MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal & China Tensions

MP Materials shares have surged nearly 380% in 2025, reaching an all-time high near $82 and a market cap of $13–14 billion. The Pentagon invested $400 million for a 15% stake and guaranteed a $110/kg floor price for rare earths. MP signed a $500 million supply deal with Apple, which prepaid $200 million for a new Texas plant. Despite rapid production growth and soaring revenue, MP posted its eighth straight quarterly loss.
11 October 2025
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Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars as US Govt Takes 5% Stake – Analysts Weigh In on EV Lithium Boom

Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars on U.S. ‘White Gold’ Stake – Latest News, Stock Rally & Expert Outlook

Lithium Americas secured a $2.26 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan in October 2025 for its Thacker Pass lithium project, with the DOE and GM now holding equity stakes. LAC’s stock more than doubled in 2025, spiking 23% on news of the federal deal. The company remains pre-revenue, reporting a $13 million Q2 net loss but is fully funded for construction. Wall Street consensus rates the stock “Hold” with a $5.10 price target.
6 October 2025
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Lithium Americas (LAC) Soars as US Govt Takes 5% Stake – Analysts Weigh In on EV Lithium Boom

Lithium Americas 2025: Surging Stock, Big Bets and How It Stacks Up Against Lithium Giants

Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) shares more than doubled in 2025, surging from around $3 to $9 after securing a $2.26 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan and a 5% federal equity stake for its Thacker Pass project. General Motors also invested $330 million for a 9.4% stake. LAC remains pre-revenue, posting a $13 million Q2 loss, and analysts’ average price target sits well below current levels.
4 October 2025
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Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. Stake Rumor – EV Boom, Lithium Prices & 2025 Outlook

US Government Takes 5% Stake in Lithium Americas – LAC Stock Soars

The U.S. Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in its Thacker Pass lithium mine joint venture with GM, Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed. Lithium Americas shares jumped nearly 90% on initial reports of the deal. The DOE stake coincides with talks to renegotiate a $2.26 billion government loan for the Nevada project. Thacker Pass could boost U.S. lithium output by 40,000 tonnes per year.
1 October 2025
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Race to Drive on the Moon: Inside the Battle for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Rover Contract

Race to Drive on the Moon: Inside the Battle for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Rover Contract

NASA’s $4.6 billion Lunar Terrain Vehicle contract has drawn bids from three teams: Lunar Outpost with Lockheed Martin, Intuitive Machines with Boeing, and Venturi Astrolab with Axiom Space. The winning rover will transport Artemis astronauts at the lunar south pole starting with Artemis V in 2029. Prototypes must endure extreme cold, rough terrain, and operate autonomously between missions.
5 September 2025
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Tariffs, Tesla and a Twitter Hack: Top Tech News from July 14–15, 2025

2025’s Best Electric Vehicles: Top Cars, SUVs & Trucks Leading the Charge in the U.S.

U.S. buyers in 2025 can pick from nearly 150 electric vehicle models, with EVs now accounting for about 1 in 10 new car sales. Many 2025 EVs exceed 300 miles of range per charge; the Lucid Air leads with over 400 miles. Tesla’s Supercharger network opens to non-Tesla EVs as major automakers adopt its charging standard. Fast-charging station rollout continues but still lags behind EV adoption.
1 September 2025
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Apple’s $100B Surprise, Space Startup Soars, and Tech Glitches Galore – Tech News Roundup (Aug 6–7, 2025)

Apple’s $100B Surprise, Space Startup Soars, and Tech Glitches Galore – Tech News Roundup (Aug 6–7, 2025)

Apple will invest $100 billion in US manufacturing, expanding Corning’s Kentucky glass production and partnering with Samsung on new chipmaking at its Texas fab. Sony raised its annual profit forecast to ¥1.33 trillion and cut its expected tariff impact, with PlayStation network services driving growth; shares rose 5%.
7 August 2025
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AI vs. Robotics Revolution: How Smart Algorithms and Machines Are Reshaping 2025

AI vs. Robotics Revolution: How Smart Algorithms and Machines Are Reshaping 2025

NASA’s Perseverance rover deployed the Ingenuity helicopter in 2021, marking the first powered flight on another planet. Earlier milestones include Unimate’s 1961 debut at GM, Deep Blue’s 1997 chess victory, and AlphaGo’s 2016 win over Lee Sedol. The EU’s AI Act began applying provisions in 2025, with most deadlines set for 2026.
27 July 2025
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World Court Climate Bombshell, Hydrogen Stalls, and EV Breakthroughs – Climate Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

World Court Climate Bombshell, Hydrogen Stalls, and EV Breakthroughs – Climate Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

The UN’s International Court of Justice on July 23 called climate change an urgent, existential threat and warned wealthy polluters could face compensation claims under international law. The Trump administration moved to overturn the EPA’s endangerment finding, aiming to halt U.S. climate rules. UK renewables hit a record 50.8% of electricity generation in 2024. Republicans advanced an end to federal solar and wind subsidies, threatening $373 billion in clean energy investments.
24 July 2025
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Tech News Roundup – July 8, 2025: iOS 26 Redesign, Prime Day Record Deals, Galaxy Unpacked, and AI’s Global Surge

Tech News Roundup – July 8, 2025: iOS 26 Redesign, Prime Day Record Deals, Galaxy Unpacked, and AI’s Global Surge

Apple reduced transparency in the iOS 26 beta’s Liquid Glass UI to improve readability before the September 2025 release. Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs July 8–11, offering AirPods Pro 2 for $149 in the US and €199 in Spain. Samsung will unveil Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at Galaxy Unpacked on July 9. OpenAI plans to launch ChatGPT-5 this summer, merging multiple models for improved reasoning.
8 July 2025
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Global Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) Developments – June & July 2025

Global Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) Developments – June & July 2025

Waymo applied in June 2025 for a permit to test autonomous cars with safety drivers in New York City, aiming for the city’s first AV pilot. Tesla planned limited robotaxi trials with 10 vehicles, its first public autonomous ride-hailing test. Ford CEO Jim Farley endorsed LiDAR for safer self-driving at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 27.
5 July 2025
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Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Tesla confirmed next-generation EVs on a new platform will enter production in early 2025. Ford revealed a low-cost EV platform led by a 500-person team, starting with a mid-size electric pickup. Toyota plans nine new BEVs for Europe in 2025–2026. Global EV sales are forecast to rise 24% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching 1.6 million units.
30 June 2025
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  • Australia Shares Set to Rise at Open, New Zealand Markets Dip
    May 20, 2026, 7:49 PM EDT. Australian shares are expected to open higher, signaling investor confidence in the region's market outlook. In contrast, New Zealand equities are projected to decline at the open, reflecting differing economic or market responses. Market data sourced from ICE Data Services with reference information provided by FactSet, supported by multiple financial data providers. The divergence underscores the varied regional market trends in Oceania at the start of the trading session.

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SPAC ETF Up as SpaceX Heads for SPCX Ticker

SPAC ETF Up as SpaceX Heads for SPCX Ticker

21 May 2026
The SPAC and New Issue ETF, now trading as SPCK, closed up 0.64% at $22.09 on Wednesday after SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO under the fund’s old ticker. The fund reported $7.14 million in net assets and 41 holdings as of May 19. New listings included a $75 million IPO from Research Alliance III and filings from FutureCorp Space Acquisition 1 and JAB Acquisition I. The SEC proposed easing share issuance rules for public companies.
EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

21 May 2026
EnerSys shares rose in after-hours trading after the company posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.19 per share on $988 million in revenue, both above analyst estimates. The stock closed regular hours down 1.3% at $214.56, then quoted up 5.8% to $227. First-quarter profit guidance also topped forecasts. Management cited strong data center and defense demand, but noted continued weakness in motive-power and transportation.
Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

21 May 2026
Silexion Therapeutics shares surged 97% to $0.5298 on Wednesday with over 325 million shares traded, then fell 9.5% after hours. The move followed news that Israel approved a Phase 2/3 trial of its lead pancreatic cancer drug, SIL204. Silexion reported a Q1 net loss of $2.7 million and $2.4 million in cash. The company plans a 1-for-10 reverse share split by early June.
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