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Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Gallium Deals Grow, and Lithium Signals Turn Sharper (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Gallium Deals Grow, and Lithium Signals Turn Sharper (Dec. 20, 2025)

China’s rare-earth magnet exports rose 12% in November to 6,150 metric tons, the second-highest monthly total on record, customs data showed Saturday. Exports to Japan jumped 35%, while shipments to the U.S. fell 11%. New export licenses and Western processing projects are altering the landscape for rare metals stocks. Markets are increasingly treating rare metals as a policy asset class rather than just commodities.
20 December 2025
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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.
18 December 2025
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MP Materials (MP) Stock: Insider Selling, Government Deals and Analyst Upgrades – Latest News & Forecasts as of December 6, 2025

MP Materials (MP) Stock: Insider Selling, Government Deals and Analyst Upgrades – Latest News & Forecasts as of December 6, 2025

MP Materials CEO James Litinsky sold 385,000 shares on December 5, raising about $24.2 million at prices between $62.79 and $63.42. The stock closed at $62.17 that day, down sharply from its October peak near $99. MP announced a joint venture with the U.S. Department of War and Saudi Arabian Mining Company to develop rare earths. The company remains unprofitable with negative margins.
6 December 2025
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MP Materials Stock (NYSE: MP): Morgan Stanley Upgrade, Saudi JV and a 41% Pullback – December 5, 2025 Update

MP Materials Stock (NYSE: MP): Morgan Stanley Upgrade, Saudi JV and a 41% Pullback – December 5, 2025 Update

MP Materials shares traded at $62.90 on December 5, up 1.8% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $71 target. The stock is down 41% from its 2025 peak near $100 but remains up over 270% year-to-date. Analyst targets mostly cluster between $70 and $80, though some models suggest fair value is closer to $46. Trading volume surged following renewed analyst optimism.
5 December 2025
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MP Materials (MP) Stock Today, November 23, 2025: Saudi JV Shock, Hedge Fund Buying, and Insider Selling After a Monster Rally

MP Materials (MP) Stock Today, November 23, 2025: Saudi JV Shock, Hedge Fund Buying, and Insider Selling After a Monster Rally

MP Materials closed at $55.27 on Friday, giving the rare earth producer a $9.8 billion market cap after a volatile year that saw shares surge above $99 before retreating. The stock is down 5.7% since announcing a Saudi joint venture with the U.S. government and Ma’aden. The U.S. Department of Defense is now MP’s largest shareholder. Insiders sold over $27 million in stock last quarter.
23 November 2025
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MP Materials (MP) Stock Today: Goldman Sachs Buy Rating, New Institutional Buying and Rare‑Earth Supply Risks – 19 November 2025

MP Materials (MP) Stock Today: Goldman Sachs Buy Rating, New Institutional Buying and Rare‑Earth Supply Risks – 19 November 2025

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of MP Materials with a Buy rating and $77 price target, sending shares up 2–3% to $58.51. Hedge fund Dorsey Wright & Associates disclosed a new stake as institutional ownership rises. Reports cite heavy rare earth bottlenecks that may constrain MP’s magnet business despite record NdPr output and U.S. backing. The company posted a loss in Q3 2025 but shares remain up 275% year-to-date.
19 November 2025
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USA Rare Earth’s Meteoric Rise: The Pre-Revenue Mining Stock Targeting $30+ amid China Tensions

Rare Earths Today (Nov. 11, 2025): China’s New Licensing Pivot, U.S. Financing Push, and What It Means for USA Rare Earth (USAR) and MP Materials (MP)

China is preparing to fast-track rare-earth exports to the U.S. for civilian use while blocking firms tied to the American military, according to multiple reports. Washington is expanding financing and partnerships to boost domestic rare-earth and critical-mineral production. USA Rare Earth reaffirmed its Oklahoma magnet plant will start commercial production in early 2026. Investors remain focused on execution risks.
11 November 2025
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MP Materials Stock Soars on Pentagon and Apple Breakthroughs – 400% YTD Rally Explained

MP Materials Stock Surges on Rare-Earth Export Truce – Analysts Weigh In

MP Materials closed at $64.29 on Oct. 29, down from a mid-October peak of $100.25 after U.S.–China trade news triggered a sharp pullback. Shares remain up nearly 300–380% year-to-date, fueled by a $400 million U.S. Defense Department investment and a $500 million Apple supply deal. MP remains unprofitable, posting a Q2 loss of $0.13 per share despite 84% revenue growth. Analyst consensus targets average $77.80.
30 October 2025
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Wall Street’s Rollercoaster Ride: Monday’s Speculative Surge and Bubble Warnings

Wall Street’s Rollercoaster Ride: Monday’s Speculative Surge and Bubble Warnings

U.S. stocks surged Monday, with the S&P 500 up 1.56% and the Nasdaq posting its best day since May, led by tech and chip gains after President Trump eased his China rhetoric. Broadcom jumped nearly 10% on an OpenAI deal, while AMD and rare-earth stocks also rallied. Early Tuesday, futures slipped as new U.S./China port fees renewed trade worries. Traders await major bank earnings and Fed Chair Powell’s speech.
14 October 2025
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Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?

Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?

Wall Street futures rose 1–2% early Monday after President Trump softened his stance on China, easing tariff concerns. Gold surged above $4,000/oz to record highs, while chipmakers AMD and Nvidia gained about 4% pre-market. Friday saw the Nasdaq drop 3.6% in its worst session in months. The U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, delaying economic data.
13 October 2025
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Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

U.S. stock futures surged Monday after President Trump eased trade threats against China, with Nasdaq e-minis up 1.8% and tech stocks leading gains. Nvidia rose 3.3% pre-market, Tesla 2.8%. Gold hit records near $4,100/oz as investors sought safety. JPMorgan gained 1.4% after announcing a $1.5 trillion investment plan; MB Materials jumped 10% on China export curbs.
13 October 2025
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MP Materials Stock Soars on Pentagon and Apple Breakthroughs – 400% YTD Rally Explained

MP Materials Stock Soars on Pentagon and Apple Breakthroughs – 400% YTD Rally Explained

MP Materials shares surged nearly 400% year-to-date, closing at $78.34 on Oct. 10, 2025, after major deals with the U.S. Defense Department and Apple. The Pentagon invested $400M for a 15% stake and set a 10-year price floor on NdPr oxide. Q2 2025 revenue rose 84% to $57.4M, with a narrowed EBITDA loss. Analysts rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” as U.S. policy boosts MP amid China export curbs.
13 October 2025
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China’s Rare-Earth Gambit: Tech Stocks Crash, Miner Profits Soar Amid Trade War Escalation

China’s Rare-Earth Gambit: Tech Stocks Crash, Miner Profits Soar Amid Trade War Escalation

China’s Commerce Ministry on Oct. 9 expanded export controls to five more rare-earth metals, now restricting 12 of 17 key elements. The U.S. responded with a vow of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and new software export curbs. Tech stocks fell while rare-earth miners surged. Washington called China’s move “hostile” and said it is assessing the impact.
12 October 2025
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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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Rare Earth Shockwave: China’s Metal Curbs Jolt Tech Industry as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs

Rare Earth Shockwave: China’s Metal Curbs Jolt Tech Industry as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs

China expanded export controls on rare earth metals October 9, adding five elements to a restricted list and imposing new licensing rules on dozens of refining technologies and magnets. Twelve of 17 rare earths now face Chinese export curbs. The move comes weeks before a planned Trump–Xi summit. Foreign firms using Chinese rare earths must seek Beijing’s approval to export products, with a ban on military end-uses.
11 October 2025
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Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

Global Market Bloodbath: Trade War 2.0 Sparks October 2025 Stock Crash

Global stocks plunged October 10 as U.S.-China trade tensions escalated. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.6%, their worst day since April. Tech shares led losses, with AMD and Qualcomm down over 7% after China launched an antitrust probe. Investors rushed to bonds and gold, while oil prices tumbled and volatility surged.
11 October 2025
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MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal and Apple Alliance – Rare Earth Boom or Hype?

Rare Earth Boom: MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal, China Curbs – Hype or Game-Changer?

MP Materials shares have surged nearly 380% year-to-date, trading in the mid-$70s after hitting record highs in August. The U.S. Department of Defense invested $400 million for a 15% stake and signed a 10-year supply deal. MP also secured a $500 million supply agreement with Apple. Despite a Q2 net loss, output and revenue jumped, and China’s new rare-earth export curbs triggered another share spike in October.
10 October 2025
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Washington’s Greenland Rare Earth Gambit: Critical Metals Soars as U.S. Eyes Strategic Stake

Washington’s Greenland Rare Earth Gambit: Critical Metals Soars as U.S. Eyes Strategic Stake

Critical Metals Corp shares jumped over 60% on Oct. 6 after reports the U.S. is in talks to buy an equity stake tied to Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth project. A White House official said no deal is imminent and “nothing is close” with the company. The proposed $50 million grant would give the U.S. about 8% ownership if converted. The Tanbreez deposit is among the world’s largest rare earth resources.
6 October 2025
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