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USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps as U.S. backs $1.6 billion CHIPS-linked funding plan

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps as U.S. backs $1.6 billion CHIPS-linked funding plan

USA Rare Earth shares surged 17% to $28.94 after announcing a non-binding deal with the U.S. Commerce Department for $277 million in federal funding, a $1.3 billion loan, and a $1.5 billion PIPE. The funding would support a Texas rare earth mine and an Oklahoma magnet plant. A $1.5 billion private placement is set to close January 28. The deal faces hurdles before final agreements are reached.
26 January 2026
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Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals Corp shares fell 9.5% to $18.66 by mid-morning after a volatile start, despite rare-earth stocks initially rising on news of U.S. support for USA Rare Earth’s $1.6 billion financing package. Traders are seeking details on Critical Metals’ Greenland project timeline and funding. USA Rare Earth jumped 15% after announcing federal backing and a $1.5 billion PIPE deal.
26 January 2026
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NioCorp stock jumps premarket as Trump administration rare-earth deal lifts U.S. critical minerals names

NioCorp stock jumps premarket as Trump administration rare-earth deal lifts U.S. critical minerals names

NioCorp shares rose 5.6% to $7.70 in early Monday trading after news of a $1.6 billion federal funding package for USA Rare Earth lifted the sector. The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded NioCorp up to $10 million for its Elk Creek project. The company reported $307 million in cash at year-end and plans to file its quarterly report by Feb. 16. Investors remain alert to dilution risk after a new equity agreement filing.
26 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 38% to $34.20 in premarket trading after reports the Trump administration will take a 10% stake in the company as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity deal. The funding, tied to the CHIPS Act, aims to support a U.S. rare earths mine and magnet plant. An official announcement is expected Monday. Investors await details on financing terms and possible share dilution.
26 January 2026
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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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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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US economic calendar today: Intel slides, Wall Street futures dip ahead of PMI and Michigan sentiment

US economic calendar today: Intel slides, Wall Street futures dip ahead of PMI and Michigan sentiment

U.S. stock futures slipped early Friday after Intel shares plunged 13.6% on a weak outlook. At 5:57 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were down 0.23%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 0.35%, and Dow E-minis dropped 0.24%. Investors await key PMI data and the Michigan sentiment index later this morning. Intuitive Surgical rose 3.7% premarket after beating earnings estimates.
23 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 20% after Fluor, WSP win roles on Texas Round Top study

USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 20% after Fluor, WSP win roles on Texas Round Top study

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 19% to $23.00 after naming Fluor and WSP Global as partners for a definitive feasibility study at its Round Top rare earth project in Texas. The company also announced plans for a rare earth metal and alloy plant in France earlier in the week. Investors are watching for signs these steps could accelerate project timelines and unlock financing.
22 January 2026
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Gold price wobbles near $4,850 after Trump cools tariff talk as Fed inflation gauge hits 2.8%

Gold price wobbles near $4,850 after Trump cools tariff talk as Fed inflation gauge hits 2.8%

Spot gold hovered near $4,850 an ounce Thursday, recovering after dipping from Wednesday’s record $4,887.82. U.S. PCE inflation rose 0.2% in November, up 2.8% year-over-year, as released after a government shutdown delay. Trump’s retreat from Greenland tariff threats eased demand for safe-haven assets. SPDR Gold Shares ETF rose 0.4% to $445.2 in late-morning trading.
22 January 2026
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Heating oil price today: ULSD futures slip after Arctic-blast rally as traders await U.S. inventories

Heating oil price today: ULSD futures slip after Arctic-blast rally as traders await U.S. inventories

NYMEX February ULSD futures fell 6.0 cents, or 2.5%, to $2.3703 a gallon by 7:03 a.m. EST Thursday, after a sharp weather-driven rally the previous day. The U.S. EIA’s weekly petroleum report is delayed until noon and 2 p.m. due to the holiday. Cold weather is forecast to hit the Northeast and Gulf Coast, with refineries monitoring operations. Crude and gasoline futures also slipped, while natural gas prices rose.
22 January 2026
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 rebound after Greenland tariff scare as Trump rules out force

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 rebound after Greenland tariff scare as Trump rules out force

U.S. stocks rebounded Wednesday after President Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, easing market fears sparked by tariff threats. The Dow rose 0.91%, the S&P 500 gained 1%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.16% in late morning trading. The CBOE Volatility Index dropped to 17.59. Netflix shares fell nearly 4% after executives defended an $83 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets.
21 January 2026
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Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

The Dow Jones rose about 0.6% Wednesday, recovering nearly 297 points after President Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. Tuesday saw the index plunge 870 points following new U.S. tariffs on European goods. Merck and UnitedHealth led early gains, while IBM and 3M dragged on the previous session. Investors await jobless claims data Thursday and the Fed meeting next week.
21 January 2026
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Nvidia stock (NVDA) ticks up after Tuesday hit as Congress export vote and China trip loom

Nvidia stock (NVDA) ticks up after Tuesday hit as Congress export vote and China trip loom

Nvidia shares rose 0.6% to $179.17 in early Wednesday trading after a 4.4% drop the previous day. A U.S. House panel will review a bill that could let Congress block export licenses for advanced AI chips. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans a late January visit to China as policy risks over chip exports intensify. Investors are watching for updates ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings.
21 January 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Steady After Trump Tariff Shock as S&P 500 Eyes Davos, Fed Case

US Stock Market Today: Futures Steady After Trump Tariff Shock as S&P 500 Eyes Davos, Fed Case

S&P 500 futures rose 0.13% premarket after Wall Street’s steepest drop in three months, triggered by Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell sharply Tuesday, with the VIX closing at its highest since November. Gold hit a record $4,887.82 an ounce. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Trump’s bid to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook at 10 a.m. ET.
21 January 2026
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  • BASF Valuation Mixed as Share Price Momentum Clashes with Fair Value Models
    May 23, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT. BASF (XTRA:BAS) shares have retreated 3.4% in the last month but climbed 5.7% over three months, trading at €51.67. Market narratives differ on BASF's valuation. The popular view suggests BASF is about 6.5% overvalued with a fair value estimate of €48.50, reflecting cautious optimism on revenue recovery and profitability. Conversely, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model estimates BASF's intrinsic value at €110.25, indicating a 53% undervaluation. Investors face conflicting signals amid risks like weak European margins and possible IPO delays in agricultural units. The divergence raises questions on which valuation metric better captures BASF's future earnings potential.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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