The Latest Breaking News from MP Materials

MP Materials aims to build a U.S. rare earths and magnets supply chain that can eventually compete with China.

As of Aug. 8, 2025, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Donald Trump administration has been making significant investments in U.S. companies, a move not commonly seen outside of major crises or wartime. This includes taking stakes in companies and embracing state intervention in industries deemed crucial for national security.

MP Materials is in a red-hot industry right now. A couple deals have further amplified this stock’s momentum recently, but can it continue?

USA Rare Earth commissions its Oklahoma magnet plant on schedule, unlocking initial revenue.

In the epic investing comeback saga of 2025, the surprise twist that no one predicted was a group of three erstwhile SPAC favorites—SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN), and MP Materials (NYSE:MP)—not only bouncing back from the brink but also outrunning the titanic Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Yes, that Nvidia.

MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) stock has exploded 531% from its 52-week low, with the real ignition coming in the past two months.

As the weekend wraps up, there’s no shortage of intriguing stories surrounding Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). From acquisition speculations to legal disputes, the tech giant has been at the center of numerous headlines. Here’s a quick recap of the top five stories that made waves over the weekend.

MP Materials is leading gains in rare-earth minerals stocks after announcing huge deals. With rare-earths in the spotlight, these three names are surging too.