MP Materials (MP) News Today

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) shares have been on the rise, reaching fresh 52-week highs amid renewed geopolitical concerns over China’s rare-earth export restrictions and a flurry of bullish trading activity. Strength in the rare-earth sector—buoyed by U.S. tariff threats and government-backed supply-chain initiatives—has driven investor interest, while heavy call-option volume signals continued optimism. Below is a breakdown of recent news driving MP’s share performance:

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. President Trump threatened “massive” new tariffs on Chinese imports after Beijing tightened rare-earth export rules, sending stocks like MP Materials sharply higher. These 3 stocks are skyrocketing after Trump’s latest tariff threat to China
• Positive Sentiment: Rare-earth names jumped on news Trump said China holds the world “captive” over these critical metals and threatened countermeasures. Rare earth stocks jump after Trump says China holding world 'captive' over the metals, threatens countermeasures
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options activity—167,164 call options traded, a 155% surge above average—underscores bullish sentiment among traders. MP Materials Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:MP)
• Positive Sentiment: Shares hit a new 52-week high as momentum builds in rare-earth and mining sectors. MP Materials (NYSE:MP) Sets New 52-Week High - Still a Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: MP Materials gained approximately 135% after securing U.S. government backing for key Department of Defense and Apple supply-chain deals. MP Gains 135% Post Securing U.S. Govt. Backing: Buy, Hold or Sell?
• Neutral Sentiment: Highlighted as one of the top five mining stocks to watch in MarketBeat’s October 10 screener alongside IREN, USA Rare Earth and others. Best Mining Stocks To Watch Now - October 10th
• Neutral Sentiment: Featured among today’s biggest movers in “These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today” lists alongside blue-chips and other high-beta names. These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Delta, PepsiCo, Tesla, Ferrari, Costco, Oklo, MP Materials, and More
• Negative Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets assigned a “market perform” (hold) rating with a $76 price target, implying roughly 3.3% downside from current levels. MP Materials (NYSE:MP) Raised to Hold at BMO Capital Markets
• Negative Sentiment: Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (D−)” rating on the stock, reflecting continued caution from this agency. MP Materials (NYSE:MP) Receives "Sell (D-)" Rating from Weiss Ratings