US Moves to Boost Critical Minerals Security With New Equity Stakes
The US government plans to take more equity stakes in critical minerals companies to reduce reliance on China and strengthen national security supply chains.
The US government plans to take more equity stakes in critical minerals companies to reduce reliance on China and strengthen national security supply chains.
BMO Capital upgrades MP Materials to Outperform, citing strategic importance and an appealing valuation despite lower rare earth prices.
Goldman Sachs upgrades MP Materials to Buy with a $77 target, while Canaccord raises Lithium Americas to Hold. Analysts cite stronger market outlooks and strategic advantages.
China is creating a new rare earth licensing system to simplify exports, but full removal of restrictions remains uncertain, industry insiders say.
MP Materials posts wider Q3 2025 loss after stopping China sales to meet U.S. government requirements. Company expects profit return in Q4 with Pentagon agreements.
Boeing stock falls after Trump-Xi meeting fails to produce aircraft purchase agreement. Deutsche Bank downgrades to "hold" citing cash flow concerns and legacy burdens constraining recovery.