Rare Earth Miner MP Materials Surges on Geopolitical Tensions

A dramatic surge in trading activity has propelled shares of rare earth specialist MP Materials to a fresh 52-week peak. The company is capitalizing on escalating trade friction between the United States and China, which has thrust the critical minerals sector into the investment spotlight.

Investors flocked to MP Materials stock, driving its price to $81.78 by Friday’s close after touching an intraday high of $83.93. The trading volume was staggering, with more than 31.5 million shares changing hands—far exceeding the stock’s average daily volume of approximately 9.8 million.

The momentum was even more pronounced in the options market. Traders acquired 167,164 call options, representing a 155 percent increase over the typical volume. This substantial activity indicates a strong market consensus anticipating further price... Read more...