Why Shares in MP Materials Slumped This Week

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) stock declined by 10.7% in the week to Friday morning, as sentiment toward the rare-earth sector shifted through the week. Here's what's impacting investor thinking this week. A rare week for rare-earth stocks The week began with a bang over USA Rare Earth's agreement with the U.S. government, which will result in $277 million in Federal Funding and a $1.3 billion loan under the CHIPS Act. In addition, USA Rare Earth agreed $1.5 billion in private investment. It's an exciting develo ...