MP Materials stock news
On September 30, 2026, MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) shares rose 5.8% to close near $48.06, rebounding from a multi--week retreat driven by geopolitical negotiations between the U.S. and China. The rebound was supported by macroeconomic relief following cooler--than--expected inflation metrics and renewed focus on the company's operational execution in downstream magnet manufacturing. Following qualification sample deliveries of neodymium--iron--boron (NdFeB) magnets to General Motors, MP Materials is preparing for initial commercial magnet shipments from its Texas manufacturing facilities. Concurrently, investors are monitoring international trade policy dynamics, as China's temporary suspension of rare earth export controls is slated to expire on January 10, 2027.