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MP Materials shares rose after announcing a joint venture with Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden to build a rare-earths processing and magnet manufacturing hub, positioning the US producer in a key critical-minerals investment program.

Prominent investors are selling their positions in AI-related stocks, sparking concerns about a potential bubble burst.

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on MP Materials with a Buy rating and $77 price target, while assigning a Sell rating to Ramaco Resources with a $17 price target.

The recent selloff in SMR stock may be overdone due to the dilutive effect of the equity raise, which has reduced the value of existing shares, but not the company's overall value.

Rolls-Royce has upgraded its full-year profit forecast by 26%, expecting an operating profit of £3.1bn to £3.2bn, significantly higher than previous estimates.

USA Rare Earth stock rose 1.2% after receiving UK approval for its acquisition of Less Common Metals, a UK-based rare earth metals manufacturer.

USA Rare Earth's stock is rising after receiving U.K.

Carl Icahn has taken a 15% stake in Monro, making him the largest shareholder, following a regulatory filing.

SM Energy and Civitas Resources announced a $12.8 billion merger, creating a large independent U.S.

Asian shares and oil prices declined despite Trump's positive remarks about his meeting with Xi, suggesting investor skepticism.

World shares are mixed, while crude prices surge $2 after US President Trump imposes sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil.

Beyond Meat shares have surged for a third consecutive day due to increased interest from meme traders.