MP Materials is trading 4.13% up at $49.21 amid broad risk-on sentiment.
- The stock has recovered from the September 18 decline.
- S&P 500 futures are up 0.65%, Nasdaq futures 1.10%, and Dow futures 0.62%.
- Investors are monitoring reports that China Rare Earth Group is discussing an acquisition of Shenghe Resources, which owns approximately 3% of MP Materials; no new company-specific announcement was identified for September 21, 2026.