U.S. Stock Market Midday Update: USA Rare Earth rises 51.81% in 10 days, active capital flow attracts market attention

U.S. Stock Market Midday Update USA Rare Earth, up 10.29%, with a 10-day increase of 51.81%, recently has no significant news. Trading is active, with clear capital flows. Considering the sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and the specific reasons need further observation. Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry Critical Metals up 36%. Based on recent key news: On January 12, Critical Metals acquired a comprehensive rare earth element testing laboratory to support faster results for drilling activities in 2026. This move aims to improve operational efficiency and comply with environmental, social, and governance standards, driving the stock price up. Source: Reuters On January 13, comments from former U.S. President Trump reignited interest in the strategic value of Greenland, increasing interest in companies related to key minerals in the region. Critical Metals' Tanbreez rare earth project gained attention, with the stock price rising nearly 12% in pre-market trading. Source: Benzinga On January 15, Critical Metals' stock price rose 32.10%, reaching $17.87 per share. This price change reflects the market's positive response to the company's recent strategic initiatives. Source: Benzinga Pro Demand for rare earths is increasing, and market volatility is intensifying. MP Materials up 9.66%. Based on recent key news: On January 13, William Blair rated MP Materials as "Outperform," driving the stock price up. Analysts are optimistic about its future performance, believing its strategic position in the rare earth metals sector will continue to strengthen. On January 14, the Department of Defense reached an agreement with MP, reducing the risks of growth plans, and analysts raised the target price to $79. This agreement paves the way for future supply agreements, further boosting market confidence. On January 14, analysts generally gave a "Buy" rating, expecting EBITDA to quadruple in the coming years, mainly due to capacity increases and stable government demand. The market is confident in its future performance. Strong demand for rare earths and significant policy support. Rio Tinto up 2.54%. Based on recent news: On January 13, negotiations for a merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore were restarted, which is expected to significantly boost Rio Tinto's copper production and secure its stake in the Chilean Coravassi copper mine. This news drove Rio Tinto's stock price up. On January 13, Morgan Stanley raised Rio Tinto's target price from 6060 pence to 6090 pence, reflecting the market's optimistic expectations for Rio Tinto's future performance. On January 12, copper prices soared to a historic high of over $13,000 per ton, driving mining stocks overall up, with Rio Tinto benefiting significantly. Mining stocks performed strongly overall, with rising copper prices boosting Rio Tinto's stock price Stocks Ranked Among the Top by Market Capitalization in the Industry BHP rose 2.87%. Based on recent key news: On January 13, BHP's stock price increased by 1.5%, mainly benefiting from increased iron ore consumption in China leading to price hikes. Copper prices also rose by 1% due to strong demand. BHP is focusing on enhancing its copper assets. (Reuters) On January 12, BHP did not plan to bid for Glencore, as the businesses are not complementary, especially in trade and coal. The company is more focused on the growth of its copper assets. (Reuters) On January 12, BHP's iron ore bulk carriers unloaded in China, despite pricing disputes. This move indicates that the market demand for iron ore remains strong. (Bloomberg) Strong demand for iron ore and rising copper prices