--- title: "U.S. stock night market volatility: BHP fell 3.01% in night trading, can tight steelmaking coal supply and rising copper demand reverse market sentiment?" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286522837.md" description: "BHP fell 3.01% in the night session; MP Materials fell 1.58% in the night session, with a transaction volume of USD 2.05 million; USA Rare Earth fell 1.33% in the night session, with a transaction volume of USD 1.68 million; Rio Tinto fell 2.60% in the night session, with a transaction volume of USD 901,300" datetime: "2026-05-15T07:12:02.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286522837.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286522837.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286522837.md) --- # U.S. stock night market volatility: BHP fell 3.01% in night trading, can tight steelmaking coal supply and rising copper demand reverse market sentiment? **U.S. Stock Night Market Movements** BHP fell 3.01% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 14, Australia's coking coal mine production struggled to maintain recovery, affecting the tight metallurgical coal market and supporting BHP's stock price. According to Jinshi Data, activities at the Goonyella Riverside and Centurion projects in Queensland have declined, and supply disruptions are impacting market tension. 2. On May 15, Morgan Stanley raised BHP's target stock price by 17% to AUD 67.50 per share, boosting market confidence. 3. On May 13, BHP's copper production accounted for 51% of the group's EBITDA, with rising demand in the copper market supporting the stock price. BHP plans to accelerate copper opportunities, emphasizing a strong balance sheet to support growth. Rising copper demand has led to market tension and increased risks. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** MP Materials fell 1.58% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 14, MP Materials' stock price dropped by 6.79% due to market concerns about its long-term trends. Although the 20-day moving average is above the 50-day moving average in the short term, the death cross in March (where the 50-day moving average is below the 200-day moving average) may lead to unstable rebounds. Source: Benzinga 2. On May 12, MP Materials announced its Q1 2026 performance, with praseodymium-neodymium oxide production reaching 917 metric tons, a year-on-year increase of 63%. The company's Q1 revenue was USD 91 million, with losses narrowing to USD 8 million. Source: Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network 3. On May 12, analysts pointed out that rare earth oxides will become a key constraint for non-China rare earth magnet production in the next five years, and MP Materials is well-positioned to support other markets. Source: MarketBeat. The volatility in the rare earth market has increased, necessitating attention to price changes. USA Rare Earth fell 1.33% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 12, USA Rare Earth received a USD 14.2 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to accelerate the development of the Round Top Mountain heavy rare earth project. This move is expected to create approximately 260 new jobs and bring over USD 1.4 billion in capital investment, driving up the stock price. 2. On May 13, USA Rare Earth announced its Q1 2026 financial performance, with revenue of USD 5.7 million and an adjusted loss per share of USD 0.12, exceeding market expectations, positively impacting the stock price. 3. On May 15, analysts maintained a buy rating with a target price of USD 30, reflecting market confidence in the company's long-term strategic positioning, despite limited short-term profitability. The tight supply and demand for rare earths has intensified market volatility Rio Tinto fell 2.60% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 4. On May 12, Rio Tinto signed a cooperation agreement on steel decarbonization with Beijing University of Science and Technology to promote the research and industrial application of low-carbon ironmaking solutions. This move may impact Rio Tinto's long-term development strategy, and the stock price fluctuations reflect the market's concern over its environmental commitments. (People Finance) 5. On May 13, Rio Tinto communicated with the China Iron and Steel Association regarding the development trends of the Chinese steel industry and green low-carbon exploration, which may affect Rio Tinto's strategic layout in the Chinese market, and the stock price fluctuations reflect the market's expectations for its cooperation prospects. (People Finance) 6. On May 14, Rio Tinto appointed Trudy Charles as Chief Legal Officer, emphasizing the company's improvement in governance and corporate affairs capabilities, and the stock price fluctuations reflect the market's reaction to its management changes. 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