--- title: "U.S. Stock Market Midday Update: MP Materials up 9.84%: ETF funds pouring in, supported by favorable policies" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296642997.md" description: "MP Materials rose 9.84%; USA Rare Earth rose 13.56%, with a transaction volume of USD 290 million; Teck Resources rose 3.60%, with a transaction volume of USD 227 million; Rio Tinto rose 2.91%, with a transaction volume of USD 216 million; BHP rose 3.62%, with a market value of USD 246.2 billion" datetime: "2026-08-21T18:03:12.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296642997.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296642997.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296642997.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. Stock Market Midday Update: MP Materials up 9.84%: ETF funds pouring in, supported by favorable policies **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** MP Materials rose 9.84%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 21, MP Materials saw an influx of funds due to its increased weight in the rare earth and strategic metals ETF, driving up its stock price. According to data from Benzinga, MP Materials accounts for 6.27% of the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF and 3.19% of the Sprott Critical Materials ETF, with ETF fund flows exerting additional buying pressure on its stock price. 2. On August 21, analyst Jeff Siegel pointed out that while MP Materials faces commodity price fluctuations and execution challenges, its strategic positioning and lower-risk portfolio make it attractive for long-term investment. This analysis was published in HKMoneyClub, highlighting the company's success in building its business. 3. On August 20, the U.S. government continued to increase investments in the domestic battery supply chain, which may provide long-term support for key mineral companies like MP Materials. According to Benzinga, this policy trend could impact investment opportunities in the critical minerals sector in the coming years. Support for the rare earth industry has strengthened, with significant fund inflows. **Top Stocks by Industry Trading Volume** USA Rare Earth rose 13.56%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 20, USA Rare Earth announced a significant stock buyback plan, intending to repurchase $100 million worth of stock. This news boosted market confidence and drove up its stock price. 2. On August 21, although USA Rare Earth’s price trends were assessed as weak in the short, medium, and long term, its stock price has risen 43.78% year-to-date, indicating investor confidence in its long-term potential. 3. On August 21, USA Rare Earth rose 1.29% in after-hours trading, reflecting optimistic market expectations for its future performance. Demand in the rare earth industry is growing, and market attention is increasing. Teck Resources rose 3.60%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 20, analysts maintained a hold rating on Teck Resources, despite other stocks being viewed more favorably in the market. Analysts believe Teck Resources is underperforming compared to five other stocks, leading to a lack of investor confidence and stock price volatility. 2. On August 21, market attention on Teck Resources increased, and although it was not listed as a top recommended stock, its trading volume significantly expanded, indicating a reassessment of its potential value by the market. Commodity market volatility is affecting resource stock performance. Rio Tinto rose 2.91%, with active trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 21, Bole Technology received over 100 million yuan in joint investment from Rio Tinto Group and others. This move demonstrates Rio Tinto's strategic layout in the Chinese market, enhancing market confidence in its future growth and driving up its stock price. 2. On August 19, Rio Tinto reported a 47% increase in profits for the first half of the year. This strong financial performance boosted investor confidence, further driving up the stock price. 3. On August 19, Rio Tinto's CFO stated that the company would maintain a high level of discipline in mergers and acquisitions while considering regulatory restrictions. This cautious strategy was seen by the market as a signal of prudent management, supporting the rise in stock price. The mining industry has performed strongly recently, with significant capital inflows. **Stocks ranked at the top of the industry by market capitalization** BHP rose 3.62%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 19, BHP announced a 9% increase in annual profits, which boosted market confidence and drove up the stock price. 2. On August 20, Deutsche Bank analysts reiterated their hold rating on BHP and set a new price target, further supporting the rise in stock price. 3. On August 21, BHP released its latest financial report, showing strong performance in its core business, particularly in the copper, iron ore, and coal sectors, which enhanced investor optimism. The basic materials industry has performed strongly recently, with significant capital inflows ### Related Stocks - [MP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MP.US.md) - [USAR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/USAR.US.md) - [TECK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TECK.US.md) - [RIO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RIO.US.md) - [BHP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BHP.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [This ETF Is the Most Important in the Market. You Probably Haven’t Heard of It.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296026151.md) - [Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF declares CAD 0.0583 dividend](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296378937.md) - [TD Asset Management Inc. 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