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$SWEAT is the beating heart of the Movement Economy—a groundbreaking token that transforms physical activity into real-world value. Minted through movement, $SWEAT rewards your steps with a crypto asset that you can earn, trade, or grow. The team states that their app has increased their users’ physical activity by an average of 20%, creating a healthier society and reducing burdens on global healthcare systems. With over 20 million holders, SWEAT is eliminating barriers and making Web3 accessible to everyone, one step at a time.

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Sweat Economy ($SWEAT) is trending as the community speculates on its long-term potential, driven by recent token burns and its expanding utility as a multi-chain 'universal gas token.' Many users are actively discussing the crypto's 'move-to-earn' incentives and new ecosystem features, expressing strong optimism for its future growth despite current price levels.

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KENDU is trending significantly, drawing attention with its robust community's relentless building of a multi-faceted, permissionless brand and real-world products, even amid broader market downturns. The community emphasizes "buying the dip" and "hodling" for long-term growth, citing the project's consistent development and strong performance against major cryptos.

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of viral immunotherapies. Its pipeline includes CAN-2409 and CAN-3110. The company was founded by Estuardo Aguilar-Cordova in 2002 and is headquartered in Needham, MA.

Candel Therapeutics Inc

Candel Therapeutics is trending amid reactions to a new public stock offering and a contingent royalty funding agreement, fueling community debate about significant shareholder dilution versus securing critical capital for its lead prostate cancer candidate's potential commercialization and to strengthen its financial runway.

Klarna Group Plc is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider. It operates through an AI-powered payments and commerce network that empowers people to pay smarter, with a mission to be available everywhere, for everything. The company was founded by Gustav Erik Niklas Adalberth, Karl Anders Victor Jacobsson, and Sebastian Marcin Siemiatkowski in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Klarna is trending as its stock experiences a steep decline after reporting a loss and providing a weak forecast, despite revenue growth. This has fueled community debate over the viability of its 'Buy Now, Pay Later' business model, with many questioning its path to profitability and the broader fintech sector's credit risk amidst increasing loan loss provisions.

GRAIL, Inc. operates as a commercial-stage healthcare company, which engages in the development of a technology for early detection of cancer. It utilizes machine learning, software, and automation to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types in earlier stages. The company was founded by Jeffrey T. Huber, William H. Rastetter, Mostafa Ronaghi, and Richard D. Klausner on September 11, 2015 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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GRAIL Inc. is trending due to a steep stock decline after its Galleri cancer test missed a primary statistical endpoint in a UK trial. This has sparked a divided community discussion, with some viewing the sell-off as an overreaction given positive underlying detection data and strong financials, while others emphasize the trial's miss and broader biotech sector risks.

Celsius Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of functional drinks and liquid supplements. It also offers post-workout functional energy drinks and protein bars. The company was founded in April 2004 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

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Celsius Holdings (CELH) is trending due to a significant after-hours surge following strong growth projections from its CEO at the CAGNY conference and positive commentary on Alani Nu integration during PepsiCo's earnings call. This has intensified community speculation of a future Pepsi acquisition, with bulls highlighting robust market share gains while others debate management's transparency and potential implications of Pepsi's increased board presence.

NEAR Protocol is the blockchain for AI. A high-performance, AI-native platform built to power the next generation of decentralized applications and intelligent agents. It provides the infrastructure AI needs to transact, operate, and interact across Web2 and Web3. NEAR combines three core elements: User-Owned AI, which ensures agents act in users’ best interests; Intents and Chain Abstraction, which eliminate blockchain complexity for seamless, goal-driven transactions across chains; and a sharded blockchain architecture that delivers the scalability, speed, and low-cost execution needed for real-world AI and Web3 use. This integrated stack makes NEAR the foundation for building secure, user-owned, AI-native applications at internet scale.

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NEAR is gaining attention following news of institutional interest through potential Grayscale and Bitwise ETF filings, a significant token inflation reduction, and its collaboration with NVIDIA for AI development. The community is actively accumulating, viewing its advanced AI integration and growing 'Intents' cross-chain utility as strong catalysts for a substantial rally.

Transocean Ltd. engages in the provision of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. It also owns and operates offshore drilling fleets such as ultra-deepwater, harsh environment, deepwater, and midwater rigs. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland.

Transocean Ltd

Transocean is trending due to its transformative all-stock merger with Valaris, creating a dominant offshore drilling powerhouse with an expanded fleet and substantial backlog. Community discussion, despite initial earnings reports, is focused on the adjusted positive performance, significant debt reduction efforts, and the strategic advantages of the acquisition in a resurgent energy market, with many anticipating a short squeeze.

Infinite Money Glitch ($IMG) is revolutionizing DeFi on Solana by leveraging the Token2022 program's advanced tax extension capabilities to create a truly innovative reward system for token holders.  At its core, $IMG implements a seamless 5% tax on all transactions - whether buying, selling, or transferring tokens. This tax is automatically collected and distributed to holders in SOL, creating a sustainable passive income stream for the community. 4.5% of the tax gets sent to holders, while .5% gets sent to an Infrastructure wallet to help with development, marketing and general infrastructure.  What sets $IMG apart is its implementation of Solana's Token2022 program, enabling automated and efficient reward distribution without relying on external smart contracts.

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IMG CRYPTO is trending as its dedicated community celebrates its 1-year anniversary, rallying around its unique "infinite money glitch" model that automatically rewards holders with Solana and continues to roll out new features and liquidity pools.

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. engages in the design, development, and commercialization of products for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Its products include Tandem Mobi System and t:slim X2 Insulin Pump. The company was founded by Paul M. DiPerna on January 27, 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc

Tandem Diabetes Care is trending due to a recent earnings miss and a voluntary medical device correction for its t:slim X2 insulin pumps, sparking a polarized community debate between those buying the dip, citing strategic partnerships and new product launches, and bears predicting further declines amidst competitive pressures.

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ETFs to Gain as Japan Pledges to Invest $36B in U.S. Projects

Japan's $36B U.S. investment targets energy, exports and minerals. ETFs like XLE could ride the industrial boost from this landmark pledge.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The initiative, developed by multiple federal agencies, is currently being discussed with allies and partners.</li><li>U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed pricing mechanism could help unlock private investment.</li><li>Helberg said the system is expected to roll out through Pax Silica, a program to secure silicon-based supply chains.</li></ul>Shares of rare earth miners, United States Antimony Corp (UAMY), MP Materials (MP), USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR), The Metals Company (TMC), gained more than 2% each in pre-market trading on Wednesday after reports that the U.S. is developing a critical minerals price floor system aimed at stabilizing markets and reducing reliance on China.The U.S. is advancing a critical minerals price-floor system to strengthen supply chains for resources considered vital to national security, according to a Bloomberg report. The initiative, developed by multiple federal agencies, is being discussed with allies and partners as Washington seeks to protect Western companies from market pressures driven by Chinese supply.<h2 class="st-heading-2">“Very Sophisticated” Framework To Stabilize Markets</h2>U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed pricing mechanism could help unlock private investment, calling it a “very sophisticated” framework designed to stabilize markets.“We have had multiple agencies take a close look at this. They’ve developed a very, very sophisticated price floor system that we are having conversations with our allies and partners about. We’re very excited about it because pricing is the key to unlocking private investment,” Helberg said in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the Defense Tech Leadership Summit.While Helberg noted that the system is expected to roll out through Pax Silica, a U.S.-led global program aimed at securing silicon-based supply chains, details around how prices will be set, implemented, and enforced remain unclear.His remarks follow a recent summit hosted by the U.S. that brought together representatives from 55 countries, where the Trump administration outlined plans to introduce price floors and expand private equity participation. According to reports, the U.S. reached agreements with the European Union, Japan, and Mexico to implement policies like price floors to address supply chain vulnerabilities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stockwits Users React?</h2>Despite the premarket boost, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for all four stocks was in the ‘bearish’ territory.One user tracking <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UAMY">UAMY</a> said the announcement was “great for the sector.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/UAMY_INVESTOR/message/645190051</stembedurl>Another user highlighted <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USAR's</a> key support levels and added that they “like the stock, like the company, and like its future prospects”.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Twills08/message/645194465</stembedurl>Year-to-date, USAR shares have gained nearly 35%, UAMY around 22%, and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP</a> around 4%. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMC">TMC shares</a> are down nearly 8% so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/infq-stock-infleqtion-quantum-strategy-ceo-exclusive/cZR08nmR4Hx">Exclusive: Infleqtion CEO Matthew Kinsella Outlines Post-IPO Playbook — Scale Quantum Sensing Portfolio, Deliver Commercially Viable Quantum Computers By 2028</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Drag-line excavator mines rare earth materials. (Photo by Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images)

US Is Reportedly Weighing Critical Minerals Price Floor – MP, USAR, UAMY, TMC Stocks Gain Pre-Market

The U.S. is working on a critical minerals price-floor system to strengthen supply chains for resources considered vital to national security, according to a Bloomberg report.

Critical Minerals Price Floor? MP, USAR, UAMY, TMC Stocks Gain Pre-Market On Supply Chain Push

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company expects 2026 gold production to range between 2.90 million and 3.25 million ounces, just below the 3.26 million ounces produced in fiscal 2025.</li><li>Management gets board approval for the IPO of NewCo, a subsidiary that would hold its North American gold assets, the company said.</li><li>Fourth-quarter revenue surged 31% to $6 billion, significantly above analysts’ average of $5.16 billion.</li></ul>Barrick Mining Corp. (B) said on Thursday it expects gold and copper production for 2026 to be slightly lower than full-year 2025 levels, on the back of a significant increase in fourth-quarter earnings.The company expects 2026 gold production to range between 2.90 million and 3.25 million ounces, just below the 3.26 million ounces produced in fiscal 2025. That figure marked a 17% year-over-year decline but still met the company’s guidance.Copper output is forecast at 190,000 to 220,000 tonnes for 2026. In 2025, copper production climbed 13% from 2024 to 220,000 tonnes, also in line with the company’s expectations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings</h2>Barrick delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter (Q4) results, with net earnings of $2.41 billion, or $1.43 per share, and adjusted net earnings of $1.75 billion, or $1.04 per share. Analysts on average expected adjusted earnings of $0.87 per share, according to Koyfin data. Revenue surged 31% to $6 billion, significantly above analysts’ average of $5.16 billion. The board also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share.As of Dec. 31, 2025, Barrick reported proven and probable gold reserves of 85 million ounces at an average grade of 0.98 g/t, down from 89 million ounces in 2024.<h2 class="st-heading-2">NewCo IPO Update</h2>Barrick said that management has received approval to move forward with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of NewCo, a subsidiary that would hold its North American gold assets. It stated that the completion is targeted for late 2026.NewCo will include stakes in Nevada Gold Mines, Pueblo Viejo, and the wholly owned Fourmile discovery in Nevada. Barrick first announced the IPO plans in December last year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Despite the upbeat fourth-quarter earnings, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/B">B stock</a> was down over 2% in pre-market trading on Thursday. Peers Newmont Corp. (NEM) and Anglogold Ashanti (AU) were trading nearly 3% lower as spot gold (XAU/USD) prices sank 2.5% to $4,840 an ounce at the time of writing.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits changed to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier, amid ‘high’ message volumes.One user expects the declining gold prices to overshadow the robust earnings.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Guydude1422/message/644075079</stembedurl>Another user raised questions on shareholding related to NewCo’s IPO.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/eyedoc00/message/644071795</stembedurl>Barrick’s shares have gained around 7% so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/jp-morgan-gold-bitcoin-forecast/cZbZewsR4Vm">JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Now Has A Better Long-Term Appeal Relative To Gold – BTC Declines Below $70,000</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Barrick’s Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations – So, What Is Dragging The Stock Down In Premarket Today?

Barrick posted a substantial earnings increase in the fourth quarter but expects gold and copper production for 2026 to be slightly lower than 2025 levels.

Project Vault: ETFs to Gain as Trump Pushes $12B Into Rare Earth Reserve

Trump's $12B Project Vault to stockpile rare earths lifts MP Materials and brings critical minerals and clean energy ETFs into focus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Deutsche Bank cited a ‘more optimistic and bullish outlook’ on the lithium sector.</li><li>On Monday, Scotiabank upgraded Albemarle to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ with a $200 price target.</li><li>The stock is on track to open at its highest levels in over 2 years.</li></ul>Albemarle Corp. (ALB) caught retail investors’ attention after its shares rose 3.2% in premarket trading on Tuesday, following a Deutsche Bank upgrade driven by a “more optimistic and bullish outlook” on the lithium sector.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ALB">ALB stock</a> is on track to open at its highest levels since October 2023.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bullish Street Action</h2>Deutsche Bank raised its rating on the stock to “buy” from “hold” and set a price target of $185, implying about 7% upside from current levels. The brokerage added that the increasing spot lithium prices signal an “influx of investor interest back into the sector.”Albemarle drew fresh attention this week after multiple Wall Street firms lifted their price targets, reflecting a more constructive outlook on the lithium market. Mizuho raised its target to $156 from $132 while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating, citing higher spot lithium prices and tightening inventories. UBS also increased its price target to $205 from $185 and reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating.Adding to the bullish momentum, Scotiabank upgraded Albemarle to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ with a $200 price target. The firm said its more optimistic stance on lithium is driven by expectations of a multi-year supply tightening cycle. Scotiabank believes the market has only completed the first leg of that cycle and raised its long-term lithium price assumptions accordingly.Lithium price was up nearly 5% at CNY159,500 per ton on Tuesday.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours, from ‘bullish, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/ALB_jpg_74cc8e8991.webp" alt="ALB.jpg">One user expects the stock to hit $200.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/DanilaMaster/message/641620475</stembedurl>Another bullish user speculated on ALB’s price based on lithium price cycles.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/LucidTrader1919/message/641619608</stembedurl>Over the past year, the stock has gained nearly 97%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-tvtx-stock-crash-30-in-pre-market-today/cmUX5haR448">Why Did TVTX Stock Crash 30% In Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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ALB Stock Garners Retail Attention As Lithium Bulls Return

Albemarle Corp shares rose 2.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday, following a Deutsche Bank upgrade to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The work will be completed under a full turnkey agreement awarded to 60° North Greenland.</li><li>The pilot plant portion of the facility is expected to be operational by May 2026.&nbsp;</li><li>Tanbreez in Greenland is among the largest known rare-earth deposits worldwide.</li></ul>Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) announced on Wednesday that it has officially greenlit the construction of a multi-purpose storage and pilot-plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland.&nbsp;The project will support the company’s Tanbreez rare-earth and critical metals initiative by providing infrastructure for its Arctic mining operations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Turnkey Contract Secured</h2>The work will be completed under a full turnkey agreement awarded to 60° North Greenland, which will manage the entire process from design through commissioning. The contractor is responsible for architectural and engineering design, regulatory approvals, procurement, transport, and phased handover.The planned building will be divided into three functional zones. The structure is designed to accommodate pilot-plant operations, core handling, storage, and administration while withstanding Arctic snow, wind, and frost conditions.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRML">Critical Metals’ stock</a> traded over 9% higher on Wednesday, after the morning bell. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory while message volume changed to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_07_091018_png_5f2ec6c061.webp" alt="CRML’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:40 a.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="927" height="103"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Project Timeline&nbsp;</h2>The pilot plant portion of the facility is expected to be operational by May 2026. This will include a weather-tight and insulated envelope, a completed load-bearing floor, and full access for equipment installation.&nbsp;<blockquote>“This turnkey contract provides us with a clear, structured pathway to deliver critical pilot-plant infrastructure in a challenging Arctic environment.”-Tony Sage, CEO, Critical Metals</blockquote>The Tanbreez project is significant in light of Trump and his team exploring various ways to acquire Greenland. Tanbreez in Greenland is among the largest known rare-earth deposits in the world and provides direct shipping access to the North Atlantic Ocean. If the U.S. were to acquire Greenland, it would gain access to these resources and put pressure on China, the current leader in rare earths.CRML stock has gained over 76% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-asts-stock-tumble-pre-market-today/cmxzbAQR424">Why Did ASTS Stock Tumble 6% Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Critical Metals, Greenland’s Tanbreez Are Drawing Significant Investor Attention Today –  Why This Multi-Purpose, Pilot-Plant Facility Matters?

The pilot plant will support the company’s Tanbreez rare-earth and critical metals initiative by providing infrastructure for its Arctic mining operations.

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REMX signals a fresh breakout as rare earth stocks regain momentum after consolidation, fueled by geopolitics, AI demand and supply-chain risks.

Rare Earth Metal Stocks Quietly Break Out Again 

The rare earth metals ETF staged a notable breakout last week, led by Albemarle, Sigma Lithium and Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp stocks

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Metals, shipping and rare earth ETFs like SLVP, BWET and SETM led 2025, and SPY has gained 14.8% YTD despite AI, tariff and rate jitters.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>China’s export controls heightened supply risks, pushing rare earths and critical metals into strategic focus.</li><li>U.S. policy support, partnerships, and funding accelerated momentum across the sector.</li><li>Valuations diverged after the rally, with analysts still seeing selective upside despite execution risks.</li></ul>China’s hard line against President Donald Trump’s tariffs proved a blessing in disguise for at least one industry. Rare earth elements (REE) manufacturers and those making other critical metals shot to prominence amid the&nbsp;bilateral bickerings that threatened to derail the supply chain.&nbsp;China accounted for roughly 70% of global rare earth production and more than 85% of processing capacity in 2024, JPMorgan said in a report. As trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalated, Beijing&nbsp;tightened controls on the export of critical metals, stoking fears of supply shortages. These metals are essential for manufacturing high-performance permanent magnets, key components in electric motors, wind turbines, and a wide range of electronic devices.Against this backdrop, the Trump administration shifted its focus to strengthening domestic supply chains for REEs—a group of 17 metals that includes scandium, yttrium, and the 15 lanthanides—to ensure long-term supply security. Highlighting their strategic importance, JPMorgan, citing Oxford Economics, warned that even a partial disruption in REE supplies could shave around one percentage point off U.S. economic growth over two years.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Critical Metal Stocks Take Spotlight</h2>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/REMX">VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)</a>, which had been in a secular downtrend since early 2022, regained momentum amid rising geopolitical tensions over rare earth elements. The ETF bottomed in early April before staging a strong rally.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/REMX_5_YEAR_c_HART_png_c5249a3d5b.webp" alt="REMX 5-YEAR cHART.png">Source: KoyfinThe ETF has generated an 83% return this year, notably outperforming the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> (+16%) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> (+14.4%).&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/REMX_vs_SPY_vs_DIA_png_1354bd76dc.webp" alt="REMX vs SPY vs DIA.png">Source: koyfinThe industry's strong performance reflects the government’s focus. The U.S., which is heavily reliant on China for its REEs, has begun to look elsewhere. It has invested $400 million in MP Materials (MP), the only company to have a REE processing facility in the U.S. The Trump administration has also negotiated partnerships with countries such as Australia and Malaysia. While China dominated production, untapped reserves are found globally.<h4 class="st-heading-4" style="text-align:center;">Global Rare Earth Production &amp; Supply&nbsp;</h4><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_19_at_5_12_17_AM_png_50c1095f36.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-19 at 5.12.17 AM.png">Source: JPMorgan<h2 class="st-heading-2">Top-Performing Critical Metal Stocks</h2>Riding on the wave, some of the rare earth miners have notched up mindboggling gains this year. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMC">Metals Company’s (TMC) stock</a> has jumped over 475% this year.&nbsp; TMC is not a rare earth miner, but is nevertheless engaged in the mining of other critical metals. Canada-based TMC is a deep-sea mining exploration company that mines polymetallic nodules, comprising nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese in the Pacific.In June, Korea Zinc announced a strategic equity investment of $85.2 million in TMC, in exchange for 19.6 million common shares.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMQ">Trilogy Metals (TMQ)</a> follows with a 290% year-to-date gain. Among&nbsp;other standout REE miners are&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NB">NioCorp Developments</a> (NB) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP Materials (MP)</a>.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Critical_mining_stocks_png_3093e33cd7.webp" alt="Critical mining stocks.png">Source: KoyfinMP Materials’ stock received a bullish upgrade from Morgan Stanley earlier this month. Analyst Carlos De Alba also increased the price target for the stock to $71 from $69.50. The analyst attributed the action to permanent magnets, and REEs such as Dysprosium and Terbium remained restricted by China.<blockquote>“We think MP is well positioned to benefit as the US looks to develop a robust ex-China supply chain with MP at the center.”</blockquote>Morgan Stanley’s bullish stance stems from MP Materials’ partnership with the Department of Defense, which materially de-risks the company’s business model. The firm noted that the company plans to begin commercial production of permanent magnets used in critical military platforms and in green energy applications such as electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and humanoids/robotics by the end of 2025. That said, the firm remains wary of execution risk.&nbsp;MP Materials recently announced a joint venture with Saudi mining company Maaden in November that could significantly boost its ability to expand its magnetics business. The JV aims at developing a rare earth refinery in Saudi Arabia.Peer, NioCorp, focuses on developing several critical minerals from the proposed Elk Creek, Nebraska, Project, with a particular focus on three commercial mineral products — Niobium, Scandium, and Titanium — from a single ore body.Recently, H.C. Wainwright raised the price target for NioCorp to $9.40 from $8.25 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, citing the growing popularity of rare earths, the company’s current liquidity position, and its timeline with the U.S. Export-Import Bank,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/niocorp-stock-price-target-raised-to-950-from-825-at-hc-wainwright-93CH-5142253">according</a> to Investing.com.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMQ">Trilogy Metals (TMQ)</a>&nbsp; is an exploration and development company operating in the Ambler mining district located in northwestern Alaska, with a focus on critical metals such as high-grade copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, gold, and silver. Much of the company's gains came in early October, when Trump announced that the government would take a 10% stake in the company by investing $35.6 million to support mining exploration in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Mood Muted</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward&nbsp;TMC was ‘neutral,’ while retailers held a ‘bearish’ view of the other three. While a bullish watcher&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Wolf0vs/message/639665730">said</a> he has never sold a TMC stock since 2023, a few held an outright negative opinion of the stock.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Valuations After Run-up</h2>In terms of trailing price-to-book ratio, MP Material’s valuation is 4.7 times compared to 5.9 times for Triliogy Metals and 4.3 times for NioCorp. TMC trades at a hefty 35.35 ratio.According to Koyfin, the average analyst price target suggests upside potential of 27% for TMC Metal, 52% for MP Materials, 35% for Trilogy Metals and 142% for NioCorp.Considering the current valuation and upside potential, NioCorp appears to be a better bet, followed by MP Materials.The industry is set to make waves yet again in 2026. Morgan Stanley named REEs and critical minerals as one of the key themes for 2026.<blockquote>“Consensus view is that the U.S. govt will continue to provide financial support for REE/CM reshoring efforts.”</blockquote>The firm also flagged other efforts the Trump administration has taken to prop up the critical mineral industry, apart from taking direct equity stakes in some companies. These include implementing a 10-year price floor for MP Materials Neodymium &amp; Praseodymium, REEs crucial for magnets, and materials-specific tariffs.Going forward, Morgan Stanley expects the government support to come in the form of “a more targeted, fiscally contained government framework in which support is delivered through project-level grants/loans and potentially complemented by a Section 232-equivalent mechanism for rare earths and critical minerals.”For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/soft-inflation-ushers-santa-onto-wall-street-will-seasonal-trends-follow/cLeiYWMRErM">Soft Inflation Ushers Santa Onto Wall Street — Will Seasonal Trends Follow?</a>

Samples of rare-earth minerals from Baiyun'ebo or Bayan Obo mining district are on display at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS) on May 17, 2025, in Beijing, China. 

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