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    Apple’s $500M Bet Just Sent Rare Earth Stocks Through the Roof - 10/10

    Ian Cooper
    Friday, October 10, 20257 min read
    Apple’s $500M Bet Just Sent Rare Earth Stocks Through the Roof - 10/10

    80% of the world’s rare earth supply.  However, as we’ve learned the hard way, that has to change. After all, without rare earths, the world can’t produce the millions of electric vehicles government leaders want on the roads. 

    “China has tightened export controls on rare earths and related technologies while barring its citizens from participating in unauthorized mining overseas, adding fresh strains to a sector central to its geopolitical leverage,” as noted by CNBC.

    In short, Beijing is flexing its dominance in a market where it holds near-monopoly power. That’s created panic in global supply chains — and opportunity for investors positioned in U.S.-linked rare earth companies.

    Company: MP stock raced from about $25 to a current price of $73.88. From here, “American innovation drives everything we do at Apple, and we’re proud to deepen our investment in the U.S. economy,” said “Rare earth materials are essential for making advanced technology, and this partnership will help strengthen the supply of these vital materials here in the United States.”

    Plus, analysts at $64 from $55 with a buy rating. As noted by Investing.com,