MP Materials Shares Rise 0.16% as Trading Volume Surges 36.89% to $0.81 Billion Climbs to 78th in Daily Activity Rankings

MP Materials (MP) closed August 21, 2025, with a 0.16% gain, while trading volume surged 36.89% to $0.81 billion, securing the 78th rank in daily trading activity. The stock’s performance remains largely unaffected by external news, as recent reports focus on unrelated tech sector developments.

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