US government buys a 15% stake in rare earth miner MP Materials Corp. DoD to purchase $400 million of convertible preferred stock, becoming largest shareholder. Partnership aims to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing for national defense and critical industries. MP shares surge 50% on news.

Earnings season kicks off this week with big banks reporting. Tariff impact on inflation to be closely watched. Weak data may push Fed towards dovish stance, while higher inflation could delay rate cuts. Keep an eye on economic reports and earnings releases throughout the week.

Read more at Investing.com: Defense-Backed Magnet Push Could Reprice MP Materials’ Long-Term Valuation