
SOTS 2nd Hour: Delta Flies High, Shark Tank’s Daymond John, Exclusive: MP Materials CEO 7/10/25
Squawk on the Street
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Defense Investments and Economic Implications
This chapter explores a pivotal investment by the Department of Defense in MP Materials, a rare earth miner, which has significantly boosted its stock value. It examines the strategic partnership that enhances the supply chain of rare earth materials amidst challenges from Chinese mercantilism and discusses the importance of offtake agreements. Additionally, the chapter highlights CNBC's ranking of states for business, featuring North Carolina's success and the struggles of Louisiana, Rhode Island, and Alaska.
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